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SamTrans outlines how proposed Connect Bay Area measure could return $50M/year to San Mateo County

Redwood City City Council · April 13, 2026
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SamTrans told Redwood City councilmembers the Connect Bay Area citizens initiative would create a multi-county district and could return roughly $50 million a year to San Mateo County for transit; SamTrans urged residents to complete a prioritization survey to shape a local investment plan.

SamTrans officials briefed Redwood City Council on the county'portion of the Connect Bay Area citizens' initiative and asked for local feedback on how potential return-to-source funds should be prioritized.

Jessica Epstein, director of government and community affairs at SamTrans, said the measure (SB 63) would create a new transit district covering several Bay Area counties. If placed on the ballot and…

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