North Bay Assemblyman Commends Gov. Brown's Proposed Transportation Plan

SUISUN CITY, CA -- A state assemblyman who represents parts of Solano County is praising components of Gov. Jerry Brown's newly proposed state budget that would raise money for repairing and strengthening the state's transportation infrastructure.

On Jan. 10, Gov. Jerry Brown released his proposed 2017-2018 state budget and five-year infrastructure plan, which includes raising California's gas tax to 21.5 cents/gallon to raise about $4.3 billion annually over the next 10 years for transportation-related projects, including street repairs and adding more public transit.

Assemblymember Jim Frazier (D – Oakley) released a statement after Gov. Brown released the proposal, commending Brown for presenting another balanced budget.

"The Governor continues to highlight the critical need to find a long-term, comprehensive funding solution for California’s transportation system," Frazier said.

“California’s road condition is rapidly deteriorating with an estimated funding shortfall of $59 billion for state highways and $73 billion for local roads. If we fail to make a significant investment in our local roads, it is expected that nearly one-fourth will be in ‘failed’ condition by 2026," he commented.

Frazier added that he's optimistic about working with the Governor and other elected officials in Sacramento to build consensus for a plan "to keep California moving in the right direction.”

Frazier represents California's 11th Assembly District, which includes 57 percent of Solano County, including the communities of Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City and Vacaville.

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