Ballot Measure
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Commentary: Muni Rail Needs to Lift its Bike Ban Before a Funding Measure Goes to a Vote
Not allowing cyclists on the rail system just makes it harder to get a measure passed.
May 1, 2025
At Least Local Transit Initiatives Won Big in Tuesday’s Election
Last Tuesday's election wasn't all bad news for transit.
November 12, 2024
Public Transportation Is On the Ballot Across America
Here are just a few of the races we'll be watching on Tuesday.
November 1, 2024
CA Election: Local Transportation Tax Measures
A look at local transportation tax measures, including a couple of dueling parcel tax measures in Berkeley
October 24, 2024
Eyes on the Prize: The Upcoming Election and Thoughts About How Far We’ve Come
It's important to remember the victories as election day approaches--as well as the enormous cost
October 27, 2022
Local Ballot Measures: Sales Taxes for Transportation Are Tricky
Local sales tax measures are increasingly tapped as a source for highway widenings, and they're getting tricky about it
October 18, 2022
Endorsement: Don’t Forget to Vote Yes on “N”
The de Young and garage management isn't just indifferent to road safety; they seem dedicated to breaking our bones. They need to be shown the door.
October 13, 2022
Oaklanders: Vote Yes on Measure ‘U’
Advocates want Oakland to keep fixing its roads, adding bike lanes and other safety features while they do it
October 4, 2022
United to House L.A. Proponents Rally for Resources to End Homelessness
If passed, "Measure ULA" would enact a new tax on the sale of high value property in L.A. City; tax revenues would be dedicated to projects and programs to end homelessness.
September 8, 2022
City Council Declines to Approve Healthy Streets L.A., Pushing It to 2024 Ballot
Many speakers and most councilmembers favored the alternative "Safe Streets" proposal being shepherded by Council President Nury Martinez
August 25, 2022
