Texas
2010 Ballot Measures
Austin, TX- Proposition 1
Type: Bond
Summary:
The City of Austin has scheduled a $90 million mobility bond. The proposed projects address city mobility issues, including investments in streets, sidewalks, bike paths, trails and transit infrastructure in all parts of Austin.
Ballot Language:
The issuance of $90,000,000 in tax supported general obligation bonds and notes for constructing and reconstructing roads and streets; constructing, improving and reconstructing sidewalks, bikeways, and other bicycle and pedestrian mobility infrastructure; improving traffic signal synchronization and control systems; acquiring and installing traffic signals; constructing, reconstructing, and improving drainage facilities related to these improvements; funding design and engineering for roads, streets, drainage, traffic signal, sidewalks, bikeways, and other bicycle and pedestrian mobility infrastructure; and acquiring land and interests in land and property necessary to do so; and the levy of tax sufficient to pay for the bonds and notes.
Proponent Info:
Get Austin Moving PAC
Website:
http://www.getaustinmoving.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GetAustinMoving
Opponent Info: N/A
Richland Hills, TX
Type: RTA Participation
Summary:
Voters in Richland Hills will be asked again whether they want to leave the Fort Worth Transportation Authority and spend a half-cent sales tax on other services. On a similar measure in 2004, voters overwhelmingly chose to stay with the "T".
Ballot Language:
Shall the Fort Worth Transportation Authority be continued in the City of Richland Hills?
Proponent Info:
Richland Hills Citizens For Responsible Government
Website: http://crgrichlandhills.com/
Opponent Info:
Moving Richland Hills Forward
Website: http://movingrichlandhillsforward.com/
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