Seattle Voters Approve 10-Year Transit Measure Renewal

Seattle voters approved the renewal of the Seattle Transit Measure in the November 3, 2026 election, with more than 72% voting in favor, according to King County Elections.

The measure establishes a 0.3% sales tax expected to generate approximately $138 million annually over 10 years. Most of the funding will support expanded bus service, including approximately 275,000 additional bus trips each year — 95,000 more than under the previous measure.

The funding will also support more frequent service during midday, evenings, and weekends, as well as 22,000 free ORCA transit cards for qualifying residents. Additional investments will address bus delays, improve stops and accessibility, support Seattle Streetcar operations, and help advance future Sound Transit projects.

The renewed measure is intended to maintain and expand transit investments as the previous funding package approaches its expiration in 2027.