2007 Measure M Annual Report

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In 1990, Orange County voters approved Measure M, a 20-year program for local transportation improvements funded by a half-cent sales tax. The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) was designated to administer Measure M funds for the improvement of Orange County’s freeways, streets and roads, and transit system.

For the last 16 years, Measure M has kept its promises to you by improving Orange County’s freeways, streets and roads and transit network. In 2007, $250 million in Measure M funds was distributed for improvements to Orange County’s transportation system. Continuous access carpool lanes opened on the improved Garden Grove (SR-22) Freeway to keep traffic moving. On the Santa Ana Freeway (I-5), the bottleneck through Buena Park is being eliminated as the I-5 Gateway Project continues.

Throughout the county, Measure M helped improve local streets and roads. Potholes were filled to smooth your drive.

A new Metrolink station opened in Buena Park, and Measure M helped provide expanded Metrolink weekday and weekend train service. Measure M also provided discounted bus fares for seniors and persons with disabilities.

These projects, along with an overview of Measure M, a timeline of projects since inception, and fiscal year 2007 financial information can be found in the 2007 Measure M Progress Report.

The improvements Measure M has brought to our county would not have been possible without your effort. On November 6, 2006, Orange County voters demonstrated their support for Measure M by approving the Renewed Measure M Transportation Investment Plan. A Renewed Measure M Early Action Plan is in place and will continue transportation improvement in Orange County for another 30 years until 2041.

Thank you for your support. OCTA will continue fulfilling the promises of Measure M and Renewed Measure M with safer, faster and more efficient transportation solutions for Orange County.