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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION NO. ____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, TO SUPPORT THE BETTER
ROADS, SAFE STREETS TRANSPORTATION MEASURE
WHEREAS, local streets, neighborhood roads, sidewalks, bike paths, and transit facilities are the infrastructure most directly used by residents every day —connecting families to schools, jobs, healthcare, and essential services —and many of these assets are aging, underfunded, and in urgent need of repair; and WHEREAS, unsafe local road conditions disproportionately impact children, seniors, people with disabilities, and low -income residents, necessitating investment to provide safe routes to schools, pedestrian safety, traffic calming, and improved access to public transit; and
WHEREAS, locally controlled transportation funding measures have the ability to allocate funds generated within Fresno County to the communities from which the funds were generated, rather than primarily toward state-owned highways or infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the Better Roads, Safe Streets campaign is a broad, community-led coalition working with cities, residents, labor, business, and community organizations to develop a transportation investment plan that reflects local priorities, prioritizing equity and long-term sustainability; and
WHEREAS, the Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act proposes the continuation of an existing half -cent transportation sales tax for 30 years —without increasing the current tax rate —generating an estimated $7.4 billion dedicated to repairing local roads, improving transit reliability, enhancing walking and bicycling safety,
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expanding safe routes to schools, and supporting transportation improvements across Fresno County; and
WHEREAS, the proposed plan prioritizes local street and road maintenance first, while also funding public transit, improving countywide connectivity, and ensuring transportation investments equitably serve both urban and rural communities; and WHEREAS, the proposed plan emphasizes strong local control, requiring that funds be allocated and expended in accordance with voter-approved categories and local project lists, supported by clear performance metrics, measurable outcomes, and regular public reporting to track progress and effectiveness; and WHEREAS, robust and independent oversight mechanisms ; including citizen oversight, fiscal audits, and transparency requirements ; are critical to ensuring that all transportation revenues are used as voters intend, safeguarding public trust and accountability; and
WHEREAS, the 30 -year measure includes formal evaluations at each 10 -year interval to assess whether transportation investments are meeting identified local and countywide needs, to measure performance against adopted outcomes, and to evaluate and respond t o changing transportation demands identified by cities and local jurisdictions, while remaining consistent with voter-approved intent; and WHEREAS, sustained, locally directed transportation investment is essential to improving emergency response times, reducing traffic injuries and fatalities, supporting economic development, and ensuring safe, accessible mobility for all residents of Fresno County.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno as follows:
1. Supports the Better Roads, Safe Streets campaign and its proposed Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act; and
2. This resolution shall be effective upon final approval. * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
CITY OF FRESNO )
I, AMY K. ALLER, Interim City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, at a regular meeting held on the day of 2026.
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT :
ABSTAIN :
Mayor Approval: , 2026
Mayor Approval/No Return: , 2026
Mayor Veto: , 2026
Council Override Vote: , 2026
AMY K. ALLER
Interim City Clerk
By:
Date
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
By:
Amanda B. Freeman Date
Special Assistant City Attorney