Transportation Funding
The City of Sacramento funds transportation projects
through a Federal, State, and Local fund sources.
Some of the transportation improvement funding
sources are listed below.
Measure A Funds
Measure A Funds account for revenue
generated from a 1/2 cent
local sales tax for transportation improvements. Sales tax is imposed on retailers
selling tangible personal property in California.
Each year the City Council approves an expenditure
plan for these funds, which is submitted to the
Sacramento Transportation Authority for final approval.
Gas Tax Funds
Gas Tax Funds account for the $0.18 per gallon
tax on fuel used to propel a motor vehicle or aircraft.
The State Board of Equalization administers the
tax and the State Controller distributes the revenues
from the tax.
Major Street Construction Fund
The Major Street Construction Fund derives revenues
from a tax imposed by the City in 1978 on all building
valuations for new construction or for alterations,
which add area to existing buildings (disaster
reconstruction is excluded.
Capital Grants Funds
Capital Grants Funds account for various grants
received from the state, the federal
government and other agencies, that are designated
to be used for specific projects or purposes.
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