The Sacramento Transportation Authority (STA) has partnered with Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS) and local agencies to prepare a comprehensive economic impact report examining the benefits generated by Measure A and other STA-administered transportation programs. The effort will culminate in a white paper and presentation to the STA Governing Board in late 2026.

For more than three decades, Measure A has helped deliver transportation improvements throughout Sacramento County, supporting investments in highways, bridges, transit, local streets, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, safety improvements, and regional mobility projects. These investments have shaped how residents travel, how businesses move goods, and how communities plan for future growth.

While the transportation benefits of many projects are visible every day, the new study will focus on a broader question: What has been the economic impact of Measure A over its life, and how can that value be quantified?

The analysis will examine how Measure A investments contribute to economic activity, support employment, and help attract additional transportation funding to Sacramento County. The study will also evaluate how local transportation revenues have been leveraged to secure state and federal grants, extending the impact of local dollars and accelerating project delivery.

In addition to reviewing completed projects, the study will explore the ongoing benefits generated by Measure A programs. Transportation investments often deliver value long after construction is complete. Improved mobility can strengthen access to jobs, housing, schools, and commercial areas, while ongoing transportation programs help preserve infrastructure, improve safety, and support reliable travel throughout the region. Measure A funds have supported projects and programs ranging from major transit and freeway investments to complete streets, pavement preservation, and safety initiatives.

One important component of the analysis will be measuring how transportation funding supports jobs. In addition to construction-related employment, STA is working with local jurisdictions and partner agencies to better understand how ongoing transportation revenues help sustain staffing, maintenance activities, and transportation programs across Sacramento County. This information will provide a more complete picture of the long-term economic benefits generated by Measure A investments.

The study will also highlight real-world examples through case studies of projects and programs funded with STA resources. By combining quantitative analysis with project examples, the report will help document how transportation investments contribute to economic development, community accessibility, and regional competitiveness. The contract directs EPS to identify key accomplishments, beneficiaries, and representative case studies that illustrate the benefits of STA funding programs.

Ultimately, the goal is to provide elected officials, local agencies, transit providers, community stakeholders, and the public with a clear understanding of the value generated by Measure A and related STA programs. By documenting economic output, jobs supported, leveraged funding, and other measurable outcomes, the study will help tell the broader story of how transportation investments have supported Sacramento County over time and how they continue to contribute to the region's future.

The completed white paper is anticipated for presentation to the STA Governing Board in late 2026.