Online Workshop
About the Workshops
SACOG held eight public workshops in October and November, 2015: three in Sacramento County and one in each in El Dorado, Placer, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba counties. These workshops featured an open house format that allowed residents to drop in any time to give input about the travel choices they would like to have, while providing them with information on how our region’s transportation plan is funded.
Follow the Money
Where do we get our money for the transportation system?
What sources of revenue contribute to maintaining and expanding the transportation system?
Gas Taxes
$0.56 from Each Gallon of Gas Purchased
$500–$600 MILLION PER YEAR
Sales Taxes
1/4 cent from California Sales Tax*
$50–$60 MILLION PER YEAR
*3/4 cent in Sacramento County
1/2 cent in Woodland
3/5 cent in West Sacramento
Balancing Priorities
Investing in Transportation Choices
Investment in a variety of transportation projects and programs is important for an effective and efficient transportation system.
Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
36%
Routine maintenance, major reconstructions, and safety improvements such as the installation of guardrails.
New, Improved, and Expanded Roads
18%
Intersection improvements, road widening, river crossings, safety projects, signal timing, and new connections for local access.
More Choices
The transportation system we build and how we grow affects our region
Summary of alternate scenarios:
Scenario 1:
- Most growth in Developing Communities
- Most growth in traditional single family homes
- Most investment in new and expanded roads
- Most acres of farmland converted to development
- Biggest reduction in traffic congestion
Scenario 2 (2012 MTP/SCS):
- In the middle of Scenarios 1 and 3 on all land use and transportation indicators
Scenario 3:
- Most growth in Centers and Corridors
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Our Diverse Communities
Our residents are diverse and so are our region’s communities. Different communities have the same assets at different scales, so people can choose to live in places that give them the highest quality of life.
Center and Corridor Communities
