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Measure M could drive LA transportation for the next 4 decades

The Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority's recent additions to its train network are proving to be popular, and Measure M would finance the next generation. It would raise an estimated $120 billion over the next 40 years to fund new light rail lines, freeway upgrades and bike paths, among other projects.

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By Steve Chiotakis • Nov 4, 2016 • 1 min read

The Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority's recent additions to its train network are proving to be popular, and Measure M would finance the next generation. It would raise an estimated $120 billion over the next 40 years to fund new light rail lines, freeway upgrades and bike paths, among other projects. It would do so by creating a permanent, half cent sales tax, and build on similar tax already on the books. But some local leaders say their communities will never see the money.

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    Steve Chiotakis

    Afternoon News Anchor

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    Benjamin Gottlieb

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    Saul Gonzalez

    Reporter

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