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Phoenix: A Case Study in Try, Try, Try Again

Phoenix: A Case Study in Try, Try, Try Again. Moderator: David Schwartz, Friends of Transit Gary Kaasa, Cantelme and Kaasa Peggy Bilsten, Phoenix Councilmember Penny Pfaelzer, Pfaelzer Johns Amen & Dean Jack Tevlin, former Phoenix Deputy City Manager. Transit Elections History.

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Phoenix: A Case Study in Try, Try, Try Again

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  1. Phoenix: A Case Study in Try, Try, Try Again Moderator: David Schwartz, Friends of Transit Gary Kaasa, Cantelme and Kaasa Peggy Bilsten, Phoenix Councilmember Penny Pfaelzer, Pfaelzer Johns Amen & Dean Jack Tevlin, former Phoenix Deputy City Manager

  2. Transit Elections History • 1989: ValTrans - Regional • 1994: Proposition 400 - Regional • 1996: Proposition 400 - Tempe (successful) • 1997: Proposition 1 - Phoenix and Scottsdale • 1998: Question #1 - Chandler • 1998: Qualify of Life Tax - Mesa (successful) • 2000: Proposition 2000 - Phoenix (successful) • 2001: Proposition 402 - Glendale (successful)

  3. ValTrans (regional) – Failed ValTrans (1989) was a 1/2 cent sales tax proposed to generate nearly $100 million for a multi-modal rapid transit system for the entire region. It included light rail and buses.

  4. Proposition 400 (regional) – Failed Proposition 400 (1994) was a regional 1/2 cent sales tax increase that included funding for the Regional Transit Plan.

  5. Proposition 400 (Tempe) – Succeeds Tempe residents (1996) vote to increase local sales tax to fund improved transit services.

  6. Proposition 1 (Phoenix, Scottsdale) – Failed With Tempe’s success, Phoenix and Scottsdale plan local transit referendums (1997). Both failed, with Phoenix losing by only 122 votes.

  7. Transit 2000 (Phoenix) – Succeeds! Transit 2000 passes by a 2 to 1 margin.

  8. Transit 2000 (Phoenix) – Succeeds! Phoenix Transit Plan includes: • Light Rail • Expanded Local Bus Service • Bus Rapid Transit Service • Enhanced Dial-A-Ride Service • Bus Pull-outs, Bike Lanes, and Left-turn Arrows

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