What happened: Atlanta voters May 24 approved a ballot measure renewing a 0.4 percent sales tax to be used for road and bridge improvements. The sales tax will generate an estimated $350 million over the next five years, including $18 million dedicated to bridge repairs.
The measure passed with 68 percent approval.
Why it matters: A 2021 report found at least $3 billion is needed for infrastructure investments over the next 20 years.
What’s next: Voters have approved 84 percent of over 2,600 state and local transportation investment ballot measures since 2010. ARTBA-TIAC will continue to track these proposals and will provide regular updates on the website, transportationinvestment.org.