Measure C - Improving Transportation in Fresno County

What is Measure C?

Since 1986, Measure C, a half-cent sales tax, has funded a variety of programs that aim to improve the overall quality of Fresno County's transportation system affecting all 15 cities within the County. In its first 20 years, Measure C delivered more than $1 billion of improvements to State highways and County roadways, and has allowed for the building of additional lanes and freeway improvements for regional transportation.

As a result of the successful original measure, Measure C Extension 2007-2027's projected $1.7 billion will benefit more than just the daily commuter, but all residents of Fresno County. It will not only fund improvements of local streets by repairing potholes and paving streets and sidewalks, it will also fund rideshare incentive programs and environmental enhancement programs that lessen the impact of emissions in the Central Valley.

Measure C Commuter Programs

Measure C funds are now available in three new programs that help reduce your driving costs:

» Commuter Vanpool Program

The Commuter Vanpool Program is a cost-effective way to get to your destinations safely and improve our air quality. You'll be eligible for reimbursements that can cover start-up costs, or financial assistance to maintain your existing vanpool.

[Learn more]

» Farmworker Vanpool Program

Try a cost-effective alternative to driving alone. The farm worker vanpool program offers subsidies and reimbursements for new vanpools to cover start-up costs such as medical exams, as well as driver incentives.

[Learn more] [Vanpool Incentives] [Estímulos de Vanpool]

» Senior Taxi Scrip Program

Fresno County seniors: receive a 75% discount on taxi fares with taxi scrip! Seniors 70 years and over are eligible for the scrip, which can be purchased at select FAX locations and senior centers, Clovis City Hall and by mail through Fresno COG.

[Learn more] [Fact Sheet (PDF)] [Radio/TV Spots]

» Carpool Program

The Commuter Carpool program will reward motorists who carpool to work or school. If you carpool at least twice a week, you can enter to win a $1,000 cash prize to be given away every month! Each eligible weekly entry qualifies carpoolers for the July 2010 Grand Prize Drawing for a hybrid vehicle and other valuable prizes!

[Learn more] [Carpool Promotion - English | Spanish]