Measure M
What is Renewed Measure M?
One half-cent of every sales tax dollar improves Orange County freeways, the transit system, and streets and roads as part of Renewed Measure M (M2). After voters approved M2 by nearly 70 percent in 2006, sales tax collection began in 2011 to achieve the goals highlighted below. Updated quarterly.
Program goals
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Funding that reaches cities fast.
Flexible Measure M funding distributed to Orange County cities and the County to maintain streets and address local transportation priorities.
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President and CEO of the Orange County Business Council
"OCTA’s effective revenue management continues to deliver high-quality projects our business infrastructure depends on — including enhancements to freeways that improve access to jobs and strengthen the economy."
Freeway Services Patrol Tow Operator
"Tow operators like me are here to help change a flat tire, provide gas, and other support to drivers who are stranded at the side of the freeway."
Seal Beach Public Works Director
"Local fair share has allowed Orange County cities the opportunity to address street improvements that we otherwise wouldn’t be able to do, including improvements to roadway pavement and traffic signals."
Placentia resident
"Traffic would back up waiting for long freight trains to pass. Now it’s so much smoother driving through the area and a lot safer, too."
Teen Council Member and High School Student
"I love the train. It’s nice to have a comfortable option that can get me close to school. It's better for the environment, too!"
OC Bus rider
"For a lot of people, transportation is about independence, and bus services give them/us the freedom to get around.”
The Journey Continues
Fifteen years in, Measure M2 is still delivering on the promise Orange County voters made to themselves: invest locally, improve daily life, and protect our future. With your continued support, we’ll keep projects moving, streets improving, and communities connected through 2041 and beyond.
