Measure D basics presented by Tommy Travers - staff at the SCCRTC.
"In November 2016, over 2/3 of Santa Cruz County voters approved Measure D – a comprehensive and inclusive package of transportation improvements. The ½-cent, 30-year sales tax provides a steady, direct source of local funding for:
Providing safer routes to schools for local students
Maintaining mobility and independence for seniors and those with disabilities
Investing in bicycle and pedestrian pathways and bridges
Repaving roadways, repair potholes, and improve safety on local streets
Improving traffic flow on highways and major roadways
Investing in projects that reduce the pollution that causes global warming