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Table of Contents
I. Introduction ................................................................................................................ ........... 1 II. Purpose of the Impl ementation Plan ..................................................................................... 2 III. Implementation Plan Development and Update Process ...................................................... 2 IV. Programmed Projects and Expenditures
A. Transit Funding ..................................................................................................... 5 a. Free Fare Programs
b. Capital Projects
B. Regional Projects Funding ..................................................................................... 6
1. Financial Plan .............................................................................................. 7
2. Set-Asides and Contingency Reserves ........................................................ 7 a. Leveraging Set-Aside and Revolving Loan Fund
b. Contingency Reserve Accounts
3. Regional Projects ........................................................................................ 9 a. East Side ............................................................................................ 9 b. West Side ........................................................................................ 13 V. Appendices
A. Projects and Schedule of Fund ing by Fiscal Year ................................................. 18 B. Implementation Plan Adoption, Updates and Amendments .............................. 2ϭ This page was intentionally left blank.
1 I. Introduction
Measure V is Merced County’s 30-year 1/2 cent transportation sales tax. It was passed by Merced County voters with 71% approval in November 8, 2016 and went into effect April 1, 2017. Measure V was projected to generate $15 million per year in new revenue, however, actual revenues have routinely exceeded $20 million annually. The variations in actual revenues are the result in the fluctuations in economic activity and the associated sales tax collections.
The Measure V Expenditure Plan passed by voters in 2016 specifies how the revenue must be spent across four funding categories: Local Projects, Regional Projects, Transit and Administration. The Expenditure Plan does not specify projects or specific expenditures within any of the funding categories, but instead identifies general eligible uses and the decision-making authorities and processes for project selection. The four funding categories are:
50% LOCAL PROJECTS
Half of the revenue is allocated by formula to the seven jurisdictions in Merced County: the cities of Atwater, Dos Palos, Gustine, Livingston, Los Banos, and Merced, and the County of Merced. The governing bodies of the local jurisdictions have complete authority over how these funds are spent so as long as the funds are spent on transportation purposes. The Expenditure Plan requires that each jurisdiction spend at least 20% of their local measure funding on alternative modes projects such as bicycle and pedestrian projects or other alternatives to single-occupant vehicle use.
44% REGIONAL PROJECTS
Forty-four percent of the revenue is allocated to regional projects.
Per the Expenditure Plan, 27% of the annual revenue must be spent on projects east of the San Joaquin River, and 17% must be spent on projects west of the San Joaquin River. The Plan does not identify specific regional projects to be funded by the measure, however, it does delegate the authority for recommending regional project expenditures to the East Side Regional Projects Committee and the West Side Regional Projects Committee. The composition of those committees and the regional project selection process is discussed further in the “Implementation Plan Development” section of this document.
5% TRANSIT
Five percent of the revenue is directed to support increased transit services in Merced County. The Governing Board of the Merced County Association of Governments is the decision-maker for allocating these funds. The goal of this funding category is to expand or enhance public transit services and programs.
1% ADMINISTRATION
One percent of the revenue is provided to Merced County Association of Governments as the Local Transportation Authority for administration, including activities such as the biennial update of the Implementation Plan, contracting for annual independent audits, and preparing an annual report.
Measure V Funding Categories
and Percentages
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II. Purpose of the Implementation Plan
MCAG is required to develop and adopt an Implementation Plan update at least once every two years.
The Expenditure Plan states:
The MCAG Governing Board does not have decision-making authority over Local Projects expenditures as that authority is prescribed in the Expenditure Plan to local governing bodies. The Expenditure Plan also provides MCAG as the Local Transportation Authority with the authority to utilize the 1% of funding for administration purposes. Therefore, this Implementation Plan does not program expenditures for either of those accounts. Instead, the focus of this document is to address the two funding accounts for which the MCAG Governing Board holds decision-making authority related to expenditures – Regional Projects and Transit.
Measure V Regional Project Funding is programmed to specific projects in the Implementation Plan as it is the primary financial document that provides an analysis of Measure revenue expenditures over a specific period of time as authorized by the MCAG Governing Board.
The MCAG Governing Board also holds decision-making authority in the use of the 5% for transit purposes. This document will provide a summary of actions taken by the MCAG Governing Board related to providing revenue to current and future projects and programs eligible under the Expenditure Plan.
III. Implementation Plan Development and Update Process The Expenditure Plan requires the Implementation Plan be updated biennially but provides minimal direction for the Plan’s development and update process. The sole direction provided was the required formation of the East Side Regional Projects Committee and the West Side Regional Projects Committee for the purposes of making recommendations to the MCAG Governing Board for regional projects expenditures.
The Expenditure Plan does not provide direction as to how Transit funding allocations would be authorized or programmed other than at the direction of the MCAG Governing Board. With Merced County being served by two public transit agencies that are also administered by MCAG, the transit agencies have utilized the regular MCAG Governing Board agenda process and to request funding allocations, as needed. Subsequently, all authorized Transit funding expenditures are then included in the biennial Plan update.
At a minimum of once every two years, MCAG will prepare and adopt a Transportation Measure Implementation Plan. This will include a financial plan consistent with the Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) and the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). x MCAG staff working with member agencies and affected stakeholders will develop the Draft Implementation Plan and will update it every two years. x The MCAG Governing Board receives the Draft Implementation Plan and its updates and schedules public hearings to review the Plan. x The MCAG Governing Board adopts the Implementation Plan. 2025 Measure V Implementation Plan 3
As required by the Expenditure Plan, the Regional Projects Committees (RPC) were formed in May 2017.
The West Side RPC is comprised of one elected official (mayor or council person) from each of the westside cities (Gustine, Los Banos and Dos Palos), and the County Supervisors whose districts are located either completely or partially on the west side of the San Joaquin River. The East Side RPC is comprised of one elected official (mayor or council person) from each of the eastside cities (Livingston, Atwater and Merced) and the County Supervisors whose districts are either completely or partially located on the east side of the San Joaquin River.
2018 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
For the first Implementation Plan, meetings of the East Side and West Side RPCs were held from August 2017 through May 2018. Committee members brainstormed potential candidate regional projects, developed evaluation criteria used in a project information form, and prioritized projects.
Both committees recommended a “pay-as-you-go approach” and two-year outlook for the first Implementation Plan. Both committees also recommended a 20% set aside of projected revenue within each regional account for future leveraging opportunities.
At their May 2018 meetings both RPCs recommended projects for funding to the MCAG Governing Board, which adopted their recommendations. The Implementation Plan draft was released for public comment and two public hearings were held. The Plan was adopted in September 2018. 2019 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN UPDATE
The first update to the Plan was developed from October 2018 through the Fall of 2019, starting with Governing Board direction to issue a five-to-ten-year call for projects. Following that, the East Side and West Side RPCs had several meetings to discuss candidate projects and funding strategies, starting in January 2019.
In May, the West Side RPC recommended a schedule of set-aside percentages and projects for funding through FY 2028/29. In June, the East Side RPC recommended a schedule of projects for funding through FY 2024/25. The Governing Board adopted their recommendations in July.
The draft Implementation Plan Update was released for public comment and two public hearings were held in August. The 2019 Implementation Plan was adopted in September 2019. 2021 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN UPDATE
In April 2021 the Governing Board approved Measure V Regional Project Policies and directed staff to issue a Call for Projects. The call was issued in April and applications were due August 31. The East and West Side RPCs met in October to review project applications and requests for amendments.
On October 28 and 29, 2021, the West Side and East Side RPCs, respectively, recommended project programming schedules, including recommendations for a “Set-Aside/Reserve for Leveraging and/or Revolving Loan Fund” (West) and a “Contingency Reserve” (both). The recommendations were subsequently approved by the Governing Board at its November 18, 2021, meeting. 2023 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN UPDATE
In May 2023, the Governing Board directed staff to issue a Call for Projects for revenue available during the programming period of FY 23/24 through 27/28. The application deadline was August 1, 2023. 2025 Measure V Implementation Plan 4
On October 4, 2023 the East Side RPC reviewed available revenues and project applications and recommended a programming scenario which was approved by the Governing Board on November 16, 2023.
The West Side RPC met on October 12 and 25, 2023. At the first meeting, the committee discussed programming amendments, reviewed available revenues and all project applications. At the second meeting the RPC recommended a programming scenario which was approved by the Governing Board on November 16, 2023.
The draft Implementation Plan was released for public review and comment on November 28, 2023 and approved on January 18, 2024 by the Governing Board.
2025 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN UPDATE
In May 2025, the Governing Board directed staff to meet with the East and West Side Technical Working Groups to identify any needs for additional funding for the programmed projects, and any opportunities to advance current projects. Those meetings were held on July 24, 2025. In advance of those meetings, staff asked each jurisdiction to prepare to provide updates on their current regional projects, identify any need for additional funding for those projects, and identify any new projects under consideration if new programming capacity is available.
Following the Technical Work Group meetings, individual meetings were held in August and September between MCAG staff and jurisdiction staff to further discuss their projects and requests, with all final submissions for funding being due to MCAG by October 1, 2025. A second round of Technical Work Group meetings were held on December 9, 2025 on the East Side and December 10, 2025 on the West Side.
On January 12, 2026 both the East and West Side RPCs were convened to review available revenues and project requests. After considerable discussion about the regionality of two new projects submitted by the City of Livingston (North Main Rehabilitation Project and the Davis and Main Street Signal Reconfiguration Project), the East Side RPC recommended a programming document that was largely consistent with the staff proposal aside from project allocations of 10% less than what the City of Livingston requested for each project. The Committee’s reduction of the requested allocation was paired with the expressed expectation that the City of Livingston would bring local funding to the projects.
The West Side RPC recommended the staff proposal as presented.
On March 19, 2026 both programming scenarios were approved by the Governing Board and staff was directed to release the draft 2025 Implementation Plan for public review and comment. Virtual and in- person public hearings ǁĞƌĞŚĞůĚ at the dates, times and locations listed below.dŚĞĨŝŶĂůĚƌĂĨƚǁĂƐ ĂĚŽƉƚĞĚŽŶDĂLJϮϭ͕ϮϬϮϲ͘
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April 7, 2026
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IV. Projects and Expenditures
TRANSIT FUNDING
Five percent of Measure V revenue is dedicated to purposes that enhance or expand public transit programs and services in Merced County. At the discretion of the MCAG Governing Board, these funds have been utilized in two ways in partnership with the Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced County: 1) free fare programs, and 2) capital projects.
Since the inception of the sales tax through June 30, 2025, $9.5 million has been generated for transit purposes. After deducting the Board-approved expenditures in the same period, an unencumbered balance of $7.8 million remains.
Total Transit Measure V Transit Revenue Generated
(thru 6.30.25) $9,570,337
Total Expended – Seniors, Vets, ADA Fare Subsidy Program ($1,255,605) Total Expended - Capital Purchases ($500,000)
Total Unencumbered Funds (balance) $7,814,732
Free Fare Programs
In April 2017, the MCAG Governing Board allocated $150,000 in Measure V Transit revenue annually to the Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced County to operate a free fare program for seniors, veterans and ADA eligible passengers on the countywide fixed route transit service provided by The Bus. In March 2019 this increased to $225,000 per year. In July 2021 this program was expanded to include paratransit and micro transit services, and the allocation was increased to $320,000 annually.
For each fiscal year in the 2025 Plan’s programming period, $320,000 in Transit funding is allocated to the Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced County to operate the Measure V Free Fare Program.
These funds are expended on a reimbursement basis. Any programmed funding that is not expended through reimbursement of actual ridership in each fiscal year will remain in the overall Measure V Transit funding account and will be considered unprogrammed at the beginning of the next fiscal year.
In addition to the Free Fare Program for veterans, seniors and ADA eligible passengers, the 2025 Implementation Plan includes an annual allocation of $340,000 for the Emergency Fare Relief Program.
Approved by the MCAG Governing Board in December 2025, this program provides funding to subsidize transit fares during emergency situations for riders who do not qualify under other fare subsidy programs. The program was piloted during the federal government shutdown in the fall of 2025 and later approved by the Governing Board as an annual allocation to ensure timely action in suspending fares during critical events. These funds are also expended on a reimbursement basis. Any programmed funding that is not expended through reimbursement of actual ridership in each fiscal year will remain in the overall Measure V Transit funding account.
Emergency fare relief is a critical resource in circumstances such as large-scale community evacuations resulting from flooding or other natural disasters, as well as during periods of significant economic distress—such as prolonged federal government shutdowns—that disproportionately impact vulnerable residents. Rapid activation of fare-free service during emergencies supports continuity of essential travel, including access to shelters, food distribution sites, and other emergency-response resources.
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Capital Projects
Local Match for Zero-Emission Fleet
In April 2019, the MCAG Governing Board
authorized the use of $500,000 of Measure
V Transit funds as local match for the Transit
Joint Powers Authority for Merced County’s
application to the Low or No Emission
competitive grant program. This successful
grant application resulted in the purchase of
five battery-electric buses that began service
in the fall of 2023.
Clean-Diesel Fleet Replacement
In June 2025, the MCAG Governing Board authorized the use of $2,325,000 of Measure V Transit funds to purchase five clean diesel 29ft buses to replace diesel vehicles that have exceeded their useful life.
The vehicles are expected to arrive and be integrated into the fleet by the first quarter of 2027.
Advance of Funds for YARTS buses
In January 2024, the MCAG Governing Board
authorized the temporary use of up to
$5,500,000 in Measure V Transit funds to
complete the purchase of nine YARTS clean
diesel buses. This was a temporary transaction
to address a cash flow issue YARTS faced as
the result of the federal funding awarded for
the bus purchases being reimbursement
based.
Measure V transit funds allowed YARTS to complete the purchase with the manufacturer and then submit for reimbursement to the Federal Transit Administration. Upon receipt of the federal funds, YARTS repaid the equivalent sum back to the Measure V Transit account. The duration of the transaction from withdrawal to reimbursement did not exceed 90 days.
REGIONAL PROJECTS FUNDING
Financial Plan
Measure V generated $191,406,727 in its first eight years, through June 30, 2025. This is an average of $24 million per year. 44% is allocated to Regional Projects; 27% of the annual total is directed to regional projects located to the east of the San Joaquin River, and 17% of the annual total is directed to regional projects located to the west of the San Joaquin River.
The following table summarizes the projected revenue and programmed expenditures including set- asides and reserves, for the East and West Regional Project Funds accounts through FY 29/30. Note that Measure V is a 30-year measure and the last 16 years remain available for programming.
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*Totals reflect actual revenues through FY 24/25 and estimated revenues through 2029/30 **Revenue available for programming = estimated revenue less 10% Set-Asides and Contingency Reserves
Leveraging Set-Aside and Revolving Loan Fund
The West Side RPC established a set-aside account for opportunities to deliver Measure funded projects by leveraging state and federal investments. This fund also operates as a revolving loan fund for advancing requests for a project that is ready for funding sooner than the schedule indicates. Such requests to advance require a recommendation from the West Side RPC and an affirmative majority vote of the Governing Board. This fund is capped at $3 million. When leveraging expenditures occur, the fund will be replenished with new or otherwise unprogrammed funds during the next Plan update. When expenditures occur related to the advancing of project funds, the fund will be replenished with the project’s original allocation in the programmed year.
Leveraging Set-Aside Transactions
Jurisdiction Project Allocation
Amount
Amount
Leveraged
Replenishment
Date
none
Revolving Loan Fund Transactions
Jurisdiction Project Amount Repayment Year*
none
*The equivalent amount of advanced funds will be reapportioned to the RLF in the original programming year. For example, if Project A advances $2m from Year 4 to Year 2, the funds generated in Year 4 will be reapportioned to the RLF account.
The East Side RPC did not establish a similar account for East Side Regional Projects funding.
Contingency Reserve Accounts
The West Side RPC and the East Side RPC each established their own contingency reserve accounts.
The accounts are funded by allocations of 5% of the actual annual revenue directed to the West and East Side Regional Projects Funding accounts, respectively. The purpose of this reserve is to address Projected Regional Projects Funds through 2030* East Side (27%) West Side (17%) Revenue ** $86,396,868 $52,947,377
Interest Earned $5,370,802 $2,095,291
Programmed Expenditures and Accounts
Contingency Reserve $3,066,827 $1,930,965
Project Programming $88,095,203 $49,168,833
Leveraging Set-Aside and/or Revolving Loan Fund NA $3,000,000 Unprogrammed Balance through June 30, 2030 ($1,698,335) $942,870 2025 Measure V Implementation Plan 8
revenue shortfalls that may occur when actual revenue generated is less than projected. These funds may also be used for other unanticipated funding shortfalls that jeopardize the delivery of a project, at the discretion of the Governing Board.
Contingency Reserve Accounts Transactions
Account Jurisdiction Project Amount Approved
West County Whitworth Rd Rehab Project $900,000 Jan 18, 2024 Westside Regional Project: Henry Miller Ave Reconstruction Project, Phase 1 (Merged photo: Before reconstruction on the right, after reconstruction on the left) 2025 Measure V Implementation Plan 9
Regional East Side Projects
COMPLETED PROJECTS
Jurisdiction Project Completed Regional
Measure
Expenditure
Estimated
Total Project
Cost
Livingston Hwy 99 Winton Parkway On-Ramp Widening
Widened Winton Parkway to include a dedicated turn
lane for the Hwy 99 southbound on-ramp. $840,000 was
programmed for environmental, design and construction
phases. The City of Livingston committed Local
Transportation Funds, SB 1 funds, and Measure V Local
funds to complete the project. This project was
programmed in the 2018 Plan.
FY 18/19 $626,434 $1,240,000
Atwater Winton Way Reconstruction, Phases 1 and 2
Reconstruction of Winton Way from north of Broadway
Avenue to south of Bellevue Road including ADA
sidewalks and relocated crosswalks. $1,000,000 was
programmed in the 2018 Plan. $1,660,000 was added in
the 2019 Update.
FY 19/20 $2,660,000 $3,385,000 County Bradbury Road Rehabilitation Rehabilitation of Bradbury Road from State Highway 165
to State Highway 99 in Merced County. $906,172 for the
design and construction phases was programmed in the
2018 Plan.
FY 19/20 $906,172 $950,000
County Sandy Mush Road Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of San Mush Road from State Highway 59
to Nickel Road in Merced County. $2,308,619 for the
design and construction phases was programmed in the
2018 Plan.
FY 19/20 $2,308,619 $3,520,000
PROJECTS IN PROGRESS
Jurisdiction Project Phase(s) Regional
Measure
Allocation
Estimated
Total Project
Cost
Merced Hwy 59 Black Rascal Bridge Project
Replace the Black Rascal Bridges on Hwy 59 to a four-
lane structure. $460,000 was programmed in the 2018
Plan. $3,630,000 was added in the 2019 Update and
$1,944,580 was added in the 2021 update. In the 2025
All
$460,000
$3,630,000
$1,944,580
$8,000,000
Total =
$14,034,580
$16,150,000
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Update, $8,000,000 was added to the project
($4,000,000 was redirected from existing programming
for the Hwy 59 widening project and another $4,000,000
was added from new programming capacity.)
Merced Hwy 59 Widening, Phase 1
Widening Hwy 59 to four lanes from 16th Street to Olive Avenue/Santa Fe Drive including new sidewalks, bike
lanes, curb and gutter, and widening of the at-grade
BNSF railroad crossing. $764,580 was programmed in
the 2018 Plan for project development. $5,180,000 was
added in 2019, and $600,000 was added in 2021.
In the 2025 Update, $4,000,000 was redirected to the
Black Rascal Bridge Project, leaving a balance of
$2,500,000 for this project.
All $764,580
$5,180,000
$600,000
($4,000,000)
Total =
$2,500,000
$20,400,000
Merced Mission Avenue Widening
Widen and reconstruct a portion of Mission Avenue
between Henry Street and G Street. The project will
include a new storm drain, storm drain basins, sidewalks and bike lanes. This project was programmed in the
2021 Plan with $150,000 for a Project Study Report, and the 2023 Plan update programmed $1,000,000 for
environmental and design.
The 2025 Update programmed an additional $1,000,000
for construction in FY 27/28.
PSR,
Environ,
Design
$150,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
Total =
$2,150,000
$9,650,000
County Atwater Merced Expressway, Phases 1B & 2
Phase 1B constructs a new expressway from Green
Sands Road to Santa Fe Ave. $11.4 million was
programmed to Phase 1B in 2019 and $14,677,697 was
added in the 2021 Plan update. The 2023 Plan
programmed an additional $10.5 million for construction in 2027/28 and expanded the project scope to include
Phase 2 which extended the project limit to Bellevue Rd.
All $11,487,697
$14,170,000
$10,500,000
Total =
$36,157,697
$75,006,000
Atwater Bellevue Rd Reconstruction and Realignment
A partnership between the City of Atwater and the
County of Merced to realign and reconstruct a portion of Bellevue Road between Grove Avenue and Parade Street
immediately west of the City of Atwater. $200,000 was
programmed for a project study report in the 2021 Plan.
The 2023 Update programmed an additional $7,692,000
for design and right-of-way through FY 25/26.
PSR,
Design,
ROW
$200,000
$7,692,000
Total =
$7,892,000
$50,692,000
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Atwater Buhach Widening at Livingston Canal
Expansion of a single-lane portion of northbound Buhach Road to its ultimate two-lane facility width at the
Livingston Canal overcrossing, north of Juniper
Avenue/Avenue Two and south of Bellevue Road. This
project includes curb, gutter, and sidewalk to match
existing facilities. $200,000 was programmed in the 2023 Plan.
PSR $200,000 TBD
Livingston Hammatt and Campbell Intersection Improvements Intersection improvements at Hammatt Avenue and
Campbell Blvd. $1m was programmed the 2019 Plan,
and an additional $1,520,000 was added in 2023 for
construction which is anticipated in FY 26/27.
Environ,
Design,
Con
$2,520,000 $2,520,000
Livingston Transit Center
The development and construction of a transit center on Main Street at the railroad tracks in the City of Livingston that will serve as the hub for commuter rail and bus
transit services. Phase 1 will focus on regional local bus transit to include parking area improvements, non-
motorized transportation improvements, the
construction of the transit center building and bus
facilities. $1,900,000 was programmed in the 2019 Plan.
In the 2025 Update, the project funds were moved out
to FY 29/30.
All $1,900,000 $5,415,000
Livingston Winton Parkway Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of Winton Parkway from the SR 99
southbound ramps to just south of the Joseph Gallo
Court intersection. This project was programmed in the
2023 Plan with $253,000 for design in FY 24/25 and
$1,937,000 in FY 25/26 for construction.
In the 2025 Update, an additional $1,473,000 was added
to the project in FY 27/28. Construction is anticipated in FY 27/28.
Design,
Con
$253,000
$1,937,000
$1,473,000
Total =
$3,663,000
$3,663,000
Livingston Campbell Corridor Project
Study to examine opportunities to incorporate a Class I multiuse path to connect residents on the north side of SR 99 to the future transit center and existing
commercial commerce centers within the City of
Livingston. $165,000 was programmed in the 2023 Plan.
PSR $165,000 Unknown
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NEW PROJECTS
Jurisdiction Project Phase(s) Regional
Measure
Allocation
Estimated
Total Project
Cost
Livingston North Main Street Rehabilitation Project
$227,700 is programmed for design in FY 28/29 and
$3,181,500 in FY 29/20 for construction. These
allocations are contingent upon the City of Livingston’s use of local funding for a minimum of 10% of each
project phase.
Design,
Con
$3,409,200 $3,535,000 Livingston Main & Davis St. Signal Reconfiguration Project Study Report
$202,500 is programmed in FY 27/28 for the Project
Study Report. This allocation is contingent upon the City of Livingston’s use of local funding for a minimum of 10% of each project phase.
PSR $202,500 $225,000 County Santa Fe Road Rehabilitation Project $2,800,000 is programmed in FY 25/26. This project will be delivered by leveraging $2,393,000 in Local
Partnership Program funding.
Design,
Con
$2,800,000 $5,250,000
MCAG State Route 99 Projects (Merced & Atwater)
Caltrans will released updated Project Initiation
Documents for the SR 99 Merced Managed Lanes and SR
99 Atwater Managed Lanes projects in the spring of
2026. $4,000,000 is programmed in FY 29/30 to use as
local matching funds for state and federal funding
opportunities to begin the environmental phase of one
of these projects.
Local
Match for
Environ
$4,000,000 Unknown
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West Side Regional Projects
COMPLETED PROJECTS
Jurisdiction Project Completed Regional
Measure
Expenditure
Estimated
Total Project
Cost
Gustine Eastside Storm Drainage Project
Construction of a renovated storm drainage system
at Gustine Municipal Airport. This project was
delivered by leveraging Measure V dollars to secure
funding from the Federal Aviation Administration
and Turlock Airport. This project was programmed
in the 2018 Plan. Cost savings for this project were
reallocated to the Airport Security Project.
FY 18/19 $51,802 $763,388
Gustine Airport Security Project
Installation of new safety perimeter fencing and
security gates at Gustine Municipal Airport. This
project was delivered using regional Measure funds
and funds from the Local Partnership Program. This
project was programmed in the 2018 Plan. Cost
savings from the Eastside Storm Drainage Project
were used to cover cost-overruns for this project.
FY 18/19 $92,086 $115,000
Dos Palos Center Avenue North Area Project
The environmental, design and construction phases
of the rehabilitation of the Center Avenue North
between Marguerite Street and Lorraine Street,
and Lorraine Street between Center Avenue and
Dos Palos Avenue. The project included complete
street rehabilitation, the construction of a bike
path, ADA ramps and a new transit stop. $200,000
was programmed in the 2018 Plan and $586,000
was added in the 2019 Update.
FY 19/20 $786,000 $936,000
Gustine Hwy 33/140 Roundabout Project
Construction of a roundabout on Highway 33/140
at the intersection of 4th Street and 6th Avenue. The
project was delivered with Measure V Regional and
Congestion Mitigation Air Quality funds. This
project was programmed in the 2018 Plan.
FY 25/26 $810,000 $3,300,000 County Whitworth Road Rehabilitation Project Rehabilitation of Whitworth Road from the
FY 24/25 $5,373,575 $5,400,000
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Stanislaus County line to McCabe Road. $4.5
million was programmed for design and
construction in the 2021 Plan. The 2023 Plan
reflected an additional $900,000 from the
contingency reserve to address cost overruns.
Dos Palos Lorraine Street Bridge Replacement
Replaced the existing bridge located at the
intersection of Lorraine Street and Center Avenue.
This project was programmed in the 2023 Plan.
FY 24/25 $1,373,373 $2,764,000
County Palm Avenue Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of Palm Ave from SR 152 to Valeria
Street, just east of the City of Dos Palos. This
project was programmed in the 2023 Plan.
FY 25/26 $1,800,000 $1,800,000
County Hwy 33 Centinella Drive Turn Lane
$100,000 was programmed in the 2021 Plan to
study whether a left turn lane pocket was
warranted on southbound Hwy 33 at Centinella
Drive in Santa Nella. The study determined the
project was not warranted.
FY 21/22 $32,945 $100,000
Gustine Hwy 33/Hwy 140 Signalization Project
Installation of a signalized intersection at 4th Street and Highway 140. $2,200,000 was programmed in
the 2019 Plan for all phases of the project and an
additional $175,000 was programmed in the 2021
Plan. In 2025, the project study report determined
the project was not warranted.
FY 25/26 $5,000 $2,375,000
PROJECTS IN PROGRESS
Jurisdiction Project Phase(s) Regional
Measure
Allocation
Estimated
Total Project
Cost
Los Banos Pioneer Road Widening Project
Widening Pioneer Road in and near Los Banos and
an intersection improvement project at Ortigalita.
Measure V Westside Regional funding is
programmed across several fiscal years beginning
in 19/20 through 25/26. This project was
programmed in the 2019 Plan.
Environ,
Design,
ROW
$8,650,000 $45,000,000
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County Hwy 152 Pacheco Blvd Regional Path
Construct a class 1 bike path along Hwy 152 from
Badger Flat Road to Merced College Los Banos
Campus. $600,000 was programmed in the 2018
Plan. $1,621,000 was added in 2019 and an
additional $100,000 was added in the 2021 update.
All $600,000
$1,621,000
$100,000
Total =
$2,321,000
$2,321,000
County Henry Miller Ave Rehabilitation, Phases 1 & 2
Rehabilitation of Henry Miller Road from Hwy 165
east to Turner Island Road (Phase 1). $2,426,112
was programmed in the 2018 Plan and $350,000
was added in 2020 for a total of $2,776,112 for
Phase 1 which is complete.
In the 2019 Plan, $5,025,000 was added for Phase 2
will rehabilitate Henry Miller from Hwy 165 west to
Highway 33. An additional $3,525,000 was added in
the 2021 Update.
Design, Con $2,426,112
$350,000
$5,025,000
$3,525,000
Total =
$11,326,112
$11,326,000
Los Banos Hwy 152 and I Street Intersection
Intersection improvements at Hwy 152 and I Street
to include traffic signal upgrades, dedicated left
and right turn lane for northbound W. I Street, and
a dedicated right turn lane for eastbound Hwy 152.
The project will also upgrade and install ADA curb
ramps on all four corners and upgrade striping to
thermoplastic. This project was programmed in the
2023 Plan update with $250,000 for design in FY
24/25 and $700,000 for construction in FY 25/26.
In the 2025 Update, $750,000 was deprogrammed
from this project and reallocated to the Hwy 165 &
Vineyard/Dove Intersection Project, leaving a
balance of $200,000.
Design, Con $250,000
$700,000
($750,000)
Total =
$200,000
$1,270,000
Los Banos Hwy 165 and Vineyard/Dove Intersection
Installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Hwy 165 and Vineyard/Dove in the City of Los
Banos. This project will include a dedicated left turn
lane for all approaches, will upgrade and install
ADA curb ramps on all corners, and upgrade
striping to thermoplastic. This project was
programmed in the 2023 Plan update with
$620,000 for design.
In the 2025 Update, $2,810,000 was added to this
project from a variety of sources. $750,000 was
reallocated from the Hwy 152 and I Street
Intersection project to this project, $275,000 was
reallocated from the Hwy 165 and Scripps Drive
All $620,000
$750,000
$275,000
$1,785,000
Total =
$3,430,000
$4,445,000
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Intersection, and $1,785,000 in new funding
capacity was programmed. Construction is
anticipated in FY 27/28.
Los Banos Hwy 165 and Scripps Drive Intersection
Installation of a traffic signal to replace the existing HAWK system, adding a dedicated left turn land for
all approaches, upgrade and install ADA ramps on
all corners, and upgrade striping to thermoplastic.
This project was programmed in the 2023 Plan
update with $175,000 for design in FY 24/25 and
$150,000 for right-of-way in FY 25/26.
In the 2025 Update, $275,000 was deprogrammed
from this project and reallocated to the Hwy 165 &
Vineyard/Dove Project leaving a balance of
$50,000.
Design,
ROW
$175,000
$150,000
($275,000)
$50,000
$4,200,000
Dos Palos Blossom Street East Area Project
Rehabilitation of East Blossom Street and portions
of Lucerne Avenue, Leonard Avenue and Harris
Avenue including ADA compliant sidewalks.
$400,000 was programmed in the 2018 Plan.
$1,588,000 was added in the 2019 Update and an
additional $1,987,000 was added in the 2021
Update. $1,390,627 in cost savings from the
Lorraine Street Bridge project was allocated by
action of the Governing Board in May 2025 and is
reflected in the project total.
FY 25/26 $400,000
$1,588,000
$1,987,00
$1,390,627
Total =
$5,365,627
$6,575,000
County Ingomar Grade Reconstruction
Reconstruction of Ingomar Grade from Fahey Road
to Badger Flat Road. Construction anticipated in FY
28/29.
Design, Con $2,025,000 $2,025,000
County Hunt Road Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of Hunt Road from the City of
Gustine limits to Cottonwood Road. This project
was programmed in the 2023 Plan.
In the 2025 Update, an additional $600,000 was
programmed to allow for an increase in scope to
include Cottonwood Road from Hunt Road (west)
to SR 33.
Design, Con $50,000
$2,100,000
$600,000
Total =
$2,750,000
$2,850,000
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NEW PROJECTS
Jurisdiction Project Phase(s) Regional
Measure
Allocation
Estimated
Total Project
Cost
Gustine East, Hunt, and Sullivan Rehabilitation Project Rehabilitation of East Avenue from the north end
intersection with SR 140 south to the Hunt Road
intersection. Project improvements will continue
south on Hunt to the intersection of Sullivan Road
and then east until the project terminates at the
bridge near the intersection of SR 33/140 and
Sullivan Road.
$3,600,000 was programmed for design and
construction in FY 26/27.
Design, Con $3,600,000 $3,600,000
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Appendix A
Regional Projects Funding Schedules by Fiscal Year
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Revenue ACCRUED 25 /26 26 /27 27 /28 28 /29 29 /30 Total Total Measure V Revenue (Actuals / Estimates) $191,406,725 $25,796,117 $26,494,158 $27,288,983 $27,971,207 $28,810,344 $327,767,533 Total Measure V Revenue less 10% (FY 23/24-27/28) $24,086,614 $23,216,505 $23,844,742 $24,560,084 $25,174,087 $25,929,309 $146,811,341 East Side Regional Projects Fund (27% of total) $50,957,217 $6,268,456 $6,438,080 $6,631,223 $6,797,003 $7,000,913 $84,092,894 Interest Earned $3,586,674 $720,000 $194,412 $289,905 $289,905 $289,905 $5,370,802 $1,410,044 $313,423 $321,904 $331,561 $339,850 $350,046 $3,066,827 (A) Total Avaliable for Programming $53,133,848 $6,675,034 $6,310,588 $6,589,567 $6,747,059 $6,940,773 $86,396,868 (As of Oct 2025)
Jurisdiction Project 25/26 26/27 27/28 28/29 29/30 Total EXPENDITURES BALANCE Atwater Bellevue Road Rehab/Realign $2,350,000 $5,542,000 $7,892,000 $350,458 $7,541,542 Atwater Buhach Widening at Livingston Canal $200,000 $200,000 $56,585 $143,415 Livingston Hammatt & Campbell Intersect. $1,000,000 $1,520,000 $2,520,000 $29,399 $2,490,601 Livingston Transit Center $0 $1,900,000 $1,900,000 $0 $1,900,000 Livingston Campbell Corridor Project $165,000 $165,000 $0 $165,000 Livingston Winton Parkway Rehab $253,000 $1,937,000 $1,473,000 $3,663,000 $0 $3,663,000 Livingston North Main Street Rehab $0 $227,700 $3,181,500 $3,409,200 $0 $3,409,200 Livingston Main & Davis St. Signal Reconfiguration $0 $202,500 $202,500 $0 $202,500 Merced Hwy 59 Black Rascal Bridge Widening $1,750,000 $8,284,580 $4,000,000 $14,034,580 $359,659 $13,674,921 Merced Hwy 59 Widening, Phase 1 $2,250,000 $250,000 $2,500,000 $732,329 $1,767,671 Merced Mission Ave Widening (G St. to Henry) $150,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,150,000 $95,132 $2,054,868 County Santa Fe Rehab., Merced to Atwater $0 $2,800,000 $2,800,000 $0 $2,800,000 County Atwater-Merced Expressway, Phase 1B & 2 $25,657,697 $10,500,000 $36,157,697 $3,579,963 $32,577,734 MCAG SR 99 Projects (Atwater & Merced) $0 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $0 $4,000,000 County Bradbury Rd Rehabilitation $906,172 $906,172 $906,172 $0 County Sandy Mush Rd Rehabilitation $2,308,619 $2,308,619 $2,308,619 $0 Livingston Hwy 99 Winton Parkway On-Ramp Widen $626,434 $626,434 $626,434 $0 Atwater Winton Way Reconstruction, Phases 1 & 2 $2,660,000 $2,660,000 $2,660,000 $0 (B) Total Programmed: $40,276,923 $19,813,580 $1,520,000 $13,175,500 $4,227,700 $9,081,500 $88,095,203 $11,704,750 $76,390,453 $12,856,925 ($13,138,546) $4,790,588 ($6,585,933) $2,519,359 ($2,140,727) Cumulative Unprogrammed Balance: ($281,621) $4,508,967 ($2,076,967) $442,392 ($1,698,335) Contingency Programming:
Contingency Reserve Running Balance $3,580,608 $1,723,466 $2,045,370 $2,376,932 $2,716,782 $3,066,827 Closed Out Projects (Actuals)
(C) = (A - B) Balance by FY:
Programming Period
Contingency Reserve Allocations (5% of actuals)
Revenue ACCRUED 25 /26 26 /27 27 /28 28 /29 29 /30 Total Total Measure V Revenue (Actuals / Estimates) $191,406,725 $25,796,117 $26,494,158 $27,288,983 $27,971,207 $28,810,344 $327,767,533 Total Measure V Revenue less 10% (FY 23/24-27/28) $24,086,613 $23,216,505 $23,844,742 $24,560,084 $25,174,087 $25,929,309 $146,811,341 West Side Regional Projects Fund (17% of total) $32,084,174 $3,946,806 $4,053,606 $4,175,214 $4,279,595 $4,407,983 $52,947,377 Interest Earned $1,557,991 $45,881 $79,239 $108,114 $149,786 $154,279 $2,095,291 Leveraging Set-Aside or RLF (capped at $3m) $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $887,805 $197,340 $202,680 $208,761 $213,980 $220,399 $1,930,965 (A) Total Avaliable for Programming $32,754,359 $3,795,347 $3,930,165 $4,074,568 $4,215,401 $4,341,863 $53,111,703 (As of Oct 2025)
Jurisdiction Pro ject 25/26 26 /27 27 /28 28 /29 29 /30 Total EXPENDITURES BALANCE Dos Palos Blossom St. East Area $3,777,627 $1,588,000 $5,365,627 $3,253,822 $2,111,805 Gustine Hwy. 33/140 Signalization $5,000 $5,000 $0 $5,000 Gustine East, Hunt, and Sullivan Rehab $0 $3,600,000 $3,600,000 $0 $3,600,000 Los Banos Pioneer Rd Widening $6,250,000 $2,400,000 $8,650,000 $1,696,172 $6,953,828 Los Banos Hwy. 152 & I Street Intersection $0 $200,000 $200,000 $0 $200,000 Los Banos Hwy. 165 & Scripps Dr Int. $0 $50,000 $50,000 $0 $50,000 Los Banos Hwy. 165 & Vineyard/Dove Rdbt $0 $800,000 $2,630,000 $3,430,000 $0 $3,430,000 County Hunt Road Rehab $2,150,000 $600,000 $2,750,000 $1,739,538 $1,010,462 County Hwy 152 Pacheco Blvd Regional Path $2,321,000 $2,321,000 $25,741 $2,295,259 County Henry Miller Rehab Phases 1 & 2 $6,301,000 $5,025,000 $11,326,000 $2,523,136 $8,802,864 County Palm Ave Rehab (152 to Valeria) $0 $50,000 $1,750,000 $1,800,000 $1,739,538 $60,462 County Ingomar Grade Reconstruction $0 $2,025,000 $2,025,000 $0 $2,025,000 County Hwy. 33 Centinella Dr. Turn Lane $32,945 $32,945 $32,945 $0 County Whitworth Rd. Rehab (Stan. Co to McCabe) $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $5,373,575 ($873,575) Gustine Hwy. 33/140 Roundabout $810,000 $810,000 $810,000 $0 Gustine Eastside Storm Drainage $51,802 $51,802 $51,802 $0 Gustine Airport Security $92,086 $92,086 $92,086 $0
Dos Palos Center Ave. North Area $786,000 $786,000 $786,000 $0 Dos Palos Lorraine St. Bridge $1,373,373 $1,373,373 $1,373,373 $0 (B) Total Programmed: $28,450,833 $4,838,000 $6,150,000 $2,630,000 $7,100,000 $0 $49,168,833 $19,497,728 $29,671,105 (C) = (A - B) Balance by FY: $1,303,527 ($1,042,653) ($2,219,835) $1,444,568 ($2,884,599) $4,341,863 $260,873 ($1,958,961) ($514,394) ($3,398,993) $942,870
Contingency Programming:
($373,333) $209,216 $411,896 $620,657 $834,636 $1,055,035 Closed Out Projects (Actuals)
Programming Period
Contingency Reserve Allocations (5% of actuals)
Cumulative Unprogrammed Balance:
Contingency Reserve Running Balance:
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Appendix B
Implementation Plan Adoption, Updates, and Amendments
PLAN
YEAR
TYPE PURPOSE EFFECTIVE DATE
2017 Adoption Programmed projects in fiscal years
2017/18 and 2018/19
September 2018
2019 Biennial
Update
Amendment
Programmed projects in eight fiscal
years on the East Side (through
2024/25) and 12 fiscal years on the
West Side (through 2028/29)
Added $500,000 to the Hwy 33/Hwy
140 Roundabout Project and $350,000
to the Henry Miller Avenue Project,
Phase 1
September 2019
November 2020
2021 Biennial
Update
Updated project schedules and
programmed new revenue to existing
and new projects
December 2020
2023 Biennial
Update
Programmed projects through FY 27/28 January 18, 2024