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Canby transit building plan stalled after federal NEPA requirement blocks grant eligibility
Summary
Canby Area Transit staff told the advisory committee the agency cannot use federal grants to build a planned transit facility because required NEPA review was not completed before the property purchase; city council has asked staff to explore options including selling or downsizing the site.
Canby Area Transit staff told the advisory committee on Jan. 23 that the planned transit operations building is effectively on hold after a federal review requirement was not completed before the property purchase. The agency purchased the property under a prior manager; because the required pre-purchase environmental review was not performed, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants are unavailable for the project.
The agency’s interim discussion centered on why federal funds are now off the table and what short-term steps are possible. "The FTA has a requirement when you purchase property ... if you want to apply for any grants to help fund the building project," said Tanya, transit…
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