A 2008 transit “doomsday” resulted in state lawmakers raising the RTA sales tax, with part of the proceeds spinning off to the Collar Counties to pay for transportation projects.

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San Diegans might vote soon on a sales tax hike to fund transit. What could it pay for? Such a measure could raise around $250 million a year to erase projected deficits and upgrade service.