Model Policies — Local Policy
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In 2016, DC Water (utility) issued Environmental Impact Bonds (EIB) "to fund green infrastructure (GI) projects to capture and infiltrate runoff ... and thereby improve the health of waterways."
Several years later, DC Water declared the EIB a success, and noted that EIBs had been issues in other...
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Arizona: Phoenix Transit Tax
Transit tax includes funding for new bike lanes and sidewalks in Phoenix. Learn more.
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California: Los Angeles County Park Funding Tax
Los Angeles County Measure A: sales tax referendum for parks includes eligibility for trails. Approved by voters. Learn more from the campaign site and our blog post.
Success Stories

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...
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...