The solution is not one, but rather a combination of strategies. In addition to reducing demand, we must also increase the capacity and efficiencyof our transportation system in step with the growing population.
Shasta County
After the publishing of the Shasta County Regional Improvement Program (SCRIP)(formerly Fix Five) Nexus Study, the cities in Shasta County held public hearings on the proposed fees. The SCRIP fees received approval in the City of Shasta Lake by a four to one vote, but were voted down in the cities of Anderson and Redding. The Anderson City Council voted four to one against the fees, while the Redding City Council's vote was three to two against the fees. The County of Shasta decided not to consider the program based on the no-votes in two of the cities. The local agencies determined that the SCRIP fee would have required passage by all affected jurisdictions for the program to take effect. Due to the local stipulation for unanimous county participation, the SCRIP will not be implemented in Shasta County at this time.
Tehama County
At this time, the Fix Five impact fees have not been considered by any jurisdiction in Tehama County. Consideration of the Fix Five fees has been postponed so that they may be considered in conjunction with a comprehensive study of impact fees for other types of facilities at a later date.
Implications for Future Projects
As congestion increases in the region and the traveling public becomes more impacted, local agencies may once again decide to pursue a regional solution. Information generated by the Fix Five Partnership can serve as the foundation to develop a regional solution, but only when the local jurisdictions are clearly commited to such an approach.
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