Here are the infrastructure issues up for a vote this Election Day, from coast to coast We?re not just choosing a president on Tuesday?the future of our cities is also at stake. Hundreds of billions of dollars could be poured into our energy grids, transit systems, and housing markets through the most infrastructure-heavy array of ballot measures in history. Here are some big local initiatives to watch on Election Day.

Washington considers a carbon tax
One of the most contentious energy decisions in the country will be left up to Washington State voters, who will choose to approve I-732, the country?s first-ever carbon tax. What seems like a no-brainer for combatting climate change?taxing carbon-emitting practices, while reducing some other taxes?is actually a bit more complicated. Grist called it the ?most dramatic climate fight of the election.? While it?s not surprising that local energy utilities are against the tax, many environmental groups like the Sierra Club have also chosen not to endorse it. One big reason environmentalists don?t like it is that the tax doesn?t directly raise money for clean energy solutions. Even supporters of the tax agree that I-732 doesn?t go far enough to actually reduce emissions. There?s also the question of whether a carbon tax even works. Currently, polling numbers are currently very, very tight.
Half the country will vote for local transportation funding
There are at least 45 local measures in 25 states that will generate funds f...