TREND: Local tax increases for Transportation.

What state is considering allowing local entities to rise taxes for transportation? Massachusettes

What states do they point to that are already allowing local entities to raise sales taxes for transportation projects? California, Colorado, Ohio

What would the MA bill do? Require a local ballot before raising sales taxes that would be solely dedicated to local transportation projects

What are example local transportation projects?  fix local roads, expand rail service and create more bike paths

Massachusettes S.1474

WWLP 22 | Proposed bill would allow voters to raise local taxes for transportation