Phoenix 1997 Transit Election

What is the Phoenix transit system like today?

What is this "2% figure" everyone keeps talking about?
"Does the bus run half-empty or does it run half-full?" By Mary Jo Pitzl and Alexa Haussler, The Arizona Republic, 5 August 1997, page A1. Some routes run very full during rush hour, but others lack such high levels of ridership.
"Buses packed at rush hour" Letter, Dave Muller, The Arizona Republic, 4 August 1997, page B4. QUOTE: "Before any of you write about empty buses, please try riding them at rush hour first."
"Notoriously bad service asks for taxpayers' help" By Mary Jo Pitzl and Alexa Haussler, The Arizona Republic, 27 July, 1997.
"Valley's transit system a curious mix that leaves room for improvement" by Diane Jacobs, Arizona Republic, 19 June 1997, Page 4EV.

Valley Transportation Yesterday and Tomorrow