Measure M

Passed by more than two-thirds of voters in November 2004, the Traffic Relief Act for Sonoma County (Measure M) continues to deliver multi-modal transportation improvements throughout the county. Measure M provides for a ¼ cent sales tax to be used to maintain local streets, fix potholes, accelerate the widening of Highway 101 for High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, improve local street operations, restore and enhance transit services, support the development of passenger rail service, and build safe bicycle and pedestrian routes. The funds are dedicated towards specific programs and projects specified in the voter approved Expenditure Plan.

Measure M Expenditure Plan

The Expenditure Plan for the Traffic Relief Act identifies funding programs and specific projects to be implemented in order to keep Sonoma County moving. Measure M collects and disburses a ¼ sales tax for the duration of 20 years.

The programs and projects contained in the Traffic Relief Act for Sonoma County are based upon the 2004 Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) developed by SCTA. The 2004 CTP identified goals related to the movement of people and goods through the improvement and maintenance of all modes of transportation. These goals and objectives are reflective of public feedback heard in workshops and outreach events throughout the county. Taken together, these goals and objectives create the strategy through which SCTA can shape our transportation future.

2022 Measure M Strategic Implementation Plan 2020-21 Measure M Annual Report

Program	% of Funding
Highway 101 Projects	40%
Local Road Rehabilitation (LSR)	20%
Local Street Projects (LSP)	20%
Local Bus Transit (LBT)	10%
Passenger Rail (SMART)	5%
Bike/Ped Projects	4%
Administration	1%

Strategic Plans Annual Reports Other Reports

Strategic Plans

2022 Measure M Strategic Implementation Plan

2017 Measure M Strategic Plan

2014 Measure M Strategic Plan

Annual Reports

2020-2021 Annual Report to the Public

2019-2020 Annual Report to the Public

2018-2019 Annual Report to the Public

2017-2018 Annual Report to the Public

2016-2017 Annual Report to the Public

2015-2016 Annual Report to the Public

2014-2015 Annual Report to the Public

2013-2014 Annual Report to the Public

2012-2013 Annual Report to the Public

2011-2012 Annual Report to the Public

2010-2011 Annual Report to the Public

2009-2010 Annual Report to the Public

2007-2008 Annual Report to the Public

2005-2006 Annual Report to the Public

Other Reports

Measure M – 10 Year Summary Report 2004-2015

Measure M Local Streets Rehabilitation (LSR) and Local Bus Transit (LBT) Allocation Estimates

LSR Estimated Allocation for FY20/21

LSR Distribution Ratios for FY20/21

LBT Distribution Ratios for FY20/21

Local Streets Rehabilitation (LSR) Program and Local Bus Transit (LBT) Program

Measure M continues to provide Sonoma County and its nine cities with a reliable fund source for on-going local street maintenance and public transit operational needs through its two apportionment programs. The LSR program provides all nine jurisdictions with increased funding for the maintenance and operations of their existing local streets. The LBT program provides funding to three transit operators, to augment both regular and paratransit bus service.

Highway 101 Program

The Highway 101 program continues to make substantial progress in the delivery of a third lane in each direction from Windsor to the Marin County line. The Petaluma Blvd. South Interchange and Petaluma River Bridge (MSN B-2) project, the Lakeville Highway Separation Structures (MSN C-3) project are under construction.

Design plans to complete the remaining Highway 101 carpool lanes to the Marin County line are 95% complete. SCTA is working with Caltrans to acquire the remaining right-of-way needed to complete the corridor, and is well positioned to take advantage of future funding opportunities.

Local Street Projects (LSP)

Local jurisdictions have used Measure M to help fund various projects identified in the Local Street Projects (LSP) program. In the LSP program, the Hearn Avenue Phase 1 project was completed. Phase 4 of the Airport Project (Airport Boulevard Overcrossing / Highway 101 Interchange) and the Old Redwood Highway Overcrossing / Highway 101 Interchange were completed as was the Arnold Drive / Agua Caliente Road roundabout (Phase 2 of the Arnold Drive Improvements project).

Local Streets Rehabilitation (LSR) Program and Local Bus Transit (LBT) Program

Local Streets Bicycle & Pedestrian SMART Rail Resources for Project Sponsors

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