The Herald-Sun reports today on the discussion among transit tax supporters about when might be the best time to get Triangle voters to approve a transit tax. Gov. Perdue signed the local-option tax into law last week and now it’s up to the pols and the supporters to take the next steps. I hope those next steps include a review of data on key issues that are part of the discussion here. For example, the pros and cons of different transportation tools, funding mechanisms, spending priorities, and the economic impact of tax hikes.