Safer Sac Streets
SACRAMENTO SAFE STREETS AND AFFORDABLE TRANSIT MEASURE OF 2026
WHAT IS THE SAFER SAC STREETS MEASURE?
The Safer Sac Streets Measure is a locally controlled, half-cent transportation sales transactions and use tax proposed for the November 2026 ballot. It would generate $75 million per year to fix streets and improve transit — right here in Sacramento.
As a citizens initiative it requires a simple majority (50% + 1) to pass.
Why Now?
Sacramento is the center of a growing 2.5 million–person region. Our streets carry heavy regional traffic, and most local bus and light rail service runs through our city. Yet Sacramento invests far less in transportation than other major California cities.
The Safer Sac Streets Measure addresses urgent local needs by:
Reducing the number of traffic-related fatalities
Maintaining rapid 911 emergency response times
Using local matching funds to bring more state and federal dollars for Sacramento
Providing safe routes to school
Improving safety for people riding buses and light rail
Keeping senior, disabled, veteran, and student transit fares affordable
Safer Sac Streets will reduce travel times and traffic congestion, with improved mobility and safer streets for everyone.
HOW THE FUNDS WILL BE INVESTED
Half for Safer Streets
Pothole repair and fix-it-first street resurfacing
Sidewalk and bike lane improvements
Traffic safety upgrades
Immediate improvements designed to reduce traffic-related fatalities
Half for Safer, Faster Transit
More frequent, reliable bus and light rail service within the City
Faster travel times and better connections
Safety upgrades for riders
Reduced fares for seniors, veterans, students, & disabled riders
The Remainder
1% for independent taxpayer oversight and audits
3% for transit-oriented housing infrastructure
ALL DOLLARS STAY IN SACRAMENTO AND ARE PUBLICLY ACCOUNTABLE
Independent taxpayer oversight committee made up of citizens
Required annual audits
Public transparency on all funded projects
Legal protection to prevent existing transit funds from being cut
WHAT SAFER SAC STREETS WILL DELIVER
Safer streets and intersections
Lower risk of traffic fatalities
Reliable emergency response
Affordable, safe transit
Less congestion and pollution
More local jobs and economic stability
A Safer, More Affordable
Sacramento
Safer Streets. Better Transit. Accountable Local Funding.
Safer Sac Streets is a practical, locally controlled solution to fix our streets, strengthen transit, and improve public safety — while protecting affordability for seniors, veterans, students, and people with disabilities.