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TRANSPORTATION FUNDING

How transportation
improvements get funded.

Transportation improvements draw on different sources. Here is how three of them relate to West County’s work.

01

Countywide transportation sales tax

Measure J

Supports transportation projects and programs. WCCTC helps coordinate West County priorities.

Learn about Measure J
02

Local development, regional improvements

Development mitigation fees

STMP directs development impact fees toward regional circulation and transit improvements.

Understand STMP fees
03

Funding tied to a defined scope

Project grants

Individual plans may receive state or other grant support. The Richmond Parkway plan identifies a Caltrans Sustainable Communities Grant.

See the Richmond Parkway plan
Rail infrastructure and neighborhoods beside the Bay, from WCCTC photography

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Check the source before you plan.

This concept explains funding mechanisms. It does not announce open grants or accept applications. Check WCCTC and CCTA for current opportunities and eligibility.

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HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION

A funding source is
the beginning of the process.

01

Understand the source

Review what Measure J, STMP, or a project grant is intended to support.

02

Check the project

Read the plan or agency material for the improvement you are interested in.

03

Follow the decision

Check meeting records for public discussion and official action.

Follow public funding decisions

CONTINUE EXPLORING

Follow the public discussion

Find meetings connected with transportation investment.

Follow the public discussion