The Association’s Board, after reading this November’s ballot initiative, believes that its provisions for transportation improvements are consistent with the goal of improved rail passenger service and public transit in Arizona. We suggest that our members carefully consider the costs and benefits of the entire initiative.
The measure would create a fund, estimated at about $42 billion, of which over $7 billion would be channeled through ADOT and related agencies. Funds would be available for regional rail between Phoenix and Tucson, commuter rail service within the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas, expanded light rail and bus service, a statewide rural bus route system, and pedestrian and bicycle improvements.
We await full details on the rail component of the plan, and on the phasing of monies to be spent.
