Voters get it.
They know that the answer to traffic congestion is not more roads, but more public transit and better city planning. They know that unless we say no to sprawl, our famous Bay Area quality of life will be paved over for good. A similar measure was defeated two years ago largely because transit advocates including Greenbelt Alliance felt it was too car-oriented. This time, a measure that included unprecedented amounts for pedestrian and bicycle safety and focused heavily on express and local buses won widespread support. The victory is significant because this is a transit-only measure, with no road funding, showing that voters are looking to public transit for transportation solutions.