Fresno County Transportation Priorities – Transportation For All
Thousands of Fresno County Taxpayers Have Spoken: Here’s Their Vision for the Future of Transportation
At Fresno BHC, we believe the people most affected by decisions should be the ones shaping them. That’s why we’ve been deeply engaged in the Transportation For All process – listening to Fresno County taxpayers and lifting up their voices so they guide the future of transportation in our region.
Over the past several months, Transportation For All hosted 34 community meetings and collected 4,540 survey responses. Parents, seniors, youth, and workers came together to share their experiences about what’s working, what’s broken, and what needs to change to build a safer, more reliable, and more equitable transportation system.
The message is clear: Families want safer neighborhood streets, better public transit, and more options to walk, bike, and roll. Most of all, taxpayers are calling for a transportation system that reflects the everyday realities of life in Fresno County.
Neighborhood Streets First
The number one priority for taxpayers is closer to home than freeways or big construction projects. Residents ranked repairing potholes and damaged roads near schools, parks, and community centers as their top priority.
- Nearly 60% said improving sidewalks should be done first.
- Almost half want better lighting, reflectors, and signage to make driving and walking through neighborhoods safer.
Taxpayers want safe, well-maintained neighborhood roads because they affect health, safety, and quality of life. Families should not have to worry about crumbling sidewalks or unsafe crosswalks just to reach a school or park.
Transit That Works for Everyone
Another clear message from the community is that public transit must improve. Residents are tired of waiting for buses that don’t come often enough and don’t reach enough neighborhoods.
- 42.9% of taxpayers said more frequent buses were a top priority.
- 40.1% want service expanded so no one is left behind.
- Over 80% said they would use small shuttles and on-demand services if they were available and accessible.
Reliable public transit connects workers to jobs, students to education, and seniors to healthcare. Without it, too many people are left isolated or forced to spend more of their income on cars and gas.
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Transportation is more than just roads and buses. Taxpayers want a county where it’s safe to walk to the store, bike to work, or push a stroller on a sidewalk that actually connects to schools and parks.
- Nearly half of respondents said they want protected bike lanes separated from traffic.
- 30.8% said building and repairing sidewalks that connect homes to neighborhood destinations should be a top priority.
Safer walking and biking options give families healthy, affordable, and sustainable ways to move around their communities.
Fairness and Accountability Matter
Beyond specific projects, taxpayers are demanding accountability in how their dollars are spent.
- Two-thirds said they want funding to be spread evenly across categories, rather than funneled into only one or two areas.
- Nearly all residents agreed that community members should help decide which projects receive funding.
For decades, Fresno County taxpayers have paid into our transportation system through Measure C. But too many neighborhoods are still waiting for the improvements they were promised. Residents are now saying clearly: the next plan must be fair, transparent, and inclusive of all communities.
What’s Next
Measure C, the half-cent sales tax that has funded transportation projects for decades, is set to expire in 2027. That means Fresno County taxpayers have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to design a better transportation plan – one that truly reflects the needs and priorities of residents.
The decisions made now will shape the county’s transportation system for years to come. Listening to residents ensures the next plan is rooted in real life and reflects the priorities of people who use these systems every day.
At Fresno BHC, we’re committed to making sure these findings help shape how Fresno County invests transportation dollars and how leaders design the next ballot measure.
Now is the time to dig deeper into these findings and stay connected as we move toward a transportation measure for the 2026 ballot.
Together, we can build a transportation system that delivers safer streets, better public transit, and fair investment in every neighborhood. Thousands of taxpayers have spoken, and now it’s time for all of us to move forward together and create the transportation future we deserve.
Learn More
To learn more about these findings and stay connected as we move toward a 2026 transportation ballot measure:
- Review the full Community Findings Fact Sheet
- Explore the complete data presentation
- Sign up for the Transportation For All newsletter to stay informed and make sure your voice continues to shape Fresno County’s transportation future.
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