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Garner selects consultant for transportation plan update; council to consider contract Oct. 21
Summary
Town staff recommended hiring Bolton & Menk to update Garner's transportation element; scope emphasizes origin‑and‑destination data, regional coordination and grant assistance, with adoption targeted for December 2026.
Garner officials presented a draft scope of work and the recommended consultant for the town’s long‑overdue transportation plan update, with council expected to consider a contract on Oct. 21.
The recommendation comes from Julian Griffey, the town’s senior planner, who told the council the request for qualifications drew four submissions and that a multi‑department interview panel selected Bolton & Menk as the most qualified firm. Griffey said the draft scope focuses on community engagement, a data‑heavy origin‑and‑destination analysis, policy review and recommendations, and identification of funding opportunities including grant assistance.
The update will replace elements of the town’s 2010 plan and the 2018 update and is…
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