Lawsuits take aim at voter-approved transit projects worth billions

Even after voters approve major public transit expansions, legal challenges in states like Arizona, Tennessee and Texas are trying to delay or block projects. After Maricopa County voters approved extending a half-cent transportation sales tax last year, the county GOP filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the results, claiming the measure failed to achieve the required 60% supermajority. Despite record voter support for transit funding nationwide, cities must also address zoning reforms to fully realize their investments.

Source: https://azmirror.com/briefs/lawsuits-take-aim-at-voter-approved-transit-projects-worth-billions/