Summary
DCT is asking voters for a 0.2% sales tax this November to fund big expansion: microtransit in Powell and Orange Township, express commuter routes, seven-day service in Delaware, and same-day demand response countywide.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
A 0.2% countywide sales tax would appear on shoppers' receipts if voters approve it in November.
Riders without cars, workers commuting to Franklin County, seniors, and disabled residents across the county.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Commission - Oct 7, 2026
County Transit wants a 0.2% sales tax to fund seven service expansions over five years — including seven-day service in Delaware and express commuter routes to Columbus. The tax would cost about 2 cents on a $10 purchase and could start collections in January 2027.
City Council - Sep 28, 2026
DCT is asking voters for a 0.2% sales tax this November to fund big expansion: microtransit in Powell and Orange Township, express commuter routes, seven-day service in Delaware, and same-day demand response countywide.
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