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Road Funding Shortfall

Merced

Summary

The city's streets are in 'fair' shape, but keeping them there costs about $20 million a year — and Measure C and V only cover about $3 million of it. Staff estimates a $20-30 million shortfall just on the road projects already in design.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Roughly $20-30 million short on projects in design, and about $14 million a year short on basic maintenance.

✅Who benefits

All drivers, cyclists and residents who use city streets.

⚠️Who could be affected

Residents on streets that deteriorate before funds reach them.

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