How do Alameda Countys Measure B funds support the Ferry Service?
On November 7, 2001, Alameda County voters approved the reauthorization of the continuation of Measure B. Measure B provides for a one-half cent transaction and use tax to be used to fund public transportation. Measure B earmarked 0.78% of net revenues for the Alameda ferries. Alameda ferries consist of the Alameda/Oakland and Alameda Harbor Bay services. Over Measure B’s 20-year life span, total Alameda ferries Measure B revenues are projected to be $11,146,405. Collection of reauthorized Measure B revenue began in April 2002.
