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Renew Measure C debate centers on fixing roads vs. expanding transit funding
Summary
A coalition-backed Measure C renewal proposed by local transportation leaders would direct 82% to roads and 18% to transit over 20 years; presenters said the plan preserves county oversight and aims to leverage state and federal matching funds while a competing 30-year proposal would shift more to transit and change governance.
A county-backed Measure C renewal that would dedicate 82% of proceeds to road repairs and 18% to transit was presented to the Board of Supervisors March 17, sparking extensive questions about project lists, governance and ballot timing.
Mike Leonardo, introduced as a retired FCTA director, told the board the proposal reflects public polling that prioritized "fix roads, fix roads, fix roads" and is designed as a 20-year program to target local pavement repair, regional corridor improvements and to retain Fresno County Transportation Authority (FCTA) oversight.
"82% goes to roads, 18% goes to transit," Leonardo said. He described a structure where 50% of the overall measure dollars go strictly to repairing local roads,…
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