Metro Phoenix Transit/Transportation Developments

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Originally Posted by MiEncanto

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So after that, i'll bet the City tries to run LR from downtown to I-10 using a different path.

I fear that's it for LR and there will be no more expansion. I get the sense they'll instead redirect T2050 funds for SR-30 so that West Phoenix "will finally get the relief from the I-10 they've been asking for for a long time"

The Prop 104 language (which funds T2050) is vague enough that they can do that:

Chapter 14 of the Phoenix City Code shall be amended where applicable to set the portion of the transaction privilege and use tax rate for transportation to seven-tenths of one penny per dollar for a period of 35 years beginning on January 1, 2016.

The funds will support a comprehensive, multi-modal transportation plan that provides Phoenix residents with more transportation choices, including light rail and buses, as well as builds and improves public streets and roadways. To advance transparency, public input, and government accountability, all expenditures under this plan shall be reviewed by a Citizens Transportation Committee.

The revenues raises may be spent for activities including the following:

Expanding light rail and high-capacity transit to serve more Phoenix neighborhoods and employment, education and entertainment centers;
Adding bus service to unserved major arterial streets and increasing bus service frequency on existing routes;
Extending bus and Dial-a-Ride service hours to coincide with light rail service throughout the transit environment;
Improving streets and roadways throughout the City by fixing potholes, resurfacing streets, increasing ADA accessibility, and adding new sidewalks, street lights, bike lanes and bus pullouts;
Building new roads and bridges and upgrading technology for more efficient traffic operations;
Increasing security measures throughout the City's public transit system, including transit vehicles, bus stops, light rail stations and park-and-rides; and
Providing additional transportation services, including shade at all bus stops, wireless internet technology on buses and light rail cars, reloadable transit fare cards, and real-time data for trip planning.

This measure also addresses City payment for utility relocation required by projects in this plan.

A lower tax rate shall be adopted for the sale or use of a single item of tangible personal property on the value in excess of $10,000.00.