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Transport department, parking, traffic engineering and Metro outline 2026 budgets; federal funding shifts noted
Summary
City transportation staff presented capital and operating budget highlights for 2026: reallocated TIF borrowing for a BRT project, parking capital for Block 88 and garage upgrades, traffic engineering capital for lighting and safety programs (amended at finance committee), and Metro reporting operating pressures as federal COVID funds expire.
City transportation staff briefed the Commission on capital and operating budget highlights for 2026 on Oct. 8, covering the Department of Transportation (DOT), Parking Division, Traffic Engineering and Metro Transit.
DOT and capital highlights: Liz Gallen said the department requested $3.9 million in additional TIF‑supported borrowing for 2026 to reallocate funds (not new TIF) from the Perry Street Overpass and $1.4 million from TID 42 (originally part of Park Street reconstruction) to support the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) program. She noted federal funding discussions for BRT are ongoing with FTA and that some large projects (Heapker Road interchange) are out‑year (2030) items.
Parking Division: Stephanie described a capital…
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