A new 0.75% sales tax that would bring in an estimated $6.5 million annually to be split among Wind River Transportation Authority (WRTA) and other public transit providers, Central Wyoming Regional Airport, and the county’s ambulance service, taking effect January 1, 2027 and subject to resubmission to voters at the 2030 general election. A separate memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the county and participating municipalities outlines the intended split—currently drafted at 15% for public ground transportation—with flexibility to adjust the formula as costs change over time. However, there are ongoing debates on how the funds should be allocated. Additionally, at least 50% of the 7 municipal governments in the county must also give the nod for the new tax to be decided by voters.

Connect the Bay Area regional ballot measure would create a 14-year sales tax (0.5% in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Mateo County, and Santa Clara County and 1% in San Francisco County) to generate about $1 billion annually to prevent major service cuts and improve regional transit systems including Bay Area Rapid Transit, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, Caltrain, and AC Transit.

The “Stronger Muni For All” campaign aims to put a 15 years parcel tax measure on the November ballot that would generate around $160 million annually to fund Muni, with $150 million dedicated to reducing Muni’s budget deficit and $10 million dedicated to service quality improvements. If approved, property owners would be billed based on property type and square footage: single-family properties at $129/year, multifamily at $249/year, and non-residential parcels at $799/year, with additional tax for larger properties. The campaign officially kicked off on March 3, 2026, and has until July 6, 2026 to collect over 10,600 signatures to qualify for the November ballot.

The San Luis Obispo County Transportation Expenditure Plan would place a half-cent sales tax measure on the November 2026 ballot to fund for local transportation projects, including local transit, over 30 years, generating roughly $35 million a year. Next, the measure goes back to San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) board for final approval in June.

The Modern and Efficient Transit Ridership and Operations Initiative, proposed by the Friends of Santa Cruz Metro group, would impose a half-cent countywide sales tax to avoid service cuts and 100 layoffs for Santa Cruz Metro beginning April 1, 2027, with no sunset provision. It’s estimated to generate around $25,000,000 annually to fund Santa Cruz Metro operations, route expansion, and free/reduced fare programs. The campaign is currently working to gather 16,000 signatures before May to qualify for the November ballot.

The “Better Roads. Safe Streets” proposal would extend Measure C, the expiring transportation sales tax, for 30 years and dedicate 25% of the revenue to public transit. Supporters officially  submitted over 32,000 signatures to the Fresno County Elections Office on April 14, 2026.The Clerk’s office has 30 business days to verify the signatures.

The proposed “Safe Streets and Affordable Transit Measure” would impose a half-cent sales tax within the city to fund road maintenance, pedestrian and bicycle safety projects and transit operations with no sunset. Organizers estimate the measure would raise as much as $75 million a year, with 48% designated to Sacramento Regional Transit District bus and light rail operations, frequency improvements, and reduced fares for seniors, veterans, students, and riders with disabilities. The campaign must collect 29,000 valid signatures from registered city voters by mid-June 2026 to be on the November 2026 ballot.

The Spokane Transit Authority is debating when to place the renewal of an existing 0.2% sales tax that funds Spokane Transit Authority operations—including bus service and BRT expansion—to maintain current funding levels without a tax increase. The board decided to wait until at least April 29 to determine how and when to ask voters about the renewal, with the August 2026 primary ballot being the soonest option, and whether or not to include a sunset on the renewal.

A proposed countywide sales tax of up to 0.25% to fund Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) operations and capital needs, including sustaining existing transit services and transitioning the agency’s fleet to zero-emission buses. The measure would also potentially extend or replace the existing Measure Q—a 0.125% sales tax passed in 2014 that currently generates over $13,000,000 annually for transit services for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities, and expires in 2030. No details have been publicly released yet for 2026, but it’s in the works. Revenue figures are estimates based on doubling the existing Measure Q rate of 0.125%, which currently generates over $13,000,000 annually—the proposed measure’s rate, duration, and total revenue figures remain pending an official board decision.

Charleston County is actively working toward placing a half-cent transportation sales tax referendum on the November 2026 ballot. On February 19, 2026, County Council voted to advance a revised working draft estimated to generate $4 million over 25 years, with public transit receiving approximately $800 thousand of that total. Staff presented a second round of public input to County Council in April, and the hard deadline to finalize referendum language is August 2026. No final vote to place the measure on the ballot has been taken yet.

The Front Range Passenger Rail District is working on a ballot initiative potentially for 2026 to increase sales taxes to fund the expanded service and to bring the line south to Pueblo. August 3rd is the last day to file an initiative petition with the Secretary of State for the general election.

The Better Roads For All – SLO County campaign is a citizen-led initiative proposing a $0.5 transportation sales tax that would create a reliable funding source used exclusively for transportation improvements, including improving public transportation services—no specific transit projects or dedicated funding amounts have been publicly announced. The campaign is currently gathering signatures.

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners is considering proposing a one-cent sales tax to fund transportation initiatives, possibly including the Tri-Rail Coastal Link service expansion, that is expected to generate approximately $1 billion over 30 years. The county launched a Countywide Transportation Master Plan process in 2025 to shape the measure’s expenditure plan and voters were likely to consider the sales tax on the November 2026 ballot, but no formal commission vote to place the measure on the ballot has occurred yet.

Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority (TCATA) leadership have publicly discussed placing a renewal of the current 1.25-mill property tax levy that funds Dial-A-Ride service on the November 2026 ballot. The current millage generates about $345,000 per year for Dial-a-Ride and expires in 2027. No vote has been taken to determine when the mileage will officially be on the ballot.