The RTA will seek voter approval of Proposition 419, which asks voters to consider a half-cent sales tax to fund the 20-year regional transportation plan (RTA Next/Proposition 418). Both initiatives must pass for the plan to be implemented.

The RTA will seek voter approval of Proposition 418, which asks voters to consider a new regional transportation plan (RTA Next). Accompanying Proposition 419 asks voters for funding. Both ballot items must be approved for the regional transportation plan to be implemented over the next 20 years, with initial projects starting during the first year of the plan. The new plan would go into effect on April 1, 2026.

The City of Addison held a special election to consider withdrawal from the Dallas Area Rapid Transit System (DART). Proposition A (Keep DART) passed with 70.01% voting yes, 29.99% voting no.

The City of Highland Park held a special election to consider withdrawal from the Dallas Area Rapid Transit System (DART). Proposition A (Keep DART) failed, with 30.31% voting yes, 69.69% voting no.

The City of University Park held a special election to consider withdrawal from the Dallas Area Rapid Transit System (DART). Proposition A (Keep DART) passed, with 53.65% voting yes, 46.35% voting no.

Holland and Holland Charter Township voters decided to renew, restore, and increase the existing operating millage for Macatawa Area Express (MAX) Transit in the City of Holland and Holland Charter Township. The 0.6 mill levy for five years (2027–2031) combines three elements: renewal of the current 0.3854 mills expiring December 31, 2026; restoration of 0.0146 mills lost to Headlee Amendment rollbacks; and a new 0.2 mill increase.

Licking County voters decided to approve a 0.15% sales and use tax for 10 years to provide additional general revenues for the Licking County Transit Authority, preserve and improve transit services, and ensure long-term service availability. The tax is estimated to generate between $3.5 million and $6 million annually (the total and annual revenues reflect the midpoint of that estimate)

Stark County voters will decide not to approve a 10-year renewal and increase of the Stark Area Regional Transit Authority’s (SARTA) sales and use tax, raising the rate from 0.25% to 0.35% to fund the transit authority’s operations and service restoration. The increase would have generate an estimated $27,000,000 annually, up from the current $19,000,000.

Athens voters decided to pass a 0.2% increase to the City of Athens municipal income tax, raising the rate from 1.95% to 2.15%, effective January 1, 2027, with no sunset to fund general municipal operations including the Transportation Assistance Fund at the city’s discretion. The Mayor of the City of Athens also pledged to restore Saturday bus service if the measure passed.

Belmont County voters decided to pass a renewal of a property tax levy to fund Eastern Ohio Regional Transit Authority (EORTA) bus operations serving Bellaire, Bridgeport, Brookside, Shadyside, and Yorkville in Belmont County, Ohio.

Kanawha County voters decided to continue and redistribute the existing Public Safety Levy, decreasing the Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority’s share from 43.5% to 39%, set to go into effect in 2028 for five years.

Benwood voters approved the renewal of a 2.5 mills property tax levy to fund the Ohio Valley Regional Transportation Authority’s operating, capital, equipment, and facilities costs for the 2026 and 2027 fiscal years.

Cabell County voters decided to pass a proposal to authorize additional levies for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2027 through July 1, 2031 (five years) for multiple county services, including $1,605,122 annually to the Tri-State Transit Authority

Huntington voters decided to pass a proposal to authorize additional levies for the years beginning July 1, 2027 through July 1, 2031 for the purpose of providing sufficient local funding to the Tri-State Transit Authority to continue bus service to the City of Huntington.

Athens-Clarke County voters decided to pass the renewal of a 1% Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) that would provide $70 million for transportation over 5 years to fund Athens Transit operations, bus replacement, new transfer station, service expansion, and bus stop improvements.

Oregon voters decided against upholding five provisions of Oregon House Bill 3991, which included a temporary doubling of statewide transit payroll tax from 0.1% to 0.2% for two years through January 1, 2028, and would have generated a total estimated $304 million for public transit agencies statewide through the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund. The bill would have also increased the gas tax and vehicle registration and title fees with no sunset date.

Jackson County voters decided to pass Ballot Measure 15-240, which will renew an existing property tax levy to maintain Rouge Valley Transportation countywide bus service. The tax levy continues an existing 13 cents per $1,000 on the assessed value of a house until it automatically expires in 5 years under Oregon law.

Sonoma and Marin County voters will decided to pass the SMART Initiative—a citizen-led extension of Measure Q, a quarter-cent retail transactions and use tax that funds the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) system, for 30 years beyond its current 2029 sunset. The measure will generate approximately $51 million annually to support operations, maintenance, and expansion.

Wexford County voters will decide whether to renew and restore the current countywide transportation millage of 0.60 mills for 5 additional years, from 2028 to 2033, to fund the Cadillac Wexford Transit Authority, or WexExpress.

Pere Marquette Charter Township voters will decide on Resolution #2026-6, which would renew up to 0.4 mill—or 40 cents per $1,000 of taxable value—for 8 years (2026 – 2033) to fund public transit services through the Ludington Mass Transit Authority.

Wayne County voters will decide the renewal of .98 countywide property tax millage for a period of 10 years to expand the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) countywide public transit system, including operating, maintaining, improving, and expanding transit services; creating and expanding new fixed routes for bus service connecting local communities; expanding transportation services for seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and the general public to access healthcare, education, and other daily needs. If this new millage is approved and levied, revenue will be distributed to Wayne County, SMART, Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT), and other community and regional transit providers.

Delta County voters will decide whether to approve a new 0.689-mill property tax for the Delta Area Transit Authority (DATA) for eight years to fund expanded countywide transit service, including earlier morning hours, Friday evening and all-day Saturday service, and coverage of seven townships currently without access. The millage is estimated to generate approximately $1,100,000 annually for a period of 8 years (2026-2033).

Manistee County voters will decide whether to renew and increase the property tax millage for Manistee County Transportation Dial-a-Ride—combining a 0.5-mill renewal with a 0.25-mill increase for a total of 0.75 mill for six years (2027-2032) to expand service hours and improve ride availability.

Kalamazoo County voters will decide whether to renew and slightly increase the countywide transportation millage from 0.3124 mills to 0.36 mills for 7 years (2027–2033) to fund on-demand public transit services through the Kalamazoo County Transportation Authority’s Metro Connect program.

Marquette County voters will decide whether to renew the current countywide transportation millage of 0.60 mills for 6 additional years (2027–2032) to fund public transit services through the Marquette County Transit Authority, known as Marq-Tran.

Spokane County voters will decide on Proposition 1, or the renewal the existing 0.2% sales and use tax that funds Spokane Transit Authority services for 20 additional years (2029–2048), maintaining current service levels and supporting the Connect 2035 strategic plan, including the Division Street bus rapid transit line.

Charleston County voters will decide whether to approve a new half-cent sales tax — replacing the current 2004 transportation sales tax set to expire in 2027 — for 25 years to fund roadway infrastructure, public transit, and land preservation, projected to generate $4,250,000,000 over the life of the measure, with approximately 20% directed to public transit.

Tempe voters will decide whether to approve a new permanent 0.5% sales tax to fund transportation, public safety, and early childhood care and preschool programs, estimated to generate $50,000,000 annually. If approved, 0.1% of the tax would support transit, bicycle, and pedestrian improvements, including a potential extension of the Tempe streetcar to Mesa.