In a recent election, voters in the San Francisco Bay Area approved two measures designed to assist financially troubled public transit agencies. The Regional Transit Measure will impose a 0.5% sales tax in four counties and a 1% sales tax in San Francisco, expected to raise about $1 billion annually. The measure received significant support, with 62.2% approval overall and 78.6% in San Francisco.
Key facts
- Voters approved two transit measures in the Bay Area.
- The Regional Transit Measure will implement a 0.5% sales tax in four counties.
- A 1% sales tax will be applied in San Francisco.
- The measure is expected to generate approximately $1 billion annually.
- It received 62.2% support across five counties.
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