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Local Return Program


The Proposition A, Proposition C and Measure R Local Return programs are three one-half cent sales tax measures approved by Los Angeles County voters to finance a countywide transit development program.

By ordinance, Metro (Metro) is responsible for administering the programs and establishing guidelines. The Proposition A tax measure was approved in 1980, the Proposition C tax measure was approved in 1990 and Measure R was approved in 2008. Collection of the taxes began on July 1, 1982, April 1, 1991, and July 1, 2009 respectively, while each year, more than $1 billion is generated in local transportation revenue.

As a condition of voter approval, twenty-five percent (25%) of the Proposition A tax revenues, twenty percent (20%) of the Proposition C tax revenues and fifteen percent (15%) of Measure R tax revenues are earmarked for the Local Return Programs to be used by cities and the County of Los Angeles in developing and/or improving local public transit, paratransit and related transportation infrastructure.

Local Return funds are allocated and distributed monthly to jurisdictions on a "per capita" basis by Metro. Eligible expenditures are outlined in the Metro's Adopted Local Return Program Guidelines.

There are two sets of Guidelines, the Proposition A and Proposition C Local Return 2007 Guidelines and the Measure R Guidelines.

Documents are in Adobe® Acrobat and Microsoft® Excel format. Acrobat Reader plug-in or the Microsoft Excel application is required for viewing.

Downloadables Description
Local Return Guidelines (PDF, 502KB) Administrative Guidelines on the Use of Prop A & C Local Return Funds

To open new forms - Confirm computer is set to run macros

Open Microsoft Excel application; From the menu, select: Tools, Macros, Security, Set it at Medium, Press OK; Close Excel application; Open the file for the Form A, B or C.

Form A Project Description Form
Form B Annual Project Update Form
Form C Annual Expenditure Report Form
   
2003-04 Fund Estimate FY 2003-04 Estimated Allocations by Jurisdiction
2004-05 Fund Estimate FY 2004-05 Estimated Allocations by Jurisdiction
2005-06 Fund Estimate FY 2005-06 Estimated Allocations by Jurisdiction
2006-07 Fund Estimate FY 2006-07 Estimated Allocations by Jurisdiction
 

Note: Fund Estimates are Subject to Change


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