CALIFORNIA

Baldwin Park - Measure BP - $6 million / year - November 8

Measure BP is a proposed sales tax increase of three-quarters of a cent (75 cents on every $100 spent) that will fund general city services for the City of Baldwin Park. These services include keeping public parks and facilities safe and clean, and street maintenance, both of which improve biking conditions. The measure would generate an estimated $6 million annually and cost the average resident $7 per month. Approval would place Baldwin Park’s sales tax at par with most other cities in LA County, and all revenues generated are required to stay in Baldwin Park. The measure needs a simple majority of votes to pass. 

State-wide - Proposition 30 - $3 - 4.5 billion / year - November 8

If passed, Proposition 30 would create an additional 1.75% wealth tax on personal income above $2 million, with 80% of revenues going to electric vehicle subsidies and infrastructure, including electric bicycles. The remaining 20% would fund wildfire prevention. This measure represents a significant opportunity for California’s electric bicycle rebate program to expand to meet the needs of riders across the state, and to build out needed protected bicycle lanes, residential storage capacity, and other infrastructure. This fund is expected to generate $3-4.5 billion dollars each year. 

COLORADO

Boulder - Countywide Transportation Sales Tax - $8.07 million / year - November 8

If approved by residents, this measure will renew the existing 0.1% transportation sales and use tax that funds multimodal transportation needs and mobility access programs, beginning in July 2024 and lasting for 15 years. Funds will be dedicated to regional trails, commuter bikeways, bike/ped facilities, repairing road shoulders, intersection safety, accessibility-oriented transit services, and more. This will leverage an estimated $260M in regional, state, and federal funding, for cumulative funding of $390M over 15 years. At least 15% ($59 million over 15 years) is dedicated to regional trails and commuter bikeways. This measure would renew the existing sales tax of 1 cent on a $10 purchase, and will not raise taxes. 

FLORIDA

Orange County - Transportation Sales Tax Referendum - $600 million / year - November 8

If passed, the measure would raise county sales tax from 6.5% to 7.5% (an increase of 1 cent per dollar spent) starting in January 2023. Revenue will fund transportation needs targeted at reducing congested roadways, including mass transit and bicycle and pedestrian improvements, directed by a 2022 community survey. All investments aimed at getting residents out of cars will result in safer conditions for bicycle riders. Orange County currently has one of the lowest transportation spending levels per capita, despite significant anticipated population growth this decade. Essential food items, prescription drugs, and utilities will be exempt from the sales tax. 

Indian River County - Environmental Land Bond Referendum - $3.3 million / year - November 8

If approved, this bond measure would generate funds to acquire and permanently preserve environmentally significant lands, including protecting natural areas and public access improvements. This likely includes preserving land for outdoor recreation, including current and future bikeways. The average homeowner would pay an additional $43 annually if the measure is adopted. An environmental land bond was last approved in Indian River County in 2004. 

Alachua County - Wild Spaces Public Places and Infrastructure Tax - $25 million / year - November 8

If approved, this measure will combine a renewal of the Wild Spaces and Public Places half-cent sales tax - which has been in effect since 2016 - with a new half-cent infrastructure tax. In the past seven years, the Wild Spaces Public Places tax has been spent on a variety of park and recreational infrastructure, including boardwalk reconstruction, park paths for walking and riding, and other park facility improvements, many of which allow for more pleasant and connected biking. 36% of total funds go to the City of Gainesville. 

ILLINOIS 

Cook County Forest Preserve Funding - $ TBD - November 8

If approved, the measure will increase funding for the Cook County Forest Preserves, which include 150 miles of paved trails and 200 miles of unpaved trails open to bicycle riders in the 70,000 acres of land across the county. Anticipated revenue can fund trails, recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, as well deferred maintenance on public lands and acquisition of new lands. This all means an expanded and improved biking experience. The proposed property tax increase of 0.025% would represent an average $20 annual property tax increase for the vast majority of homeowners. 

MASSACHUSETTS 

Westborough - Community Preservation Act - $335,000 / year - November 8

This ballot measure would fund outdoor recreation and various open space projects, meaning more and better-maintained green spaces for riding! If passed, the 0.5% surcharge would not apply to the first $100,000 in residential or commercial property value, and low-income homeowners would be exempted. It will also unlock annual distributions from a statewide CPA Trust Fund.

Worcester - Community Preservation Act - $3.6 million / year - November 8

This ballot measure would fund outdoor recreation and various open space projects, meaning more and better-maintained green spaces for riding! The measure will also fund community housing and historic preservation. Worcester is the second-largest city in New England that has not adopted CPA. If passed, the 1.5% surcharge would not apply to the first $100,000 in residential or commercial property value, and low-income homeowners would be exempted. It will also unlock annual distributions from a statewide CPA Trust Fund, at an approximate 30-40% match. 

Natick - Community Preservation Act - $1.1 million / year - November 8

This ballot measure would fund outdoor recreation and various open space projects, meaning more and better-maintained green spaces for riding! The measure will also fund community housing and historic preservation. If passed, the 1% surcharge would not apply to the first $100,000 in residential or commercial property value, and low-income homeowners would be exempted. The average residential property would pay an annual surcharge of $67 towards CPA funds and would begin in July 2023. Approval by voters will also unlock annual distributions from a statewide CPA Trust Fund, at an approximate 30-40% match. 

Burlington - Community Preservation Act - $1.7 million / year  - November 8

This ballot measure would fund outdoor recreation and various open space projects, meaning more and better-maintained green spaces for riding! The measure will also fund community housing and historic preservation. If passed, the 1.5% surcharge would not apply to the first $100,000 in residential or commercial property value, and low-income homeowners would be exempted. Approval by voters will also unlock annual distributions from a statewide CPA Trust Fund, at an approximate 30-40% match. 

NORTH CAROLINA

New Hanover County - Transportation Sales Tax - $14 million / year - November 8

If approved, this quarter cent sales tax (1 penny on every $4 spent) will fund public transportation improvements across New Hanover County, including adding new bicycle and pedestrian paths. Of the total funds, over a third - $56 million over 10 years - will go to bike and pedestrian paths, a massive win for the city of Wilmington and the county as a whole. An initial list of proposed bicycle infrastructure projects is available online. Most of the remaining dollars will fund Wave Transit, a critical factor in taking drivers off the road and making for safer riding conditions. Essential food items, fuel, and prescription drugs will be exempt from the sales tax. If approved, the new sales tax would go into effect in 2023. 

Raleigh - Parks and Greenways Bond - $275 million (not sure about annual breakdown) - November 8

If approved, this $275 million bond would fund 20 proposed projects, the majority focusing on improvements to trails, connectors, greenways, and other multi-use paths. Over a dozen parks would receive improvements as well. Recreational and commuter bike networks stand to benefit greatly from these funds. The measure would cost the median-value homeowner an additional $103 annually. 

OREGON

Salem - Infrastructure Bond - $18.5 million / year - November 8

Voters have the chance to approve a 10-year, $300 million city infrastructure bond. Of the $300 million proposal, $157 million will be spent on street and sidewalk improvements, with a focus on safe bicycle routes and safer pedestrian crossings. A separate $28 million will be spent on parks, including expanding the trail network and facilities for trail and park users and bicyclists. If approved by voters, the bond will not increase taxes. 

UTAH

Salt Lake City - Public Lands Bond - $4 million / year - November 8

If approved, this 20-year $80 million bond would be dedicated to providing recreational opportunities and protecting natural areas for the residents of Salt Lake City. Many of the anticipated projects feature bike infrastructure, including Jordan River biking trails, Folsom Trail completion, pump tracks, and various other trails and pathways accessible to riders. The bond would cost the average homeowner $60 annually. In 2021, 70% of residents polled supported a potential ballot measure, even knowing the anticipated cost to taxpayers. 

WASHINGTON STATE

City of Mercer Island - Parks Maintenance & Operations Property Levy Renewal - $1,630,000 / annually - November 8

The proposed levy renews an existing levy with a 1% increase; revenues will fund park maintenance and operations and various small capital projects, likely including trail construction and renovation for bikers. The median homeowner will pay $19/month if the proposition passes, a slight increase from 2022 levels. Qualifying seniors, disabled veterans, and others with disabilities are exempt. According to the 2020 PROS Plan Survey, 99% of respondents feel public parks and recreation opportunities are essential to the quality of life on Mercer Island. If the levy passes, the current levy will end one year early and the new one will take effect in January 2023 and last for 15 years. 

California

Martinez, CA - Measure F - $630,000 annually / $19 million over 30 years - June 7 - PASSED!

Measure F would allows the city to levy a special property tax to acquire and protect the Alhambra Highlands, a 300-acre natural preserve with miles of hiking and biking trails currently slated for residential development by an out-of-state real estate company. The City Council voted unanimously to put this measure on the ballot, and over 11,000 residents signed a petition in support of this preservation fund. The parcel tax will raise over $19 million over the next 30 years, and varies by property type. For example, the flat tax for a single-family residential unit will be $79 annually and includes exemptions for low-income households. This measure required support from two-thirds of voters to pass. 

Marin County, CA - “Measure A - Marin County Parks” - $14 million annually / $126 million over 9 years - June 7 - PASSED!

Measure A is a renewal of Marin’s major funding source for parks, open space, and agricultural land. This measure will fund new bike trail construction and maintenance, signage, and master plans that will include future bike infrastructure, as well as provisions for fiscal transparency and accountability. The quarter cent increase in sales tax will raise approximately $14 million annually for the next 9 years. This measure required support from two-thirds of voters to pass. 

Bolinas, CA - “Measure M - Firehouse Community Park Agency” - $40,000 annually / $160,000 over 4 years - June 7 - PASSED!

Measure M replaces and expands the current parcel tax. This measure is expected to generate $40,000 annually over the next 4 years for the improvement and maintenance at two local parks with gravel bike trails. These parks cover 15 acres in downtown Bolinas and also offer the only public restrooms in the area. The measure raises the parcel tax slightly to $75 annually and needed support from two-thirds of voters to pass. 

Santa Cruz County, CA - “Measure D - Santa Cruz County Greenway Initiative” - "No" Vote succeeded (preserved option for future passenger rail)

Measure D would have allowed voters to amend language in the county’s General Plan regarding use of the 32-mile Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line. Currently, the plan calls for a new multi-use path to be constructed next to the rail bed, also called “rail with trail”. If passed, the measure would have replaced the railbed with the multi-use path which would have required a federal process called “railbanking.” 

Truckee, CA - Measure U - $3 million annually / $30 million over 10 years - June 7 - PASSED!

Measure U expands an existing sales tax that funds the construction and preservation of trails, including protecting the open space surrounding trails and expanding the Truckee River Legacy Trail. These improvements will provide greater connectivity for recreational riders, as well as for commuters and children riding to school. The measure increases the existing ¼-percent sales tax to a ½-percent sales tax starting in October 2024, and is expected to generate an estimated $3 million annually for local trails. This measure required support from two-thirds of voters to pass. 

City of Del Rey Oaks, CA - Measure B - June 7 - "No" Vote succeeded (i.e., path construction is allowed to continue)

Measure B would have limited the construction of all formal bike lanes and recreation trails to a small number of high-traffic roads. It would also have prohibited the city from constructing a bike/pedestrian tunnel under Highway 218, a tunnel which would create greater access to the Frog Pond Wetland Preserve. However, since Measure B was defeated, the tunnel will allow safe off-street passage under the highway for commuters, recreational riders, and students traveling by foot or by bike to a nearby school. Either side needed a simple majority to approve or deny the measure. 

Massachusetts

Lakeville, MA - Community Preservation Act - $200,000 annually - April 4 - PASSED!

This ballot measure funds outdoor recreation and various open space project, meaning more and better-maintained green spaces for riding! It will also unlock annual distributions from a statewide CPA Trust Fund.

Pepperell, MA - Community Preservation Act - $180,000 annually - April 25 - PASSED!

This ballot measure funds outdoor recreation and various open space project, meaning more and better-maintained green spaces for riding! It also unlocks annual distributions from a statewide CPA Trust Fund.

Missouri

Jefferson County, MO - Proposition P - $5,000,000 annually - April 5 - DID NOT PASS

This property tax would have funded a number of transportation projects that seek to improve public safety by offering cyclists and pedestrians alternatives to high-traffic roadways. The measure would also have improved multi-modal transportation options by providing connectivity via bike paths and pedestrian infrastructure.

Ohio

Cleveland Heights, OH - Cedar-Lee Park Initiative - $250,000 - May 3 - DID NOT PASS

A community-led petition landed funding on the ballot to favor a one acre park over commercial development on this vacant lot. Funding this park would have allowed for more space for children and new bikers to ride safely, in a neighborhood that is roughly one mile from the next nearest park.

Avon, OH - Proposed Municipal Income Tax - $1,950,000 annually - May 3 - DID NOT PASS

Ballot question 8 would have allowed the city to purchase vacant land for public use, including parks and trails which would have expanded opportunities for recreational riders. If passed, the initiative would have resulted in a 0.15% increase to the city’s income tax for the next 10 years.

Oregon

Clackamas County - Hoodlands Park District Measure - $580,000 annually - May 17 - DID NOT PASS

The measure would have established and funded the Hoodlands Park District, which would have overseen recreation planning and programming on 20 acres of currently-undeveloped land east of Mt. Hood Village. The petitioners who would have become the park district leaders planned to build a network of bike and pedestrian trails, among other infrastructure for public use. The measure would have enacted a $0.67 increase in property tax on every $1,000 of assessed value.

Pennsylvania

Whitpain Township - Whitpain Township Ballot Question - $640,000 annually - May 17 - PASSED!

This referendum will help to finance key park properties the Township has already purchased, as well as to ensure funding for improvements to various parks and trails across the county. This means safer and more connected bicycle infrastructure for recreation and commuting. The measure's passage will add an estimated $40 increase in a resident's average earned income tax amount.

Texas

City of Fort Worth - Bond Program - $560 million - May 7 - PASSED!

Two-third of this bond, or $370 million, is earmarked for street and pedestrian mobility infrastructure. This includes specific Vision Zero improvements and upgrades to select intersections and routes, and bike facilities. At least $10M will be federally matched funds for bike and pedestrian safety.

City of San Antonio - Proposition C - $1.5 billion - May 7 - PASSED!

Proposition C invests $1.5 billion in the city’s infrastructure, including in streets, parks, housing and public facilities. There are major items for bicycling in the bond, notably $103 million for 21 miles of new greenway trails, $10 million dedicated to the Citywide Bike Program for multi-model improvements and the construction of nine new parks. This is the largest bond in San Antonio’s history and is not projected to raise tax rates.