Measure M – Los Angeles County Traffic Improvement Plan

August 2016

Metro’s Transportation Plan • Metro’s Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is Los

Angeles County’s roadmap to improve mobility across the county

• The LRTP is happening through a funding plan that includes previous voter-approved sales tax measures and other local, state and federal funds

• Metro has delivered many improvements so far

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Metro’s Progress in Easing Traffic • Metro provides 450 million rides a year • Two rail lines opened in 2016 • Three additional rail lines in construction • Several highway improvements underway

Positioning LA County for the Future • The region has more unmet critical transportation

needs than there is money to meet them • Los Angeles County is projected to grow by 2.3 million

people in the next 40 years • Metro is planning now for that growth with a proposed

plan to raise money to meet current and future transportation needs

• Additional local revenues generated by the tax provide an opportunity to leverage more state/federal/private dollars to build major projects — and build them faster

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A Collaborative Regional Process • Metro conducted a collaborative process with regional

partners for the past three years to identify major projects for future implementation

• Metro staff has maintained an open dialogue with stakeholders throughout plan development

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Project Sequencing Process • Modeling Process

– Scored and ranked highway and transit projects – Applied Board-approved performance methodology – Considered high-performing existing projects for acceleration

without impacting other projects

• Other Sequencing Factors Considered – Geographic equity – Cash flow availability – Cost of project – Status of environmental process

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Public Input Process

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• 11 public meetings across the county • 1 virtual online public meeting • 14 Telephone Town Halls • 84 meetings attended by Metro staff • 1,600 comments received

– Voice mail comments – Written comments received through: o US mail, e-mail, comment cards and flip charts

at public meetings, website and social media

Public Input

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• General themes from the public: – Accelerate projects, especially rail – Provide more reliable bus service and BRT lines – Increase/don’t increase funding for Local Return – Increase funding for Active Transportation – Increase funding for senior, disabled and student programs – Increase funding for Metrolink – Build in funding for safety, security and technology – Continue part of the tax to keep the system in good

working condition

Public Poll Results

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• After educating poll respondents about the ballot measure, 72 percent would vote for a “no sunset” measure

• Potential benefits that resonate most: – Keep fares affordable for seniors, students and persons with

disabilities – Create jobs – Repair potholes – Earthquake-retrofit bridges – Improve freeway traffic flow

Ballot Measure Overview

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• In June, Metro Board approved placing a “No Sunset” measure on the November ballot

• New ½ cent sales tax starting in July 2017 • Increases to 1-cent in 2039 when current ½ cent

Measure R expires • Continues until voters decide to repeal it

– Through an initiative or Metro-sponsored measure

• Needs two-thirds approval by voters

Elements of the Measure

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• New rail and bus rapid transit projects • New highway projects • Enhanced bus and rail service • Local street, signal, bike/pedestrian improvements • Affordable fares for seniors, students and persons with

disabilities • Maintenance/replacement of aging system • Bike and pedestrian connections to transit facilities

Goals of the Measure

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• Improve freeway traffic flow • Expand rail and enhance bus service • Repave local streets and fix potholes • Keep fares affordable for seniors, students and

persons with disabilities • Embrace technology and innovation • Create jobs and more quality of life • Keep the system in good working condition • Provide accountability and transparency

Accountability Built into the Measure

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• Establishes an independent oversight process to provide an enhanced level of accountability on the use of sales tax revenues – Taxpayers Oversight Committee

• Establishes a comprehensive assessment of the plan every 10 years

• Reviews funding to each city and uses of those revenues

Impacts of the Measure

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• 5 cents on a $10 purchase • $24 per person, per year based on average spending • 465,690 jobs created through Measure M • $79.3 billion in economic output across Southern

California • 40 major highway & transit projects in the first 40

years • Some projects will be complete in later years

Next Steps

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• Metro Public Information Program – July-November • Program Management Plan Presentation – October • Expenditure Plan Guidelines – Late 2016/early 2017 • Long Range Transportation Plan Update – 2017

For complete information about Metro’s Long Range Transportation Plan and Ballot Measure visit: www.metro.net/theplan

Questions?

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