The Transportation Safety and Investment Plan (Measure X) from the Transportation Agency for Monterey County was approved on November, 2016. The measure is anticipated to generate an estimated $20 million annually for a total of $600 million over thirty years through a retail transactions and use tax of a three-eighths of one‑percent (3/8%). The revenue from the sales tax measure will be used to fund transportation safety and mobility projects in Monterey County. The revenues are split with 60% dedicated to local road maintenance, pothole repairs and safety projects, and 40% dedicated to regional safety and mobility projects. The estimated 30-year distribution for the City of Salinas is $91,383,000. Below are the City's projects that are funded by Measure X.
Projects Funded By Measure X
North Main St Intersection
E Alvin/Linwood/Maryal Routes
Vibrancy Plan Infrastructure
Slurry Seal Improvements
Bardin Road Safe Routes to School