Riverside County voters invested in their own communities by approving Measure A in 1988, and again in 2002. The half-cent sales tax measure provides dedicated funding for local streets and roads, invests in major regional transportation improvements, and provides funding for Metrolink and other modes of public transportation. Thanks to Riverside County voters and their commitment to enhance the quality of living across the county, Measure A has raised more than $2.9 billion since 2009 to pay for much-needed transportation improvements and will continue to fund transportation improvements through 2039.

Measure A funds are raised exclusively for transportation investments within Riverside County. Independent audits of expenditures are conducted annually and made available to the public at rctc.org/finance. These audits are completed to make sure local tax dollars are used as intended – for transportation projects that improve travel options in Riverside County. Additionally, no more than 1% of Measure A revenues are used for administrative salaries and benefits.

Riverside County is a self-help county. That means Riverside County cannot fully rely on federal and state governments to help us build transportation infrastructure. With ongoing shortages of state and federal funding to pay for highways, public transportation, and local road projects, the need for dedicated local transportation funding is real.

In 1976, Riverside County leaders and residents recognized the need to invest in the region’s transportation system. Measure A was developed to fund a host of projects across Riverside County and its positive impact has been felt since it was first approved by voters in 1988 and again in 2002. Through Measure A, vital highway, public transportation, and regional connection projects have been completed keeping our communities moving and enhancing quality of life.

Measure A funds are generated locally and administered by the Riverside County Transportation Commission, which is comprised of elected officials from Riverside County’s 28 cities and the Riverside County Board of Supervisors. Funds generated from Measure A go back to the three geographic locations within Riverside County (Western Riverside County, Coachella Valley, and Palo Verde Valley) in proportion to what they contribute.

Each geographic location benefits from Measure A funding based on the community’s needs and decisions made by local leaders. Major regional projects are also funded through Measure A, including several listed on the map below.