TransMAC adopts a formal six-step study-request procedure for future topics
Feb 19, 2026
TransMAC members reviewed a six-step process staff proposed to screen study requests — from problem statement to final deliverables — and expressed early support while urging staff-to-member idea input and clearer prioritization criteria.
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Lauren Torres, TransMAC staff, presented a six-step study-request procedure intended to formalize how topics are proposed, scoped and resourced. "The 1st step is the problem statement," she said, explaining that each submission must show why the topic aligns with the committee's charter, the desired deliverable and a high-level estimate of level of effort and cost.
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