What’s happening: Maine voters will decide Nov. 2 whether to approve a $100 million bond that will be used to leverage $253 million in federal and other funds to build or improve roads, bridges, transit, and other transportation investment. Gov. Janet Mills (D) signed legislation for the referendum in July.
Why it matters: If approved, $85 million would be allocated for construction and repairs of the Interstate 95 and National Highway System (NHS) corridors, and other state routes and bridges. The remaining $15 million would go towards facilities and equipment for transit, railroads, ports and harbors, marine transportation, and other state transportation projects. Since 2015, Maine voters have approved six transportation bond referendums.
What’s next: ARTBA and TIAC will release a comprehensive transportation referendum report recapping the results in Maine after the general election.