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Sprawling Phoenix transportation plan awaits voter approval

Sprawling Phoenix transportation plan awaits voter approval

March 13, 2015

Phoenix, Arizona’s $31-plus billion transportation plan is dependent upon voters’ appetite for a sales tax increase. As The Republic reports, the city’s sales tax would be raised from .4% to .7%, which, with the help of other funds, would support “a comprehensive transportation vision” with light-rail and bus expansion and street improvements. Detractors are questioning the amount […]

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