Local Return Program
The Proposition A and Proposition C programs are two 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 and the Proposition C tax measure was approved in 1990. Collection of the taxes began on July 1, 1982 and April 1, 1991, respectively, while each year, more than $1 billion is generated in local transportation revenue.
As a condition of voter approval, twenty-five percent of the Proposition A tax revenues and twenty percent of the Proposition C 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.
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