In Episode 16 of the Infrastructure Technology Podcast, Brandon Lewis, Jessica Parks and Noah Kolenda take a deep dive into Mass Transit's newly launched transit ballot measure tracker, which is tracking public transit-related ballot measures across the U.S. during the 2026 election cycle.
The discussion focuses on several of the most significant measures being considered around the country, including major funding proposals in the San Francisco Bay Area, Charleston County, S.C., and Pima County, Ariz. The hosts examine how these measures could affect transit service, infrastructure investments and long-term financial stability for agencies and discuss how transit ballot measures historically enjoy strong success rates at the ballot box.
What You'll Learn
How Mass Transit’s new ballot measure tracker maps more than 20 transit-related votes nationwide, including funding initiatives, tax renewals and governance changes
Why securing transit funding is the dominant issue in the 2026 election cycle—and what’s at stake for agencies facing rising costs
What makes the proposed Bay Area regional transit measure one of the most significant votes to watch
Why public transit ballot measures consistently succeed—and how agencies adjust and retry when measures fail
