A PROMISE TO DELIVER & DELIVERING THAT PROMISE

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Specific Projects and Percentages Measure K was designed to fund transportation improvement projects in four major areas–– local street repairs and roadway safety (35%), congestion relief projects (32.5%), railroad crossing safety projects (2.5%), and passenger rail, bus and bicycles (30%), which includes dedicated funding for bus, rapid transit, and safe routes to schools.

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The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) is a joint powers authority comprised of the County of San Joaquin and the cities of Escalon, Lathrop, Lodi, Manteca, Ripon, Tracy, and Stockton. SJCOG serves as the regional transporation planning agency and a technical and informational resource for these jurisdictions.

San Joaquin Council ofGovernments 555 East Weber Avenue Stockton, CA 95202 Phone: (209) 235-0600Fax: (209) 235-0438 Website: www.sjcog.org