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The San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) Board of Directors has adopted a $187.1 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026), reinforcing the agency’s commitment to funding a broad range of transportation projects across the county. The budget was approved following a public hearing at the Board’s regular June meeting.
The FY2026 budget advances the TA’s strategic priorities by making funding available for critical investments in pedestrian and bicycle improvements, transit connections, grade separations, and highway congestion relief through both Measure A and Measure W sales tax revenues.
“This budget is both a roadmap and our commitment to deliver safe, efficient and forward-looking transportation options for San Mateo County,” said TA Board Chair Carlos Romero. “We are leveraging every available dollar to improve multimodal access while responsibly phasing out the Original Measure A program in a way that honors voter intent.”
Key highlights of the FY2026 budget include:
- Supporting the Grand Boulevard Initiative:
In recognition of the TA’s pivotal role in regional transportation planning, the Authority is allocating $300,000 to support the Grand Boulevard Initiative planning process in San Bruno and Millbrae. - Enhanced Technical Assistance:
While the FY2026 budget does not propose new base funds, it now includes $2 million in New Measure A interest earnings. This allocation, adopted as part of TA’s Strategic Plan 2025-2029, is designated to provide a more robust Technical Assistance program. The program will support local agencies by helping them develop projects, apply for grants, and access additional technical training, thereby boosting countywide capacity and collaboration. - Expending Legacy Interest Earnings:
The TA is actively collaborating with our partners to close out remaining active projects and available interest funding under original Measure A for the Caltrain and Highway programs. This coordinated effort is intended to streamline the closure of legacy fund categories and ensure that all residual earnings are effectively reinvested in transportation improvements.
Steady Revenue Streams and Focused Funding
Sales tax revenue for FY2026 is projected to remain at levels similar to previous years, providing stability as the TA advances key local and regional projects. This balanced revenue outlook allows the Authority to confidently invest in projects that keep the county moving, while also supporting strategic initiatives for the future.
A Legacy of Investment in Mobility
Since its formation in 1988, the TA has played a central role in channeling transportation investments into the county. This FY2026 budget not only continues that legacy but also sets a course for modernizing the region’s infrastructure.
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About the Transportation Authority (TA): Created to administer Measure A, San Mateo County’s ½ cent sales tax, the TA provides funding for transportation projects and programs in San Mateo County. In 2004, more than 75% of San Mateo County voters reauthorize Measure A for an additional 25 years. In 2018, voters approved Measure W, the San Mateo County Congestion Relief Plan an additional ½ cent sales tax. The TA will administer half the revenue of Measure W and the San Mateo County Transit District will administer the other half to fund and implement the Congestion Relief Plan.
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