Billion-Dollar Bay Area Transit Sales Tax Will Go to Voters

Billion-dollar Bay Area transit sales tax will go to voters

The Bay Area could see significant new investments in public transit if voters approve the measure in November 2026.

Gov. Newsom signs SB 63, setting stage for billion-dollar Bay Area transit funding vote

Gov. Newsom signs SB 63, setting stage for billion-dollar Bay Area transit funding vote Oakland, San Francisco, and other Bay Area cities could see significant new investments in public transit if voters approve the measure in November 2026.

Struggling agencies rejoice as Newsom signs legislation to put transit sales tax on ballot - Local News Matters

GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM has signed legislation that will put the decision to impose a regional sales tax to help close the budget deficits of major Bay Area public transit agencies in the hands of voters. Senate Bill 63, also known as the Connect Bay Area Act, adds a regional measure on the 2026 ballot to the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and San Francisco. It will allow voters to decide on a 14-year sales tax that would d…

GOVERNOR NEWSOM AND STATE LEADERS CHAMPION EAST BAY RIDERS WITH SB 63 APPROVAL | Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District

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