On November 8, 2016, the voters of Monterey County, approved Measure X on the Monterey County Ballot, thereby authorizing TAMC to impose and administer the proceeds from a three-eighths cent transaction and use tax (“Measure X”). Measure X is estimated to generate over $600 million over 30 years for transportation improvements in Monterey County. Of that amount, $360 million (60%) will be distributed to the cities and the County for local projects, while the remaining $240 million (40%) is programmed to regional safety and mobility projects.
Measure X tax proceeds will be used to pay for eligible programs or projects as defined in the Transportation Safety and Investment Plan (the “Measure X Investment Plan”) Attached is an excerpt of the Plan covering the local project policies.
The City of Seaside's Measure X 5-Year Capital Improvement Program , identifies the projects that are anticipated to be funded with their share of Measure X funds. The City Council held meetings on April 19, 2018, June 7, 2018, and July 10, 2018 to determine the programming of these funds for pavement upgrades. The capital program will be revised at least annually to reflect any updates.
The following projects were included in the City of Seaside's Measure X Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (attached), for the 2018/19 fiscal year:
- Arterial and Collector Resurfacing Project Design – This project involves design work required for the removal and replacement of failed roadway sections on selected arterial and collector roadways. The City will prepare phased construction bid packages in order to construct the project over multiple years, allowing the projects to be grouped in an economical fashion.
- Bike Safety Grates – The City has approximately 368 storm drain grates that are currently not bicycle-safe. This project will fabricate, construct, and install new bicycle safe grates.
- Arterial and Collector Resurfacing Project Construction Phase 1 – This project consists of construction of the first phase of arterial and collector roadway improvements, in accordance with the recommendations and analysis performed during the design phase.