‘Better Roads, Safe Streets’ Submits Over 32,000 Signatures to Advance Transportation Measure Toward November Ballot

Demonstrating broad, countywide support from community leaders, business, labor organizations, local elected officials, and residents across Fresno County, the “Better Roads, Safe Streets” campaign on April 14 officially submitted over 32,000 signatures from Fresno County voters to the County Elections Office to qualify for the November ballot.

The submission marks a major milestone for the effort and underscores strong public support for improving local roads, enhancing safety, and strengthening Fresno County’s transportation infrastructure for future generations.

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Advocate of Better Roads Safe Streets holds up a sign

Veronica Garibay speaking to public during press event announcing the submission of over 32,000 signatures to advance Better Roads Safe Streets transportation measure toward November ballot

Mayor of Fresno Jerry Dyer speaking to public during press event announcing the submission of over 32,000 signatures to advance Better Roads Safe Streets transportation measure toward November ballot

Veronica Garibay walks one of fifteen boxes comprising of the 32,000 signatures collected by Better Roads, Safe Streets to advance the Better Roads, Safe Streets transportation measure

Mayor of Fresno Jerry Dyer walks one of fifteen boxes comprising of the 32,000 signatures collected by Better Roads, Safe Streets to advance the Better Roads, Safe Streets transportation measure

Mayor of Clovis Vong Mouanoutoua walks one of fifteen boxes comprising of the 32,000 signatures collected by Better Roads, Safe Streets to advance the Better Roads, Safe Streets transportation measure

Sandra Celedon and Fresno BHC Staff walk one of fifteen boxes comprising of the 32,000 signatures collected by Better Roads, Safe Streets to advance the Better Roads, Safe Streets transportation measure

Fresno BHC Staff walk one of fifteen boxes comprising of the 32,000 signatures collected by Better Roads, Safe Streets to advance the Better Roads, Safe Streets transportation measure

Advocates walk one of fifteen boxes comprising of the 32,000 signatures collected by Better Roads, Safe Streets to advance the Better Roads, Safe Streets transportation measure

Local Funding to Repair Our Roads & Make Our Streets Safer

The Better Roads, Safe Streets Ballot Measure:

Keeps local tax dollars here, prioritizing projects thousands of residents say matter most: repairing neighborhood roads and creating safer streets.
Makes it quicker, safer, and easier for all of us to get from point A to point B, regardless of whether we drive, take the bus, bike, or walk.
Invests in making neighborhoods safer: newer intersections, better lighting, and improved traffic signals to reduce crashes and protect drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Directs resources where they’re needed most, starting with neighborhoods that have the worst roads, most potholes, and fewest transportation options.
Strengthens our economy by investing in transportation projects that create good local jobs and help small businesses grow.

Better Roads Safe Streets – Fix Local Roads! Keep Our Kids Safe. More & Better Transit. Good Jobs! Without Paying Taxes.

A Citizen-Led Effort for a Better Fresno County

We all see and feel it – neighborhood roads are crumbling throughout Fresno County

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Crumbling roads, cracked pavement, and potholes are causing longer commutes, higher repair costs for drivers, slower emergency response times, and hurting local businesses.

This isn’t just inconvenient — it’s costly and unsafe. Every year we wait to repair our local roads and fix potholes, conditions worsen, and it becomes more expensive to make needed repairs.

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Together, We Can Ensure

Support Better Roads, Safe Streets Today!

The campaign for Better Roads, Safe Streets is needed to continue the funding to fix potholes and repair neighborhood streets without raising taxes and requiring strong citizen oversight and annual fiscal audits.

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