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Fresno Councilman Halts Second Roundabout Amid Backlash

4/9/2026

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Fresno, California faced backlash over newly installed roundabouts on Wishon Avenue intended to reduce speeding after a viral TikTok video showed a truck speeding past one, part of a broader effort based on neighborhood feedback.
Nelson Esparza, Fresno City Councilman, initiated the project in 2019.
Esparza acknowledged mixed reactions and halted plans for a second roundabout.
He is exploring redesign options for the existing structure.

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Fresno, California faced backlash over newly installed roundabouts on Wishon Avenue intended to reduce speeding after a viral TikTok video showed a truck speeding past one, part of a broader effort based on neighborhood feedback.
Nelson Esparza, Fresno City Councilman, initiated the project in 2019.
Esparza acknowledged mixed reactions and halted plans for a second roundabout.
He is exploring redesign options for the existing structure.