COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Transit referendums in Cobb and Gwinnett counties aimed at funding extensive transportation projects over the next 30 years failed to secure enough voter support in the November 5 election.
Gwinnett County Transit SPLOST Referendum
With all votes counted in Gwinnett County, the Transit SPLOST referendum was defeated. The measure, which would have imposed a one percent sales tax to fund 75 transit projects, including micro transit expansion and new transit transfer facilities, received 46.55% support (188,977 votes) but was ultimately rejected by 53.45% of voters (217,007 votes). In total, 405,984 votes were cast.
Cobb County MSPLOST
While Cobb County’s Mobility Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (MSPLOST) hasn’t been fully reported, current results show that the measure is unlikely to pass. Currently, 37.62% (144,237 votes) support the MSPLOST, while 62.38% (239,209 votes) are opposed.
Even if the remaining ballots favor the tax, the numbers are insufficient for the measure to pass. The proposed MSPLOST sought to fund county-specific transit services, including bus rapid transit and microtransit, tailored to address Cobb’s unique mobility needs.
Both measures highlighted a push toward expanding local transit options. Yet, voter reluctance to approve these long-term tax initiatives suggests a challenging path ahead for county-level transit funding in the Atlanta metro area.
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