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In November, 1986, the Fresno County voters passed a 1/2% sales tax increase (Measure C) by 57.6%.
Measure C's title and purpose as presented to the voters was "Improving Roads and Transportation in Fresno County."
The Fresno County Transportation Authority, which was created by the Enabling Legislation, was authorized to impose
the sales tax ordinance for a 20-year period. The collection of the tax began on July 1, 1987.
Measure C will result in implementation of the largest transportation public works project in Fresno County history.
Current estimates are that the local tax, leveraged with State/Federal and other funds, will result in extensive highway
construction for the County and an overall transportation program valued at over $1 billion.
The purpose of Measure C, improving the existing and proposed highway system of Fresno County, also offers the citizens
and governmental entities of the County great opportunity. It provides for three unique things:
- An opportunity for cooperative planning and implementation for the 20-year transportation needs
of the County
- An opportunity to build a system that can significantly meet the future needs of the County, and
- An opportunity for local jurisdictions to have local transportation purpose funds immediately
available to address some of their current needs.
The Promise of Measure C
Local streets and roads as well as regional routes benefit from Measure C. Fresno County and its 15 cities invest 25%
of Measure C funds in rural roads and local communities. Remaining funds are divided 70-30 between urban and rural
programs administered at the regional level. Less than 1% of all Measure C funds are used for planning and administration.
Expenditure plans are developed and reviewed every two years to accommodate growth and changes in resources.
Measure C has kept its promises since 1986, improving streets and roads in every community in Fresno County. Measure C
improves our quality of life and supports our regions economy.
The details of the Measure C program are described throughout the Annual Report. The strength of the whole program is
its flexibility, its emphasis on cooperative planning and implementation, and its policy of 25% of funds for local
transportation purposes and 75% of funds for construction programs.
For any detailed information, contact the Transportation Authority Office of the Advocate (4538 East Weldon, Fresno,
CA, 93703, (559) 251-6105) or the Fresno County Transportation Office (2220 Tulare Street, Suite #411, Fresno, CA 93721,
(559) 453-5023).
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MEASURE C IN THE NEWS |
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Thursday, November 20, 2008
BIDS OPENED ON SR41 SOUTH EASTON LANDSCAPING PROJECT
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Thursday, October 23, 2008
Measure C Citizens Oversight Committee
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Notice Requesting Bids For Construction of State Route 41 Easton Landscaping Project - Clayton to Lincoln
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