Measure C Provides Funding for Street Paving in the City of Fresno
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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The City of Fresno’s street paving season has begun.
It is investing $34 million in road improvements.
It is being funded by Measure C revenue, as well as state and federal dollars.
“Your local tax dollars are going right back into your local neighborhoods,” said Nelson Esparza, Fresno City Councilmember.
The first on the list is McKinley Avenue from Chestnut to Peach.
Over the next four weeks, crews will scrape up the old asphalt, remove it and repave it.
For years, McKinley has been a rocky road riddled with potholes.
“It’s not just people that live in the area or people that come to do business, but it is also the folks that go to and from our airport,” said Mayor Jerry Dyer.
The eastbound lanes will be closed first, and the westbound lanes will follow.
The McKinley project is just one of nearly 30 to be completed this year.
“We’re ensuring these projects benefit every part of Fresno, from busy commercial corridors to local neighborhood streets. Whether you live in the north end or the south end, we’re paving streets throughout Fresno,” said Dyer.
They’re asking for patience as road closures and detours will be in place, but they promise the smoother drive will be worth it.
Historic First: Student Pilot Flies Electric Plane in Groundbreaking Flight Training
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The Measure C New Technology Reserve Program celebrated a historical day in aviation on May 9, 2024. Student Pilot, Josiah Bohanon, logged the first in-flight minutes aboard an all-electric airplane in the nation. A non-profit organization, New Vision Aviation, trains disadvantaged youth in Fresno how to fly planes and is paving the way for the Central Valley pilots to succeed.
Registration is now open for the Railroad Model Competition!
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Calling all Fresno County schools—registration is now open for the Railroad Model Competition! We’re proud to have funded this hands-on educational experience that gives students of all grade levels the tools and mentorship to design a sustainable railroad model, encouraging them to build a better future with transportation sciences. In April 2023, teams will compete to connect cities throughout California and Nevada in the most timely, fuel efficient, and cost effective way with their designed models.
Registration ends October 7th! For more information, visit FSTI Railroad Model Competition Webpage.
New Electric Rideshare Program ‘REV-UP’ in Rural Fresno
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FRESNO, Calif. – Today Inspiration Transportation announced the launch of REV-UP (rural electric vehicle utilization project), its new electric rideshare program available for residents in rural unincorporated communities in Fresno County. The project, in partnership with the Fresno County Rural Transit Agency (FCRTA), will offer $5 round trip rides in all-electric 2020 Chevy Bolts. The pilot program will launch in West Park beginning on October 5th, 2020 and will extend to other rural communities, including Biola, in the coming months.
REV-UP was developed to help fill transportation gaps in sparsely populated, low-density communities where public transit is not viable and where FCRTA is stretched to provide services for residents in need. The pilot project aims to be a vital community resource, providing access to jobs, education, and health care as well as a reduction in vehicle emissions to improve air quality.
Inspiration Transportation was involved in the Fresno Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) collaborative community engagement process and draws on local data and direct community feedback to pinpoint specific areas of need where both public transportation and air quality are in dire need of improvement. In 2019, the American Lung Association ranked Fresno at the top for being one of the most polluted cities in the country, underscoring the importance to develop, implement, and market zero-emission transportation as critical to a community’s health. Inspiration Transportation will coordinate its microtransit services alongside local, social service organizations who have expressed the need for their
clients to access low-cost or no-cost transportation to help meet their basic needs.
Matthew Gillian, founder of Inspiration Transportation, and Moses Stites, General Manager of FCRTA
“My hope is that REV-UP will inspire residents to utilize electric vehicles not only for the reliability, cost, and time-saving benefits, but also for the long-term improvements to our air quality and our community’s overall health,” said Matthew Gillian, founder of Inspiration Transportation. “The TCC process was an eye-opening experience for me, and my goal is to make sure the funds we use go directly into the community so Fresno’s most underserved residents can experience the tangible benefits of our services. I am grateful to FCRTA for their support and guidance on this inaugural project for our organization, and I
look forward to expanding our services alongside agencies throughout the Central Valley.”
Primary funding, the electric vehicle, and project coordination for Inspiration Transportation’s rural rideshare pilot comes from FCRTA. Additional project funding comes from the Central Valley Community Foundation and Beneficial State Bank.
“We are excited to partner with Inspiration Transportation on this micro-mobility project. We believe this project is bringing new alternatives that enhance accessibility for rural residents living in unincorporated communities with a reliable, safe and environmentally friendly transportation. This will provide the residents of Biola and West Park with an innovative and cost-efficient transportation option where traditional general public transit has not been a suitable option,” said Moses Stites, General Manager of FCRTA.
Rides through Inspiration Transportation’s new pilot program are offered beginning October 5th, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, on a first-come, first-serve basis for West Park residents needing transportation into the Fresno-Clovis metropolitan area. Rides can be
requested by calling 1-800-425-1524. For more information on Inspiration Transportation and its services, please visit www.itransportev.com or email iTransportEV@gmail.com.
ABOUT INSPIRATION TRANSPORTATION
Founded in 2017, Inspiration Transportation is a 501(c)3 public charitable organization in the San Joaquin Valley with the mission of providing sustainable transportation to underserved communities. Inspiration Transportation believes it is critical to a community’s health to develop, implement, and market zero-emission transportation to its residents, and to offer low-cost or no-cost electric transportation where fixed-route, public transportation is not affordable or viable for its residents. For more information on Inspiration Transportation’s projects, partnerships, leadership, and funding sources, please visit: www.itransportev.com.
FAA Public Comment Period for Application for Exemption Now Open
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Cities of Reedley and Mendota file for Application for Exemption
Electric Aviation Program – Petition for Exemption
This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public’s awareness of, and participation in, the FAA’s exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.
Docket No.: FAA-2019-0691.
Description of Relief Sought: The relief sought by the petitioners will allow them to operate four Pipistrel Alpha Electro aircraft with the issuance of a Special Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA) airworthiness certificate, to conduct flight training in the aircraft for primary and differences training.
Comments on this petition must identify the petition docket number and must be received on or before December 30, 2019.
Chairman Buddy Mendes Appears on Central Valley Today
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Fresno County Board Supervisor and Measure C Board Chairman Buddy Mendes expresses concern that Measure C could be on the voting chopping block in 2027 and the devastating effect it would have on local transportation improvements. Watch the clip from Central Valley Today.
SR-180 Kings Canyon Expressway
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CONSTRUCTION DETOUR NOTICE
WHAT:
Rio Vista Avenue will be CLOSED with DETOURS in place at Oliver Avenue and Trimmer Springs Road to construct NEW intersections on the SR-180 Kings Canyon Expressway near Centerville, in Fresno County. Motorists are advised to use DETOURS and may experience slight DELAYS through the 4.5-mile Construction Zone. TRUCKS must use Belmont and Academy Avenues. *Please see Detour MAP on backside
WHEN:
DETOURS will be in place May 9, 2019 and remain in place through June 20, 2019–Weather permitting.
ACCESS:
Emergency Services Access along with Public Access will be provided for all Businesses and Residents in the Construction Zone.
SCHEDULE:
This $54.2 million project is locally funded by Fresno County’s half-cent transportation sales tax, Measure C leveraged with Federal and State transportation revenues. It is scheduled for completion in Fall 2020, weather permitting. Caltrans reminds motorists to Slow for the Cone Zone and thanks the community for their patience during the construction of this much anticipated project.
QUESTIONS:
For additional information on this project, please contact: Rose Willems, Measure C Advocate; 559.681.9369 or rose@measurec.com
Clovis Starts 3 New Roadway Projects
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Commuters take note: There are some major changes coming to Clovis roadways this summer. Starting in May, 2019 the city will begin work on three improvement projects. Commuters will see wider lanes along Willow Avenue, a new signal light at Shepherd and Minnewawa avenues, and a roundabout at Temperance Avenue near Highway 168. To read the full article on The Fresno Bee, CLICK HERE.
Annual Sanger Blossom Trail
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The Sanger Blossom Trail annual event was held on March 2, 2019 in downtown Sanger. This one-day event featured a 10k race with several hundred participants, a car show, and an assortment of vendors, live entertainment and speakers.
The Measure C roadshow stage was the event’s focal point and was was utilized for political speakers such as T. J Cox along with trophy presentations and music. Next to the stage Measure C’s booth handed out approximately 1,200 promotional bags with Measure C information that included “Don’t Take a Chance” educational items.
Measure C logo bags were also provided for the 600 race participants with water and snacks. In spite of the heavy rain, the event drew several thousand people throughout the day and allowed Measure C to distribute over 1,800 promotional bags.
Measure C Extension Operating Budget Public Hearing May 30, 2018
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Public Notice #3653961
The Fresno County Transportation Authority Board, in compliance with Section 142108 of the Public Utilities Code, will hold a public hearing on the Transportation Authority’s FY 2018-2019 proposed Measure C Extension Operating Budget. This public hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at the Fresno Council of Governments, Sequoia Conference Room located at 2035 Tulare Street, Suite 201, 2nd Floor in Fresno, CA.
A copy of the proposed Measure C Extension Operating budget for FY 18/19 will be available for public review during normal business hours at the Authority’s office located at 2220 Tulare Street, Suite 2101, 21st Floor in Fresno, CA or on the website at www.MeasureC.com.
Any inquiries regarding the above can be directed to the Fresno County Transportation Authority’s office at (559) 600-3282.
