1/2-Cent Transportation Sales Tax
ROADS • BRIDGES • TRAFFIC SIGNALS • SAFETY • WALKABILITY • STREET MAINTENANCE
- First approved by voters in 1991, the 1/2-cent Transportation Sales Tax has generated approximately $117 million to support transportation system improvements in Branson.
- The Transportation Sales Tax generates approximately $7.5 million per year with funds going towards street resurfacing and rehabilitation, traffic flow, roadway capacity, safety and walkability projects.
- Renewed for the second time in 2005, for a 20-year period, the tax passed with nearly 81% approval.
- When possible, funding is leveraged with other partners, including county, state, federal government and private developers.
- The 2025 proposed 1/2-cent Transportation Sales Tax would be a continuation with no additional cost to taxpayers. A significant portion of the revenue generated comes from visitors to the region.
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Transportation Tax Projects
City-Wide Improvement Programs
Major Street Resurfacing and Rehabilitation
This ongoing annual program focuses on maintaining or enhancing local streets, resurfacing the main thoroughfare system, and upgrading residential streets to collector standards, including necessary stormwater management and sidewalks.
Traffic Flow and Safety
Enhancements to traffic management services, including upgraded signal systems, to ensure smoother and safer travel.
Walkability
Infrastructure initiatives aimed at enhancing the connectivity of sidewalks and transit routes will promote complete streets and boost accessibility in accordance with the ADA transition plan.
Bridge Repair & Replacement
Bridge repair and replacement projects at various locations in the city.
Street Maintenance
Continued maintenance of public streets which includes street sweeping, irrigation system maintenance and repair, right of way maintenance, street light/traffic signal maintenance and repair as well as winter weather response.
