Maricopa County Voters Overwhelmingly Support Extending Proposition 400

July 28, 2023



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Quick facts: 

68% of likely voters support extending Prop 400 because… 

  • Maricopa County is the fastest growing county in the countryTo avoid future California gridlock, we need to continue to invest in our infrastructure. 
  • Safe and well-connected transportation and transit systems prevent collisionskeep bicyclists and pedestrians safe, and reduce congestion for emergency response.
  •  55% of likely Maricopa County voters DO NOT trust the legislature on regional transportation and transit issues.
  • Only 37% of likely voters believe that our legislative leaders are focused on the transportation issues that they care most about and are delivering the results they want, need, and deserve.

“The extension of Proposition 400 is an important issue that voters not only care about but are eager to pass.  Our community, our economy, and our quality of life have thrived because of our past investments in a well-functioning transportation system.  We hope that the legislature and the Governor will act quickly to deliver on what the voters clearly want,” David Schwartz, Executive Director of Friends of Transit

“Our region has developed one of the most robust and well-designed transportation systems in the country over the past 40 years. This remarkable progress can be attributed to the unwavering commitment of our residents who have consistently voted to continue to invest in critical highway, street, and transit infrastructure,” said Maria Tyne, Chair of Friends of Transit.

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