Soon, Phoenix should go from one of the worst transit systems to one of the best. Approval of a 0.4 percent increase in the city sales tax gives Phoenix a dedicated funding source for transit. More important, it will ensure that Phoenix stays on the list for federal money to subsidize local rail systems. It will provide the impetus for other communities to begin planning their systems to link up with Phoenix. This election was a referendum on investing in a light-rail system.
Today is an exciting day for Phoenix.
The people spoke, and the Valley's future is brighter because of it.