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Committee clarifies allocations for 2026-27 traffic calming projects; final project approvals to come
Summary
Council member Zappone briefed a resolution directing the Transportation Commission on budget allocations for permanent and adaptive traffic-calming projects in 2026 and 2027; the resolution sets allocation categories but does not approve specific projects or designs, which the commission will recommend later.
Council member Zappone briefed the committee on a resolution that would direct the Transportation Commission about how to allocate funds for traffic-calming and safe-streets projects in 2026 and 2027. The resolution does not approve specific projects or designs; it specifies how much of the 2026 and 2027 allocations should go to permanent projects versus adaptive (temporary) projects and which permanent funds can be reserved for projects delivered in 2027.
Committee members asked for clearer guidelines describing when a project should be classified as "permanent" versus "adaptive," and requested earlier engagement from staff and the Transportation Commission so council members can weigh in before recommendations arrive "baked." The Transportation Commission will make recommendations to council on final project selection and design; council retains final approval authority.
Staff and councilors encouraged colleagues to attend Transportation Commission meetings to better understand project proposals; one councilor urged staff to bring recommendations before projects are finalized so the council can discuss adaptive versus permanent treatment earlier in the process.
