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Ballot Text of VTA Measure 2 For the November 2002 Ballot

The following is ballot text that VTA approved at its June 20 special board meeting. We will modify the ballot text to reflect any changes VTA makes between now and August, when the final edition must be turned in to the County Registrar's Office for the November ballot. Note that we are officially opposed to this measure because the VTA has proven, via fiscal waste, fare hikes, and service cuts, that it is incapable of running a transit system.

Summary:

Measure ???

ADVISORY VOTE ONLY

Shall the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority continue to
plan, design, construct and provide transit services as described
in the official Valley Transportation Plan 2020 (VTP 2020) as adopted
on December 14, 2000?
VOTING FOR THIS MESURE DOES NOT INCREASE TAXES 

Yes____ No____

Ballot text in full
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Shall the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority continue to
plan, design, construct, and provide transit services and augment and
enhance those services as described in the official Valley Transportation
Plan 2020 (VTP 2020) as adopted on December 14, 2000 and other planning
documents adopted by the VTA Board of Directors?

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 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 si years, VTA will also pursue transit related bicycle 
programs and paratransit (mobility impared) 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 statuates 
enabling the creation of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
in 1995.

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