Voting outcomes of local tax ballot measures with a substantial rail transit component : case study of effects of transportation packages.

Author(s)
Werbel, R.A. & Haas, P.J.
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Abstract

This research explores the effect of transportation package characteristics, both qualitative and quantitative, on the outcome of tax ballot measures with a substantial rail transit component. Seventeen recent ballot measures, each occurring in 1995 or later, in 12 communities are examined with information generated through on-site and telephone interviews and written documentation. Key findings suggest that (a) failed campaigns may successfully be repeated with appropriate adjustments; (b) multimodal packages tend to be more readily approved by voters; (c) providing perceived geographic equity is both important and challenging, with one feasible approach involving decentralized planning; (d) involving influential representatives from the business community, environmental groups, and the political community in the planning process is important in building an effective supporting coalition, although developing a package acceptable to all these groups can be difficult, and (e) voters appear to be more sensitive to the tax expiration date than to the sales tax rate.

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C 28439 (In: C 28437 S [electronic version only]) /10 / ITRD E821225
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In: Transit : planning and development, management and performance, marketing and fare policy, Transportation Research Record TRR 1799, p. 10-17, 7 ref.

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