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Measure M Policy Briefing September 12, 2016 Our Transportation - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Measure M Policy Briefing September 12, 2016 Our Transportation - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Measure M Policy Briefing September 12, 2016 Our Transportation Vision: What is Measure M? Half-cent sales tax for transportation Needs to pass by vote of LA County Extends Measure R funding Over $850 million/year in
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What is Measure M?
- Half-cent sales tax for transportation
- Needs to pass by ⅔ vote of LA County
- Extends Measure R funding
- Over $850 million/year in revenue
- ~9 cents/day/person
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Map credit to Adam Linder. Instagram: @adamglinder
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Map credit to Adam Linder. Instagram: @adamglinder
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How was Measure M developed?
Council of Governments Metro Executive Team, Board, and Staff Cities LA County Transportation agencies Mobility Matrices Targeted stakeholders Community Organizations Draft Expenditure Plan Expenditure Plan Public Final Ordinance
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Council of Governments provided critical feedback on Measure M
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Why was Measure M created?
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What are the goals and outcomes of Measure M? What will it fund?
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Outcome #1: Creating Safe, Walkable Communities
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Outcome #2: Keeping Buses, Trains, and Infrastructure in Good Shape
Photo credit: Barrio Planners. www.barrioplanners.com
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Outcome #3: Investing in Efficient and Smooth Bus and Rail Operations
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Outcome #4: Investing in Local Street and Sidewalk Repairs
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Outcome #5: Investing in Better Connectivity Across The County
Video capture by Metro Los Angeles.
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Outcome #6: Affordable Fares for Older Adults, Students, and Individuals with Disabilities
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Outcome #7: Maintain Flexibility and Oversight on Program Funding
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Who is supporting Measure M? Opposing?
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Supporting Measure M
Photo credit: Vote Yes on Measure M. Facebook.
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Supporting Measure M
AARP California American Institute of Architects – Los Angeles American Planning Association – Los Angeles BizFed Climate Resolve Fixing Angelenos Stuck in Traffic Global Green Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition LA Chamber of Commerce LA County Federation of Labor LA League of Conservation Voters Move LA River LA Transit Coalition TreePeople VICA
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Bus Riders Union / Fight for the Soul of the Cities Cities of Carson, Rancho Palos Verdes, Torrance, Signal Hill, Santa Fe Springs, Commerce, and Norwalk Gateway Cities Council of Governments South Bay Council of Governments John Mirisch, Mayor of Beverly Hills LA County Supervisors Diane DuBois and Don Knabe voted “No” on the expenditure plan in July
Opposing Measure M
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To Learn More About Measure M:
Yes on M campaign — http://voteyesonm.org Metro’s website — http://theplan.metro.net Move LA — http://www.movela.org Investing in Place — http://www.investinginplace.org
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