Comprehensive Transportation Plan Defeated

Orange County FL voters rejected the Mobility 20/20 Plan, a joint County/City of Orlando proposal to improve roads, provide bike lanes, and establish light rail service via a half-cent sales tax.

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October 12, 2003, 9:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Voters force-fed a stunning defeat to Orange County's political, business and community leaders Tuesday, handily rejecting a transportation tax billed as the region's last, best hope to come to grips with its congested roads.Proponents blamed the loss on Florida's traditional resistance to higher taxes, a poor economy, mistrust of government and public distaste for toll lanes and a rail system."

Thanks to Cindy Matheny

FULL STORY: Voters: No tax for roads

Wednesday, October 8, 2003 in The Orlando Sentinel

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