Measure A is the twice voter-approved half-cent sales tax measure that helps deliver transportation improvements for residents across Riverside County.

What is Measure A?

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.

Why Do We Have Measure A?

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.

Where Do Measure A Funds Go and How Are They Spent?

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.

Western Riverside County

2024 Measure A Funding Graphs WRivco

Coachella Valley

2024 Measure A Funding Graphs CV

Palo Verde Valley

2024 Measure A Funding Graphs PV

Western Riverside County

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Coachella Valley

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Palo Verde Valley

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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.

Highway and Regional Measure A Projects

A comprehensive list of Measure A projects is listed below. Several local projects are led by cities and the County of Riverside.

Funding for Transit Services

Measure A provides critical funding for transit operations and maintenance in Riverside County. Since 2009, more than $307 million in Measure A funding has been allocated to transit operators for bus, passenger rail, and specialized transit services across the county.

Transit Service Measure A Funding*
Western Riverside County Public Transit
Specialized Transit Services for Seniors and Disabled Persons $49,855,049
Commuter Rail $87,187,418
Intercity Express Bus $41,970,784
Commuter Services (IE Commuter, VanClub, Park-N-Rides) $34,300,000
Coachella Valley Public Transit
Expanded Services for Seniors and Disabled Persons; Specialized Transportation Services; Bus Replacement
and More Frequent Service
$94,467,425
Total $307,780,676

*Estimated amount disbursed from 2010 through 2023.

Funding by City

In addition to highway and transit projects, funding is provided to improve local streets and roads. Since 2009, more than $827.2 million in Measure A funding has been disbursed to cities and the county for roadway repairs, street projects, and significant regional connections.

City Measure A Local Streets and Roads Funding
Banning $8,848,998
Beaumont $9,067,345
Calimesa $2,674,056
Canyon Lake $2,824,305
Corona $60,938,283
Eastvale $20,361,377
Hemet $26,787,607
Jurupa Valley $29,061,474
Lake Elsinore $20,237,341
Menifee $26,035,713
Moreno Valley $60,390,667
Murrieta $35,795,872
Norco $10,011,029
Perris $26,016,229
Riverside $110,738,124
San Jacinto $13,322,158
Temecula $45,256,872
Wildomar $9,559,230
Unincorporated Riverside County $87,886,916
Western Riverside County Total $605,813,596
Cathedral City $21,862,122
Coachella $9,231,244
Desert Hot Springs $7,226,880
Indian Wells $3,695,394
Indio $27,836,555
La Quinta $7,888,444
Palm Desert $40,425,542
Palm Springs $32,633,323
Rancho Mirage $13,597,619
Unincorporated Riverside County $27,417,883
CVAG $14,673,323
Coachella Valley Area Total $206,488,329
Blythe $11,881,853
Unincorporated Riverside County $3,040,334
Palo Verde Valley Area Total $14,922,187

*Amount reflects total funding disbursed from 2010 through 2023.