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SamTrans briefs council on Connect Bay Area (SB 63): $50 million a year for San Mateo County if the measure qualifies

East Palo Alto City Council · April 21, 2026
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Summary

SamTrans briefed council on the Connect Bay Area Act (Senate Bill 63) and asked for local input on priorities for an estimated $50 million per year to San Mateo County if voters in five Bay Area counties approve the sales-tax measure.

Anna Vasadev, manager of government and community affairs for SamTrans, presented the agency's overview of the Connect Bay Area Act (Senate Bill 63), a regional ballot effort that would place sales-tax increases on the ballot in up to five counties. Vasadev said that if the measure qualifies and passes, San Mateo County would receive roughly $50 million annually for 14 years to support transit operations and local transportation…

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