Santa Clara County voters have approved 2016 Measure B, a 30-year, half-cent countywide sales tax to enhance transit, highways, expressways and active transportation (bicycles, pedestrians and complete streets). A countywide sales tax provides a local revenue source that can be leveraged to help obtain additional funds through regional, state and federal fund sources. The measure passed by nearly 72%, the highest level of support for any Santa Clara County transportation tax. Collection of the tax began on April 1, 2017.
Transparency Website
Visit 2016measureb.vta.org for financial details about the projects, funding categories and areas you care about most. The site provides a window into the measure's revenue and expenditures, one more example of VTA's commitment to transparency.
Program Categories
LOCAL STREETS & ROADS
Local Streets and Roads: Road repairs and improvements and congestion relief projects. Complete Streets requirement. All cities/towns receive funds.
BART SILICON VALLEY PHASE II
BART PHASE II: Downtown San Jose & Santa Clara. Six miles, four stations. New regional rail corridor. Links to major transit
- BART Phase II Program Guidelines
BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN
Bicycle and Pedestrian Program: Eliminate bike/ped gaps. Improve connections, mobility. Safer, more convenient.
- Bike & Ped Program Guidelines
- Bike & Ped Planning Studies Grant Criteria
- Bike & Ped Capital Project Grant Criteria
- Bike & Ped Candidate Project List (Attachment A)
CALTRAIN GRADE SEPARATIONS
Caltrain Grade Separations: Separate tracks from roadways. Safer for pedestrians, bicyclists. Reduce traffic congestion.
CALTRAIN CORRIDOR CAPACITY IMPROVEMENTS
Caltrain Corridor Capacity Improvements: Expand ridership capacity. Level boarding. Countywide service improvements.
HIGHWAY INTERCHANGES
Highway Interchanges: Connectors, on/off ramps, widening. Improve connectivity, safety, reduce congestion.
COUNTY EXPRESSWAYS
COUNTY EXPRESSWAYS:
County Expressways: Intersections/interchanges, widening, grade separations. Reduce congestion, improve connections.
STATE ROUTE 85 CORRIDOR
State Route 85 Corridor: Corridor transit study. Transit and congestion relief project. Noise abatement.
TRANSIT OPERATIONS
Transit Operations: Increase bus frequency. First/last mile connections. Programs: seniors, disabled, low-income, students.
What's New
2016 Measure B Currently Open Call for Projects
Download the 2016 Measure B Update for April & May 2021
2016 Measure B Update for April and May 2021 (Text)
LOCAL STREETS & ROADS
• Preparing FY22 and FY23 allocations.
• Allocation through FY21: $170M.
• Expenditure through May 2021: $67.7M.
BART PHASE II
• No 2016 Measure B activities in April or May 2021.
• Allocation through FY21: $150M.
BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN
• Capital Projects: Executed agreement with Cupertino for Junipero Serra Trail, Central Segment project.
• Planning Studies: Call for Projects closed April 12th. Recommended top five projects for approval at May Committees.
• Education & Encouragement: Preparing FY22 and FY23 allocations.
• Allocation through FY21: $33.3M.
• Expenditure through May 2021: $47K.K.
CALTRAIN GRADE SEPARATION
• No 2016 Measure B activities in April or May 2021.
• Allocation through FY21: $38M.
• Expenditure through May 2021: $405K.
CALTRAIN CORRIDOR CAPACITY IMPROVEMENTS
• No 2016 Measure B activities in April or May 2021.
• Allocation through FY21: $13.1M.
• Expenditure through May 2021: $2.9M.
HIGHWAY INTERCHANGES
• US 101/De La Cruz/Trimble IC: Bid opening rescheduled to June.
• US 101 SB to SR 87 SB Connector Ramp & US 101 SB On-Ramp from Story Rd: Construction bidding scheduled for late June.
• FY20 and FY21 program modifications approved by the board.
• Allocation through FY21: $206.9M.
• Expenditure through May 2021: $45.3M.
COUNTY EXPRESSWAYS
• Improvements at Page Mill & Hanover: Construction will begin in August.
• Allocation through FY21: $50M.
• Expenditure through May 2021: $5M.
SR 85 CORRIDOR
• No 2016 Measure B activities in April or May 2021.
• Allocation through FY21: $14.5M.
• Expenditure through May 2021: $1.1M.
TRANSIT OPERATIONS
• Innovative Transit Service Models: Board approved retaining the first cycle balance of $186,187 to augment the next call for projects.
• Allocation through FY21: $66.6M.
• Expenditure through May 2021: $56.9M.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
Approved by the Board:
1) Formula-based Program Categories & Administrative Cost Category FY22 & FY23 biennial budget allocation
2) Project readiness criteria & prioritization methodologies for Need/Capacity-based program categories
3)10-year program and biennial budget principles
4) Appointment to the 2016 MBCOC in the Education Administration Professional position
• Allocation through FY21: $13.2M.
• Expenditure through May 2021: $5.6M.
To see how much 2016 Measure B revenue has been collected, visit our Financial and Investor Information page.
Citizens Oversight Committee
At its September 2017 meeting, the VTA Board of Directors appointed seven individuals to serve on the 2016 Measure B Citizens' Oversight Committee. An orientation for the members of the committee was held on December 5, 2017.The purpose of the committee is to ensure that the funds are being expended consistent with the approved Program. Annually, the committee has an audit of the Program conducted by an independent auditor.
2016 Measure B Performance Audits
Agency Resources
2016 Measure B Program Manual
2016 Measure B Logos
Partner agencies are required to use VTA's 2016 Measure B logo in their collateral materials. The logo is available in multiple formats.
Templates and Reporting Forms
- Capital Projects Complete Streets Checklist
- Capital Projects Complete Streets Checklist Tips
- Project Management Plan Template
- Project Quarterly Progress Reporting Form
Local Streets & Roads Annual Documentation Templates
- Program of Projects
- Pavement Program: Complete Streets Self-Declaration Form
- Pavement Program: Annual Reporting Form
- Congestion Relief: Annual Reporting Form
Bicycle & Pedestrian Education and Encouragement Annual Documentation Templates
Contact Us
Please email us at 2016MeasureB@vta.org with any questions, input or feedback about this program.