Transportation Expenditure Plan (information about November ballot measure)

James Worthley, Regional Planning Division Chief for the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments will discuss the

Transportation Expenditure Plan -  a 9-year, half-cent sales tax measure for consideration by voters on the November 2016 ballot.

Key elements of the Transportation Expenditure plan include:

1. 50% of revenue would be used for LOCAL projects selected by LOCAL agencies.

2. Provides $33.8 Million for better bike and pedestrian facilities connecting our communities.

3. Provides funds for need-based point-to-point services for seniors, veterans and disabled residents – tripling current capacity.

4. Gives the us the ability to LEVERAGE state and federal funds to local projects.

5. 25% of funds go to regional projects that INCREASE LOCAL JOBS and support economic development.