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Background Information

The Sacramento Transportation Authority (STA) was created in 1988 when Sacramento County's electorate approved Measure A. In passing Measure A, the voters imposed a countywide one-half percent sales tax to be levied over a 20-year period (1989-2009). The proceeds of the tax were used to fund a comprehensive program of roadway and transit improvements, including highway, street, and road construction; highway, street, and road maintenance; bus and light rail capital and operations; improved transportation services for elderly and handicapped persons; and transportation-related air quality programs.

"New" Measure A

The Sacramento Transportation Authority placed a measure on the November 2004 ballot to renew the Measure for 30 more years after the original measure expires. Voters overwhelmingly approved the new Measure A, with more than 75 percent of voters in favor of it. The "new" Measure A took effect April 2009.

More on Measure A

July 2010 Measure A Distribution

June 2010 Measure A Distribution

May 2010 Measure A Distribution

April 2010 Measure A Distribution

March 2010 Measure A Distribution

February 2010 Measure A Distribution

January 2010 Measure A Distribution

December 2009 Measure A Distribution

November 2009 Measure A Distribution
October 2009 Measure A Distribution
September 2009 Measure A Distribution
August 2009 Measure A Distribution
July 2009 Measure A Distribution
New Measure A Ordinance (adopted)
Sacramento Countywide Transportation Mitigation Fee Study
Appendix G: Project Descriptions
New Measure A Plan of Finance