RCTC's annual budget delivers more than $400 million in programs and projects. Major sources of funds for RCTC include:

Measure A - Riverside County's voter approved half-cent sales tax for transportation

Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) - a fee paid by new development to mitigate new transportation demands caused by growth

In addition, RCTC reviews and approves transportation projects funded with money from the federal Surface Transportation Program (STP), the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality program, and the Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEA) program.

RCTC is also the agency that programs projects for State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funds, including special funds created by the state for programs like bicycle and pedestrian facilities and specialized transit for seniors and persons with disabilities.

In some cases local agencies and non-profits are eligible to apply for these funds on a competitive basis. Evaluation criteria are based on federal or state guidance in conjunction with priorities set by the Commission. See the Call for Projects for information on what is currently available.