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ALAMEDA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
A presentation to the City of Union City
John Nguyen, Director of Programming and Project Controls May 12, 2026
Measure BB/Vehicle Registration Fee
Direct Local Distribution (DLD)
Program Orientation for Union City
ALAMEDA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
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A Brief History
2000 Measure B (MB)
• In 2000, Measure B reauthorized half-cent sales tax
• Sunset on March 30, 2022
Vehicle Registration Fee (VRF) Program
• In 2010, voters approved Measure F – VRF Program
• Authorized collection of an annual $10 per vehicle registration fee Measure BB (MBB) Program
• In 2014, voters approved Measure BB to augment and extend the prior Measure B. • ½ cent collections started in April 2015
• As of April 1, 2022, Measure BB collecting a full cent sales tax through March 31, 2045 Measure BB/VRF Direct Local Distributions 3
Measure BB/VRF Distribution
Local Streets and Roads (DLD)
Mass Transit (DLD)
Bike/Ped Safety (DLD)
Various Discretionary Programs
Paratransit (DLD)
PROGRAMS
~60%
CAPITAL PROJECTS
(MB/MBB)
~40%
1. PROGRAMS: Approximately 60% of funds
generated are for locally prioritized improvements
A. Direct Local Distributions (DLD)
B. Discretionary Programs
2. CAPITAL PROJECTS
• Union City Intermodal Station ($75M)
• Dumbarton Corridor Area Impvts. ($40M)
$380 M - $390 M
Generated Annually
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DLD Distributions Overview
~$200M
Annually
Available
to DLD Programs
• Over 50% of net revenues generated from the
Measure BB/VRF Programs are returned to source as
“Direct Local Distributions” (DLDs)
• Twenty recipients (cities, transit agencies and the County) • DLD Programs
• Bicycle/Pedestrian
• Local Streets and Roads (local transportation)
• Transit
• Special Transportation for Seniors and People
with Disabilities (Paratransit)
PROGRAMS
~60%
CAPITAL PROJECTS
~40%
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DLD Annual Projection
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Union City’s Total DLD History
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Program Eligibilities
Program Purpose Example Investments
Bicycle/Pedestrian Intended to expand and enhance bicycle and pedestrian facilities in Alameda County, focusing on high priority projects like gap closures and intermodal connections.
Union City Bike Lanes Project
Alvarado-Niles Rd Multimodal Corridor
BART At-Grade Ped Crossing Improvements
Pioneer Crosswalk Improvements
Pedestrian & Bike Master Plan Update
Sidewalk, Curb, Gutter Repair Programs
Pedestrian Infrastructure Enhancements
Local Street and
Roads
Intended to maintain and improve local streets and roads in Alameda County, and other local transportation priorities.
Quarry Lakes Parkway
Almaden Safety Improvement Project
Decoto Road Rehabilitation Project
Street Paving Maintenance Programs
Slurry Seal and Overlay Programs
Traffic Signal Maintenance Programs
Transit Intended for transit services, restoration of service cuts, expansion of transit services, and passenger safety and security.
Union City Transit Operations
Fleet and Facilities Maintenance
Seniors and People
with Disabilities
Intended to provide non-mandated services aimed at improving mobility for seniors and persons with disabilities.
Ride-On Tri-City!
Union City’s Annual Paratransit Program
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Thank You!
John Nguyen
Director of Programming and Project Controls
Alameda County Transportation Commission