Model Policies — Ballot Initiative

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Florida Water and Land Conservation Initiative

Florida Water and Land Conservation Initiative; 1/3 of state tax on real estate transfers set aside for conservation measures, including creation of trails. Bill and ballot initiative passed. Read about the ballot initiative and other Florida trail project funding in our blog post. Learn more from...

Published on 12/19/16
Funding Mechanism: Ballot Initiative
Topic Area: Environment/Sustainability, Trails, Taxes
State: Florida
Tags: 2014

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Ohio - Local (Oxford Area) Trails Levy

Oxford, Ohio (location of Miami University) passes tax levy to build 12-mile trail system. Read more about the process of getting this initiative on the ballot. The City of Oxford, Ohio passed a property tax levy on May 8, 2018 to fund the construction of its planned 12-mile multi-use trail...

Published on 03/20/18
Funding Mechanism: Ballot Initiative, Local Policy
Topic Area: Cycling, Economic Development, Environment/Sustainability, Health, Trails, Transportation, Recreation, Walking
Tags: Local option, Property tax

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Pennsylvania Transportation Bill Means Millions for Trails, Walking and Biking

When Pennsylvania passed a comprehensive transportation bill, Act 89, in 2013, it was a big win for walking and biking in the state. The bill allocates funding for all modes of surface transportation—roads, transit, and yes, even walking and biking. Although trails, walking and biking must...

Published on 12/20/16
Funding Mechanism: Bill
Topic Area: Transportation, Transit, Cycling, Walking, Trails, Dedicated Funding, Vehicle Fees, Taxes
Tags: Gas tax, 2013

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