Lee Ann Eager of Fresno became chair of the California Transportation Commission on March 1 — making her the head of an agency that approves about $7 billion annually for roads, passenger rail, transit, bike lanes, and sidewalks.

Politico’s Debra Kahn posed several questions to Eager about transportation in the Golden State — including whether to suspend the gas tax — for a story published Wednesday.

“Suspending the gas tax right now, before we know what’s coming down the pike, I would be a little leery about doing that,” Eager answered.

Eager said that her big focus is on equity and safety throughout the state and not just in the big coastal cities. As president/CEO of the Fresno County Economic Development Corp., Eager is well aware of the challenges that San Joaquin Valley and Inland Empire communities face in obtaining equitable transportation funding.

Read the interview at this link.