248,324 / 82.9% Yes votes ...... 51,086 / 17.1% No votes

See Also: Index of all Measures

Meaning of Voting Yes/No

A YES vote of this measure means:

A "yes" vote is a vote advising the VTA Board of agreement with the Plan. Voting yes on the advisory measure does not add or increase any taxes.

A NO vote of this measure means:

A "no" vote is a vote advising the VTA Board of disagreement with the Plan. Voting no on the measure does not reduce or repeal any taxes.

In 1976, the voters passed a law that requires the VTA to submit its comprehensive transit program to County voters for an advisory vote every six years. "Transit" primarily means buses, light rail and trains. Since it has been six years since the last vote the VTA's transit program is due this year for another advisory vote. The VTA transit program that is the subject of this vote is the Valley Transportation Plan 2020 ("Plan") adopted by the VTA Board in December 2000. This VTA Plan provides for improving buses and light rail cars, completing the Tasman East, Capitol and Vasona light rail lines, developing BART connections for the South Bay, planning for rapid transit, and supporting the operation of Caltrain and commuter rail services.

A "yes" vote is a vote advising the VTA Board of agreement with the Plan. Voting yes on the advisory measure does not add or increase any taxes.

A "no" vote is a vote advising the VTA Board of disagreement with the Plan. Voting no on the measure does not reduce or repeal any taxes.

Ann Miller Ravel, County Counsel

By: /s/ David E. Kahn, Deputy County Counsel

Because this material has been retyped from material filed with the Registrar of Voters there could be errors. For the official information please contact the Registrar of Voters.

Pros & Cons of the Ballot Measures

Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m., Saratoga Community Center's Adult Care Center, Allendale Ave., Saratoga
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of S.W. Santa Clara Valley and AAUW

Pros & Cons of the Ballot Measures

Oct. 29, 7:30 - 9:15 p.m., Los Altos Library
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Los Altos/Mtn. View Area and the Los Altos Library

Pros & Cons of the Ballot Measures

Oct. 30, 7 - 9 p.m., Mountain View Library
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Los Altos/Mtn. View Area

Pamela Silberstein (408)321-7551; Fax: (408) 321-7547

argument in favor: Michael Evanhoe (408)321-5725; Fax (408)321-5715

no argument against

San Jose Mercury News - Oct. 26

• Measures article

Every community in Santa Clara County has participated in and helped create a clear transportation vision for our community that works for everyone. The result is the Valley Transportation Plan 2020 (VTP 2020). VTP 2020 is a balanced mix of programs and projects including highways, local roads, buses, rail, special services for seniors and the disabled, bicycle lanes and pedestrian access.
VTA is firmly committed to delivering the projects and services our community identified in VTP 2020.
A YES vote on Measure A does not increase taxes. A YES vote on Measure A does result in transportation improvements.

VTA will continue to plan, design, construct and operate much needed transit services including:

• Improved bus and light rail vehicles, equipment and facilities;
• Continuing to provide comprehensive transit services;
• Completing and placing into service the Tasman East, Capitol and Vasona Light Rail Lines;
• Continuing the development of the Downtown East Valley Light Rail Line and BART to Milpitas, San Jose and Santa Clara.
• Planning future rapid transit service and other transit projects;
• Participating in the continuing operation and improvements of Caltrain, Altamont Commuter Express and Capitol Corridor commuter rail services;
• Promoting transit oriented development near major transit facilities to help preserve open space; and
• Providing bicycle programs
• Providing paratransit (mobility impaired) special services for seniors and the disabled.

/s/ Jane P. Kennedy, Vice Chairperson, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority

(No arguments against Measure A were submitted)

During the next six years, VTA will continue to plan, design, construct and provide transit services and will augment and enhance those services included in VTP 2020 as adopted on December 14, 2000, to the extent financial resources allow by: (a) continuing the ongoing program for improving bus and light rail vehicles, equipment and facilities; (b) continuing to provide comprehensive transit services; (c) completing and placing into operation the Tasman East, Capitol, and Vasona light rail lines; (d) continuing the development of the Downtown East Valley light rail line and the BART to Milpitas, San Jose and Santa Clara projects; (e) planning for future rapid transit service and other transit projects; (f) participating in the continuing operation and improvements of Caltrain service, Altamont Commuter Express Service and Capitol Corridor Commuter Rail Services; and (g) promoting transit oriented development near major transit facilities. During the next six years, VTA will also pursue transit related bicycle programs and paratransit (mobility impaired) services as outlined in planning documents adopted by the VTA Board of Directors.

VOTING FOR THIS MEASURE DOES NOT INCREASE TAXES. This program will be carried out according to the provisions of the state statutes enabling the creation of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority in 1995.