Council delays $199,600 Bowman traffic-study contract after scope and timing concerns

Oct 22, 2025

The Department of Public Services recommended a not-to-exceed $199,600 contract with Bowman Consulting to study Newport’s traffic network. Councilors and residents questioned cost, summer-timing and geographic scope; the item was continued for more information.

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The Newport City Council declined to finalize a $199,600 contract with Bowman Consulting to study the city’s traffic network and instead continued the item to clarify scope, timing and price comparisons.

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