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Measure R
Measure R passed in 2008 to fund transportation projects and programs.
What is Measure R?
A two-thirds majority of LA County voters approved the Measure R half-cent sales tax in 2008 to finance new transportation projects and programs, and accelerate those already in the pipeline.
The Measure R Expenditure Plan devotes its funds to seven transportation categories: 35% to new rail and bus rapid transit projects; 3% to Metrolink projects; 2% to Metro Rail system improvement projects; 20% to carpool lanes, highways and other highway related improvements; 5% to rail operations; 20% to bus operations; and 15% for Local Return programs.
The Measure contains an Expenditure Plan that identifies the projects to be funded and additional fund sources that will be used to complete the projects.
Measure R Ordinance (amended July 2021)
Measure R Expenditure Plan (amended July 2021)
Measure R Sales Tax Cash Receipts (as of December 2021)
Measure R Economic Impact Study by the LA Economic Development Corporation
Measure R Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee
In accordance with Section 8 of the ordinance, the Measure R Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee prepares an annual audit report and conducts ongoing monitoring and review of spending.
FY15 Annual Measure R Audit Report
FY14 Annual Measure R Audit Report
FY13 Annual Measure R Audit Report
FY12 Annual Measure R Audit Report
FY11 Annual Measure R Audit Report
FY10 Annual Measure R Audit Report
Contact Us
Name: Monica Del Toro
Email: deltorom@metro.net
Tel: 213.922.7494
Name: Lauren Choi
Email: choil@metro.net
Tel: 213.922.3926