When state and federal funding feels uncertain, is nonexistent, or is insufficient to cover future demands, many communities take their transportation futures to the ballot box. In the last decade, hundreds of local initiatives have gone before voters. While some won big and some flopped, there is a clear trend of success, with a majority of transportation-related measures winning support. This trend shows that well‑crafted measures can generate real revenue for mobility improvements. In this interactive workshop, dig into the strategies behind winning campaigns, including how to craft ballot measures that engage diverse stakeholders and secure public trust. Through case studies from around the country, we’ll unpack critical success factors, lessons learned from real elections and the creative tactics that have helped communities turn a strategy into a success. Come ready to share and leave with actionable ideas for your own local initiatives.

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Mike Schneider, Managing Partner, InfraStrategies, Irvine, CA

Jessica Grennan, Director, Center for Transportation Excellence (CFTE), Washington, DC

Denny Zane, Director of Policy and Strategy, MoveLA, Los Angels, CA

Scott Wilkinson, Chief Executive Officer, AlphaVu, Washington, DC

Amanda Vandegrift, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Finance and Administration, WeGo Public Transit, Nashville, TN

Sharmila Mukherjee, AICP, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategic Planning and Development Officer, CapMetro, Austin, TX

Lonny Stern, MPA, Movability Texas, Austin, TX

Topics: Funding, Federal Funding, Transit.