Local Return Program

The Proposition A and Proposition C programs are two one-half cent sales tax measures approved by Los Angeles County voters to finance a countywide transit development program. By ordinance, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is responsible for administering the programs and establishing guidelines. The Proposition A tax measure was approved in 1980 and the Proposition C tax measure was approved in 1990. Collection of the taxes began on July 1, 1982 and April 1, 1991, respectively. Each year, more than $1 billion is generated in local transportation revenue.

As a condition of voter approval, twenty-five percent of the Proposition A tax revenues and twenty percent of the Proposition C tax revenues are earmarked for the Local Return Programs to be used by cities and the County of Los Angeles in developing and/or improving local public transit, paratransit and related transportation infrastructure. Local Return funds are allocated and distributed monthly to jurisdictions on a "per capita" basis by Metro. Eligible expenditures are outlined in the Metro's Adopted Local Return Program Guidelines.

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Downloadables

Description

Local Return Guidelines (PDF, 502KB)

Administrative Guidelines on the Use of Prop A & C Local Return Funds

To open new forms - Confirm computer is set to run macros

Open Microsoft Excel application; From the menu, select: Tools, Macros, Security, Set it at Medium, Press OK; Close Excel application; Open the file for the Form A, B or C.

Form A

Project Description Form

Form B

Annual Project Update Form

Form C

Annual Expenditure Report Form

2003-04 Fund Estimate

FY 2003-04 Estimated Allocations by Jurisdiction

2004-05 Fund Estimate

FY 2004-05 Estimated Allocations by Jurisdiction

2005-06 Fund Estimate

FY 2005-06 Estimated Allocations by Jurisdiction

2006-07 Fund Estimate
FY 2006-07 Estimated Allocations by Jurisdiction

2007-08 Fund Estimate

FY 2007-08 Estimated Allocations by Jurisdiction

Note: Fund Estimates are Subject to Change