This page provides an overview of major elections related to transportation in the U.S., that occurred on November 3, 2020. Major referenda for transportation for voters to approve and major mayoral and gubernatorial races are detailed. Note: The tables are easier to visualize on desktop/tablet.
Check out whatsontheballot.com for a whole variety of other key local races around the country. For a full accounting of all transportation measures, see CFTE.
1% sales tax would fund $12 b in transit expansion in suburban Atlanta over 30 years, including MARTA extension and BRT. Failed with 49.9% (Biden won 58.4%).
$5 b plan funded through payroll tax, includes Southwest light rail line, BRT along many corridors, road upgrades. Failed with 42.2% (Biden won 79.2% in Multnomah County).
Would redirect 0.125% (1/8¢) sales tax to VIA transit to improve bus service (initial funds for COVID response). Won with 68% (Biden won 58.3% in Bexar County).
0.125% (1/8¢) sales tax to fund Caltrain services and improvements (2/3 majority needed to pass). Won with 69% overall; 74.4% in SF; 70.8% in SM; 66.1% in SC (Biden won 85.3% in SF; 77.9% in SM; 72.7% in SC).
0.1% sales tax increased to 0.15% for 6 years to fund Transportation Benefit District, roughly $39 m/year. Won with 80.4% (Biden won 75.5% in King County).
Would exempt companies like Uber & Lyft from providing drivers benefits by classifying them as “independent contractors.” Would reverse state law AB 5.
Margo: No info.; Carbajal: Improve transit options, pilot free transit; Gallinar: “Invest In Regional Transportation Infrastructure,” improve transit options and bike options; Leeser: No info.
Bry: City should upgrade infra., opposes city’s transit plan, which would “destroy neighborhoods,” opposed reductions in min. parking requirements, against AB5 (see CA Prop. 22 above); Gloria: Plans city Mobility Department, supports bike and bus lanes, plus transit signal priority.
