Millennials skip the polls, transit measures defeated

Urbanful, a publication of Smart Growth America, partly blames low voter turnout among Millennials for the defeat of light rail lines in Florida and Texas on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, on Smart Growth America's website, the headline is "Voters strongly support smart growth measures on election day 2014." This article uses a broad definition of smart growth: A number of statewide ballot measures passed, SGA reports, many having to do with purchasing and protection of open space. This article provides details of some local initiatives as well.