Voters Approve $25 Billion in Public Transit Ballot Measures in 2024

Voters across the U.S. voiced their overwhelming support for public transit by approving 19 out of 25 transit ballot measures, Nov. 5, with the results of one measure still outstanding. There has been a total of 46 wins out of 53 measures for public transit in 2024, an 86.7 percent win rate, with the total funding for public transit improvements more than $25 billion in 2024. View APTA’s 2024 election scorecard for the most up-to-date results information.

“Results from this year’s public transportation ballot initiatives show a clear trend: communities across the country are backing public transit,” said APTA President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas. “These measures have become a vital indicator of voters’ commitment to investing in transit, and this year’s response has been overwhelmingly positive. The public’s enthusiasm for investing in transit reflects a clear desire for cleaner, more accessible transportation options in their neighborhoods. The 2024 election has marked a significant step forward for public transportation, as communities continue to invest in a brighter, more sustainable future for everyone.”

“This year, Americans showed they fully support funding for public transit, approving almost 87 percent of initiatives across the country,” said Jessica Grennan, executive director of APTA’s Center for Transportation Excellence. “Now, our communities will have the support they need to invest in their neighborhoods, leaving infrastructure that will be here for our kids and grandkids. The success of these measures shows that voters are committed to improving mobility, increasing access to essential services, and ensuring all residents have the infrastructure needed to thrive and get where they need to go.”

Read more about this year’s victories for public transit.

APTA’s Transit Ballot Initiatives Workshop, Dec. 9-11 in Cincinnati, OH, will explore the messages, strategies, and tactics that make the difference in transit referenda as well as state and local legislative initiatives. Learn more and register here.