$100-billion Bay Area plan will not go before voters on Election Day, with backers concerned that changing economics could lead to defeat.

Maine residents will vote in November on a $105-million bond intended to shore up a state transportation budget depleted by rising project costs.

Rising costs will force the Maine Dept. of Transportation to cut multiple road and bridge projects from its $393-million work plan for 2019.

Thanks to voters who have raised taxes on themselves to fund transportation projects, California can expect to benefit from a robust capital program in the years to come.