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Fresno County Transportation Authority Appoints Terry Ogle as its New Executive Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 23, 2024 Media Contact: Rose Willems Measure C Advocate rose@measurec.com 559.681.9369 Fresno County Transportation Authority Appoints Terry Ogle as its New Executive Director (FRESNO COUNTY, CA) – After an extensive recruiting effort, the Fresno County Transportation Authority, (FCTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Terry Ogle to serve as its new

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Golden State Boulevard Improvement and Enhancement Corridor Project Groundbreaking Event

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 1, 2022 Media Contact: Rose Willems rose@measurec.com | (559) 681-9369   Golden State Boulevard Improvement and Enhancement Corridor Project Groundbreaking Event   (FRESNO COUNTY, CA) – A formal celebratory press event was held today, Tuesday, November 1, 2022, to break ground for the Golden State Boulevard Corridor Project. The

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Measure C Renewal Advances Toward Essential Local Road Improvements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2022 Media Contact: Rose Willems, rose@measurec.com, 559.681.9369   (FRESNO COUNTY) – The Fresno County Transportation Authority Board has approved a Measure C Expenditure Plan designed to ensure locally controlled transportation funding that will fix local roads and provide greater investments in transit, air quality and new technologies for urban and

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Measure C Renewal Plan Update
Measure C Renewal Plan Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2021 Media Contact: FCTA Rose Willems 559-600-3282 rose@measurec.com FCOG Brenda Veenendaal 559-233-4148, ext. 219 brendav@fresnocog.org Download Plan Here (FRESNO, CA) – As part of the initial development of the Measure C Renewal Plan, the Fresno County Transportation Authority today shared a summary of the results of an initial poll conducted to gauge voter’s awareness of Measure C and their priorities for a future transportation funding measure under consideration. Measure C was first passed in 1986 and renewed in 2006, resulting in billions of dollars of funding flowing into our community for transportation-related investments.

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State Route 180 Kings Canyon Expressway Completion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2020 Media Contact: Elizabeth Yelton, 559-488-4067 elizabeth.yelton@dot.ca.gov   (FRESNO COUNTY) – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) along with the Fresno County Transportation Authority (FCTA) announces the completion of 4.5 miles of new highway on the State Route 180 Kings Canyon Expressway from Smith Avenue to Frankwood Avenue in the

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New Electric Rideshare Program ‘REV-UP’ in Rural Fresno
New Electric Rideshare Program ‘REV-UP’ in Rural Fresno

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

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Residents in Clovis Have Free Access to the City’s Transit System.

(Fresno) On Oct. 5, the Clovis City Council unanimously voted to adopt a zero-fare model for the Clovis Transit. Effective immediately, the change allows riders to use both the Stageline and Roundup Services at no cost. The cost of the new program is covered by various grant funds, including Measure C. “Our residents will see

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Willow Avenue Project Completion Prompts Donation to Local Community Benefit Organization

(FRESNO COUNTY) – The Fresno County Transportation Authority (FCTA) along with the City of Clovis, announces completion of the $5.7 million Measure C funded Willow Avenue Project, resulting in a widening of the northbound lanes from Shepherd to Copper Avenues in Fresno County. In addition to widening the road, project improvements include installing a median,

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Blackstone & McKinley Railroad Separations Project

$6,000,000 in Funding for the Blackstone & McKinley Railroad Separations Project Approved by Fresno County Transportation Authority (FRESNO, CA) –The Fresno County Transportation Authority (FCTA) announces it has awarded $6,000,000 of Measure C funding to the City of Fresno to begin design and environmental studies for a project to build two railroad grade separations at

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Announcement of Public Information/Scoping Meeting

Cal Trans will be holding a public information/scoping meeting on March 20th  for the SR 99 South Fresno Interchange Project. This is an opportunity for the residents and businesses in the area to learn about and give feedback on the project, which is 5-6 years away from construction. English Spanish Event Map

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Historic First: Student Pilot Flies Electric Plane in Groundbreaking Flight Training

 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

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Request for Proposals – ADVERTISING, GRAPHIC ARTS, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

The Fresno County Transportation Authority (Authority) is seeking proposals from qualified advertising, graphic arts, or public relations firms to assist the Authority with the Measure C Extension Public Outreach Program.  Measure C is Fresno County’s half-cent transportation sales tax for transportation improvements through the year 2027 as outlined in the Measure C Extension Expenditure Plan.

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Request For Proposals – FCTA PROFESSIONAL EXECUTIVE SEARCH SERVICES

FCTA Professional Executive Search Services REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Deadline: Monday, July 24, 2023 – 4:00 pm. The Fresno County Transportation Authority (FCTA or Authority) is a local transportation authority organized and existing pursuant to California Public Utilities Code Division 15 (Sections 142000-142277, inclusive). The FCTA was created in 1986, when Fresno County voters passed Measure

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Registration is now open for the Railroad Model Competition!

  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

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New Electric Rideshare Program ‘REV-UP’ in Rural Fresno
New Electric Rideshare Program ‘REV-UP’ in Rural Fresno

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

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RFP – FCTA Professional Consulting Services

FCTA Professional Consulting Services REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2020 – 12:00 pm. The Fresno County Transportation Authority (FCTA or Authority) is a local transportation authority organized and existing pursuant to California Public Utilities Code Division 15 (Sections 142000-142277, inclusive). The FCTA was created in 1986, when Fresno County voters passed Measure C,

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FAA Public Comment Period for Application for Exemption Now Open

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

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Chairman Buddy Mendes Appears on Central Valley Today

Chairman Buddy Mendes Appears on Central Valley Today 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.

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SR-180 Kings Canyon Expressway

SR-180 Kings Canyon Expressway 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

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Clovis Starts 3 New Roadway Projects

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

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