The Gas Tax Increase thread started to hit on this some, so thought we should put them here to let that topic get back on track.

If we follow the model of OKC with a 1% sales tax increase, that would equate to roughly $630k-650k a month based on the numbers I could find. So roughly $7.5 million a year. Definitely not close to the OKC MAPs rate, but still an amount that would add up if it were a 10-year tax. Not accounting for obvious sales tax revenue growth, where would you like to see the money go to? Let's figure an easy $75 million will be available - how would you divide it up?

Some ideas already suggested...
  • New sidewalks
  • New bike lanes and paths


Other ideas I would toss in...

  • I would suggest a Campus-Downtown looping street car system, jointly funded with OU since sales tax wouldn't be able to cover the full cost.
  • Commuter rail and transit station to work joining with CART and a street car system.
  • Main Street renovation project - total repaving, two way street with protected bike lanes and sidewalks, and enhanced higher density developments. Also implement roundabouts to remove traffic lights as much as possible to encourage free flowing downtown.