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Committee chair: tunnel project pursuing state approval; no Metro outreach reported
Summary
Council member Ellis asked the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chair about recent news on a proposed tunnel project. The chair said no one had contacted the committee, that the project appeared to be seeking state-level approvals, and that he had no concerns based on the information he had received.
Council member Ellis asked the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chair about recent developments tied to a proposed tunnel project and whether the committee or mayor’s office had engaged with the project proponents.
The chair replied, "So I, nobody's reached out to me about the tunnel project. It's my understanding that they're pursuing a approval process through the state, rather than through Metro." When asked whether he had concerns about reports that the administration had been aware of the project since 2024, the chair said he did not have information to conclude that anyone knew the tunnel would proceed and that he "didn't have any concerns about how the administration has handled this," based on what he had been told.
Council member Ellis raised the question to check the committee's awareness and requested any outreach or investigations if appropriate. The chair indicated no further committee action or investigation had been initiated during the meeting.
