Fresno’s Measure C Steering Committee recommends dedicating 65% of the next half-cent sales tax to neighborhood streets and roads, with 25% for public transportation, reflecting residents’ top priorities. (GV Wire/Jahz Tello)
- Steering committee backs 65% of Measure C funds for local streets, nearly doubling current road funding levels.
- Public transportation receives 25% to expand bus rapid transit, on-demand services, and regional transit coordination.
- Remaining funds target regional connectivity, transportation innovation, and administration, aiming to modernize Fresno County’s transportation infrastructure.
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A citizens’ steering committee recommended Thursday that 65% of the next Measure C half-cent sales tax, totaling more than $4.8 billion, be dedicated to fixing Fresno County’s neighborhood streets and roads, Fresno Council of Governments announced Friday.
The 2026 Measure C General Category Allocations recommendation also prioritizes public transportation, which would receive 25% of funds, with remaining money earmarked for regional connectivity, transportation innovation, and administration.
Recommendation Approved by 30-Member Committee
The recommendation, approved by a 30-member committee representing Fresno County cities, the county government, and community organizations, reflects public input and survey data showing residents rank local road conditions as their top transportation concern, the committee said.
The allocation nearly doubles the funding for local streets and roads compared with the current Measure C, which expires in early 2027.
“Getting to this point has taken a tremendous amount of time, work and patience,” said Parlier Mayor and Fresno COG Chairwoman Alma Beltran.
Under the recommendation, the 2026 Measure C funds would be divided as follows:
- Existing Neighborhood Streets and Roads: 65% ($4.81 billion)
- Public Transportation: 25% ($1.85 billion), split among Fresno Area Express, Clovis Transit, and Fresno County Rural Transit Agency
- Regional Connectivity: 5% ($370 million)
- Transportation Innovation: 4% ($296 million), including electric vehicle infrastructure, autonomous vehicles, and fare reductions for seniors, veterans, and disabled populations
- Administration: 1% ($74 million)
Public transportation remains the county’s second-highest priority, and the 25% allocation is designed to expand services, including Bus Rapid Transit and on-demand transit in denser urban areas. Regional connectivity would fund major arterials, roadways, and freeway interchanges.
The Fresno COG Policy Board will consider approving the recommendation at its Nov. 20 meeting.
“We heard you loud and clear, Fresno, and this recommendation reflects what you said matters most: roads No. 1 and transit No. 2,” said Mendota Mayor Victor Martinez and Fresno COG Vice-Chairman. “Measure C looks very different now than it did 40 years ago when it was first approved. Let’s keep the success rolling and Fresno County moving with this historic investment!”
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