Here's a link to a list of transportation ballot initiatives around the nation....

 

http://www.cfte.org/success/2006BallotMeasures.asp

 

NOTE: the only Ohio ballot initiative is "Issue #7" in Franklin County, which is the COTA Levy.

From the APA (American Planning Association) Advocate:

 

Transit Ballot Measures Continue Popularity with Voters

$43-PLUS BILLION FOR TRANSPORTATION APPROVED BY VOTERS

 

On Election Day 2006, voters approved more than $40 billion in new transportation-related investments. Voters in 13 states approved 23 of 33 transportation ballot measures, including seven statewide initiatives. Last Tuesday's elections continue the growing trends of securing additional transportation funding at the ballot box and strong voter support for these measures. With this year's results, voters have approved more than $100 billion for transportation since 2000.

 

In 2006, voters in states and communities across the nation have authorized more than $43 billion for transportation projects. Approximately 70 percent of transportation measures have been approved.

 

Among the winners on November 7 were

 

A $37.3 billion statewide infrastructure bond in California;

A 30-year, 0.5-cent sales tax renewal in Orange County, California, estimated at $11.86 billion;

A Minnesota constitutional amendment that dedicates vehicle sales taxes and related fees to transportation;

New 0.25-cent sales taxes in Utah and Salt Lake counties in Utah to speed implementation of transit projects;

A new property tax in Seattle for transit, trails, safety, bike/pedestrian, and infrastructure repair projects;

Property tax increases for expanded bus service in Holland and Kalamazoo in Michigan.

p.s: maybe this thread could be merged with this one?  http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php?topic=6079.msg139314#msg139314