Scottsdale Transportation Commission backs FY25‑26 operating and CIP budgets, increases pavement overlay funding

The Scottsdale Transportation Commission voted April 17 to approve and recommend the Transportation Department’s proposed FY2025–26 operating and capital improvement budgets to the City Council.

The commission’s action advances a capital slate that rolls over existing projects, adds new design and construction work on pedestrian and bicycle connections, and increases the city’s pavement overlay budget to accelerate repaving. Commissioners voted to approve the recommended budgets by roll call; the motion passed with six yes votes.

Why it matters: the department’s operating and CIP budgets determine which projects move into design and construction, what maintenance programs are funded, and how the city positions itself for federal and regional grants (for example, ALCP, MAG and SS4A). Several commissioners and staff emphasized that design‑stage projects may require later budget adjustments as utilities, stormwater and right‑of‑way issues become clearer.

Key actions and vote

- Motion to approve the recommended operating and capital budgets (mover not specified in the transcript); seconded by Commissioner Cardella. - Vote record: Chair Miller — yes; Vice Chair…