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Bothell council hears options for renewing transportation funding; staff to explore voter-approved levy
Summary
City staff presented a proposed funding package for transportation operations, safety and capital projects and asked the council whether to continue research into a voter-approved levy; councilmembers generally supported continued work and discussed shifting funds to smaller sidewalk and safety projects that face grant shortfalls.
City of Bothell public‑works staff presented a transportation funding study session on Feb. 11 that laid out a proposed funding package intended to sustain maintenance and safety operations, accelerate pavement preservation and support multimodal capital projects. Staff asked two policy questions: whether the scope aligned with community feedback and whether the council supported continued research into a voter‑approved levy.
Public Works Director Erin Lenhart and colleagues told the council the staff‑developed proposal responds to community survey results and the Imagine Bothell Comprehensive Plan by prioritizing maintenance and safety while also funding sidewalks, bike lanes and larger…
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