OC Go, also known as Measure M, is a 30-year half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements in Orange County through 2041. After experiencing the success and progress of the original Measure M, nearly 70% of voters renewed the half-cent sales tax in 2006 to launch OC Go.
This renewal allows OCTA to continue making transportation improvements, one half-cent at a time, that benefit the public and the local economy. OC Go is expected to generate more than $13.4 billion through 2041.
In transportation improvements to Orange County.
The voter approved Transportation Investment Plan reflects the varied interest and priorities inherent in the diverse communities of Orange County. Over 30 years, OC Go will infuse more than $13.4 billion into the local economy.
A total of 2% of the overall OC Go Program funds is allocated to the Environmental Cleanup Program.
A total of 5% of OC Go Freeway Program funds is allocated to the Freeway Environmental Mitigation Program.
“The benefits of this program have been tremendous for Orange County. Our local tax dollars are invested directly back into the community to fund improvements on our freeways, neighborhood streets and the transit system. OC Go helps ensure that our county will remain an ideal place to live, work and visit well into the future.”
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12 of 30 freeway segments/projects have been completed.
Pavement Condition Index improved from 77 in 2014 to 79 in 2018 - best in State.
Fifty-four Metrolink trains run per weekday in Orange County. In October 2019, some intracounty trains were extended into Los Angeles, increasing rider mobility.
As of December 2019, the fare stabilization program has provided more than $30 million and 116 million boardings.
Over 2,000 intersections have been synchronized, saving an average of 13% in travel time.
Purchased 1,300 acres of open space, which reduces air pollution as a result of carbon sequestration. Over 4.4 million cubic feet of trash prevented and removed from waterways.
From 1991-2011, Measure M helped transform Orange County from a suburban bedroom community into a vibrant economic region. Prior to Measure M, only two freeways were added between 1966 and 1989. Measure M alone was responsible for more than $4 billion in transportation improvements.
The Taxpayer Oversight Committee (TOC) is an independent committee charged with upholding the integrity of the measure by monitoring the use of OC Go funds and ensuring that all revenue collected from OC Go is spent on voter-approved transportation projects.
In order for a local jurisdiction to receive OC Go revenues, they must satisfy specific requirements to ensure proper use of funds.
Now in the ninth year of a 30-year program, OC Go continues to benefit Orange County residents every day.
OCTA continues to advance OC Go through the adoption of a series of early delivery plans designed to ensure delivery of all projects and programs through 2041 as promised to the voters. The Next 10 Delivery Plan provides strategic direction through 2026.