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Proponents pitch 30-year 'Better Roads, Safe Streets' measure, say Sanger could see multimillion-dollar boost
Summary
Proponents of a proposed 30-year Fresno County transportation measure told the Sanger City Council it would direct 65% for local streets and roads, 25% to transit and cap administrative fees, and estimated Sanger’s annual share could rise from about $645,000 today to roughly $4 million under the proposal; councilmembers pressed for a city-level allocation breakdown and details on oversight.
Sanger — Proponents of a proposed countywide measure called “Better Roads, Safe Streets” presented the proposal to the Sanger City Council on March 19, saying it would expand long-term local funding for streets, active transportation and transit.
Ashley Swearingen of the Central Valley Community Foundation described the measure as a 30‑year plan that dedicates 65% of revenues to local streets and roads, 25% to public transportation, 5% to regional projects and limits administrative fees to about 1%. She said the measure couples local flexibility with enforceable performance targets, including a countywide goal to reach a 70 pavement‑condition…
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