Study shows Madera riders shifting to on‑demand services; council seeks equity safeguards A FlexLinks study presented May options for on‑demand microtransit to supplement or replace low‑performing bus segments. Council members supported exploring microtransit for some markets but emphasized protecting transit‑dependent riders and increasing outreach and language access.

Madera's transit future is shifting as city leaders explore on-demand microtransit options, but will they ensure equity for all riders?

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Caltrans project on Yosemite Avenue to begin May 15; downtown parking and access expected to be affected City engineering staff and Caltrans described a capital preventative-maintenance project on State Route 145 (Yosemite Avenue) starting May 15, including road diet elements, medians, bike lanes, new lighting and roundabouts. Staff warned downtown businesses may temporarily lose dozens of parking spaces and described outreach and mitigation steps.

Major upgrades are coming to Yosemite Avenue this May, but downtown businesses may face parking challenges—find out how this will impact you!

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Council approves $194,268.22 city contribution to Madera County EDC; director reports potential 212 layoffs at local winery Council approved the city’s $194,268.22 share of the Madera County Economic Development Commission’s FY 2026‑27 budget. MCEDC director Christina Gallagher reported recent local developments, including a WARN notice indicating about 212 jobs potentially affected at a winery; the director said she is coordinating with workforce partners.

Madera's council just approved a significant budget allocation as a local winery faces potential layoffs of 212 workers—what's next for the community?

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Madera council adopts housing element update; HCD had issued conditional compliance The council adopted the 2024–2032 housing element after consultants said HCD issued a letter of conditional compliance; the plan identifies RHNA capacity (6,240 units), rezones for 82 parcels (123.4 acres), density increases for R‑2/R‑3 zones and 27 implementation programs to meet state requirements.

Madera City Council just approved a groundbreaking housing element update, paving the way for 6,240 new units and significant density increases!

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Madera council approves management agreement for domestic well mitigation program, capping typical reimbursements at $35,000 The City Council approved a management agreement among local GSAs to operate a Domestic Well Mitigation Program that uses a four‑phase application process, a $100 application fee, and typical reimbursements up to $35,000 paid directly to preapproved drillers; staff and council discussed connecting properties near city water mains instead of drilling new wells.

Madera City Council just approved a groundbreaking Domestic Well Mitigation Program to assist homeowners with dry wells, offering reimbursements up to $35,000!

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Madera council approves street repair contract, allocates funds for 2025 water plan and adds MLK proclamation Council awarded a contract to QA Contractors for permanent paving/slurry work tied to several street repair programs, authorized up to $75,000 for the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, and approved the 2026 proclamations list with a Martin Luther King Jr. proclamation added.

Madera City Council just greenlit crucial contracts for street repairs and boosted funds for the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, including a new proclamation honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

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Madera council adopts mitigated negative declaration for Northeast water storage tank and transmission main The council unanimously adopted a CEQA mitigated negative declaration and mitigation monitoring program for a project that would build a 2.5 million‑gallon water tank, booster pump station and about 2.5 miles of transmission main; staff noted mitigation for biological, tribal and geologic resources and one comment from the Department of Fish and Game.

Madera City Council has taken a significant step forward by approving a new 2.5 million-gallon water storage tank project that promises to enhance water supply while prioritizing environmental safeguards.

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