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St. Louis County voters voiced their strong support for mass transit in the St. Louis region, approving a 0.5% sales tax increase to support Metro operations and possible future expansion. The approval of Prop A means that a like sales tax of 0.25% approved by St. Louis City voters will go into effect. The approval of Prop A means that for the first time in Metro history, the transit agency has a substantial, dedicated local funding source. Local funding support is often determinative in federal transit funding decisions. Metro will begin resumption of bus routes eliminated during the most recent round of cutbacks soon.
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