Voters, frustrated by traffic congestion, have approved various initiatives and referendums during the past two years relating to transportation. In 2004, of 55 ballot measures in 21 states asking voters to initiate, extend or increase taxes to fund transportation improvements, 46 were approved.1 Of 31 ballot measures to launch or expand bus and rail lines in 11 states, 23 were approved, at a price of $40 billion.2 Fewer measures were on the ballot in 2005. These are described below.