SacRT, and some supporters of transit, have said that the Measure A transportation sales tax on the November 2022 ballot is 'better than nothing'. STAR is opposed to Measure A, because it will lock in a too-low level of funding for transit for the next 40 years. STAR has believed since it's inception that transit … Continue reading half cent for transit is the goal
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SacRT April Board Retreat presentation
During Action Team discussion of our presentation to SacTA (Sacramento Transportation Authority) at their December 13 meeting, people asked exactly what SacRT wants out of a new Measure B for the 2020 ballot. We have heard from SacRT in meetings, and in emails, about what their priorities are, but have not come across an official … Continue reading SacRT April Board Retreat presentation
sales tax for transit
One of the options that STAR and our collaborators have been talking about since our establishment, and even more so now, is a sales tax dedicated to transit. Before this last election, there were five locations, seven counties, in California that had a permanent dedicated sales tax for transit. Los Angeles County: 0.875 cents BART … Continue reading sales tax for transit
We Can Do Better
STAR hopes that our series of posts on Measure B have brought you to the realization that it is not the transportation solution we need. We can do better. Many of you have already voted, others will vote tomorrow. And no matter how you vote, please do vote. If Measure B passes, STAR is committed to … Continue reading We Can Do Better
Other county tax measures
Streetsblog has been running posts on transportation sales tax ballot measures in several counties in California. Many are better than our Sacramento Measure B, some are worse. There will probably be posts about additional counties on Streetsblog California leading up to the election. Contra Costa County Transportation Sales Tax Measure X Pleases Some (2016-10-20) Transportation Sales Tax Measures … Continue reading Other county tax measures
SARA urges a “No Vote” on Measure B
The summer/fall 2016 issue of Save the American River Association's RiverWatch newsletter contains a great article by Betsy Weiland about SARA's opposition to the measure. It covers many of the same issues that STAR is concerned about, and focuses on the impact of a new bridge across the American River Parkway. This bridge started as … Continue reading SARA urges a “No Vote” on Measure B
Sacramento Transit Advocates and Riders (STAR) 