At its April 2, 2018 Council meeting, MCOG's Board of Directors passed a resolution to join the Coalition to Protect Local Transportation Improvements, a diverse group of local government, business, labor, transportation and other organizations throughout the state, in support of Proposition 69 and opposing repeal of SB 1.

The vote was unanimous. MCOG staff has invested countless hours to ensure the benefits secured for Mendocino County under Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair & Accountability Act of 2017. Transportation funds will increase from a deficit to actual revenues available to address long deferred road system maintenance as well as multi-modal improvements, such as bicycle and pedestrian facilities and public transit needs.

The California Department of Finance calculated the average cost to motorists of SB 1 is less than $10/month for increases to both the gas tax and vehicle registration.

A report released in February 2018 by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). calculated an annual savings of nearly $300 per household.

More information:

https://fixcaroads.com/

http://rebuildingca.ca.gov/

https://www.artba.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ARTBA_California_Report_Feb_2018.pdf