Commissioners press grant applicants to avoid duplicate studies, focus on implementation

Multiple commissioners told the conveners they do not want another study that merely repeats work already done. One commissioner asked whether the planning funds would simply add another plan "on top of" existing project lists and suggested county staff and conveners design the scope to "fill in gaps, not just replicating information." Presenters said they have started an inventory of existing studies and will aim to fill identified gaps so the region can use a consolidated product to pursue implementation dollars.