5 Point Transportation Funding Plan from a California Republican Legislator

• Before adding new fees and taxes, look at how the current funding is used. Too much is used to build and not enough to maintain existing infrastructure.
• Any new funding has to be protected so it can only be used for roads, bridges and highways
• Reduce the nearly $60 billion in deferred transportation maintenance
• Look at California’s revenue surplus and a rainy day reserve fund; some of which should be dedicated to our transportation system.
• No new or increased charges until all previous transportation funding is actually directed to our roads.

State Sen. Anthony Cannella, R-Ceres, represents the 12th District. A civil engineer, he is vice chairman of the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee.​

San Jose Mercury News