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Clovis, California — A regional transportation funding proposal based on Measure C  and intended to support road improvements across Fresno County is drawing strong reactions from local leaders and residents, with debate intensifying over whether the measure represents needed infrastructure investment—or a long-term tax commitment that may not deliver expected results. At the center of the discussion is a new proposed $7.3 billion transportation measure promoted “Better Roads. Safe Streets” proposes a measure to allow local jurisdictions to keep local dollars in our cities and directs resources where they are needed most without raising taxes.  Right now, we see it and feel it. Neighborhood roads need help. It becomes more costly and unsafe if we wait. This measure prioritizes neighborhood streets, your local streets – fixing potholes, newer intersections, better lighting, and improving traffic signals.  It invests in making neighborhoods safer for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.  It enhances public transportation for those who rely on it – over 10.3 million riders in Fresno and 200,000 in Clovis last     year. The goal is to make it quicker, safer and easier for all of us to get from point A to point B.  Better Roads Safe Streets maintains the most local control, has the most flexibility, and increases funds for the County and every City in Fresno County.

 Better Roads, Safe Streets provides maximum flexibility to bring road systems within incorporated cities and rural unincorporated areas of the County to “good pavement condition.” It includes performance metrics, locked into law, to hold cities and the county accountable.  There are annual report requirements, independent financial audits, and oversight by a citizen committee. 

Of note, there will be no matching fund requirement for active transportation projects such as safe routes to school, bike/trail/walking paths, safety projects, protected facilities and street lighting. 

 Better Roads, Safe Streets resulted from a robust, countywide community engagement process. It held over 34 Town Halls, reaching 72 of the 91 zip codes in Fresno County, and interacted with over 4,500 residents.  Moreover, it caps administration at 1% of the  total measure proceeds and consolidates administration into one oversight agency – Fresno Council of Governments. All Cities have oversight over spending across all categories. 

 Better Roads, Safe Streets provides local funding to fix what matters most:

65% for Existing Neighborhood Streets

25% for Public Transportation

5% for Regional Connectivity

4% for Access & Innovation

1% for Administration & Oversight

 On April 14th, supporters delivered over 32,000 signatures for validation to qualify it for November. The Clovis City Council approved this measure on a 4-1 vote. 

We need this measure passed by Fresno County voters and would appreciate your vote.  

 Please read the measure. Don’t just listen to the rhetoric and noise. Truth deserves our effort.  Read the full plan for yourself and see who else is supporting the measure at: www.betterroadssafestreets.com.

Vote for Better Roads, Safe Streets.

FROM FRONT PAGE: “Better Roads. Safe Streets” proposes a measure to allow local jurisdictions to keep local dollars in our cities and directs resources where they are needed most without raising taxes.  Right now, we see it and feel it. Neighborhood roads need help. It becomes more costly and unsafe if we wait. This measure prioritizes neighborhood streets, your local streets – fixing potholes, newer intersections, better lighting, and improving traffic signals.  It invests in making neighborhoods safer for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.  It enhances public transportation for those who rely on it – over 10.3 million riders in Fresno and 200,000 in Clovis last year. The goal is to make it quicker, safer and easier for all of us to get from point A to point B.  Better Roads Safe Streets  maintains the most local control has the most flexibility, and increases funds for the County and every City in Fresno County.

 Better Roads, Safe Streets provides maximum flexibility to bring road systems within incorporated cities and rural unincorporated areas of the County to “good pavement condition.” It includes performance metrics, locked into law, to hold cities and the county accountable.  There are annual report requirements, independent financial audits, and oversight by a citizen committee. 

Of note, there will be no matching fund requirement for active                              transportation projects such as safe routes to school, bike/trail/walking paths, safety projects, protected facilities and street lighting. 

 Better Roads, Safe Streets resulted from a robust, countywide community engagement process. It held over 34 Town Halls, reaching 72 of the 91 zip codes in Fresno County, and interacted with over 4,500 residents.  Moreover, it caps administration at 1% of the  total measure proceeds and consolidates administration into one oversight agency – Fresno Council of Governments. All Cities have oversight over spending across all categories. 

Better Roads, Safe Streets provides local funding to fix what matters most:

65% for Existing Neighborhood Streets

25% for Public Transportation

5% for Regional Connectivity

4% for Access & Innovation

1% for Administration & Oversight

 On April 14th, supporters delivered over 32,000 signatures for validation to qualify it for November. The Clovis City Council approved this measure on a 4-1 vote. 

We need this measure passed by Fresno County voters and would appreciate your vote.  

 Please read the measure. Don’t just listen to the rhetoric and noise. Truth deserves our effort.  Read the full plan for yourself and see who else  is supporting the measure at: www.betterroadssafestreets.com.

Vote for Better Roads, Safe Streets.