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Washington County launches study of resilient transportation funding amid cuts to MSTIP general‑fund transfers

3274682 · May 12, 2025
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Summary

County staff outlined a study to identify long‑term funding and financing options for transportation capital projects after recent reductions in general‑fund transfers to MSTIP. The study will produce a list of implementable options and a public survey; staff expects to return to the committee in July and again in October 2025.

Washington County staff told the WCCC on May 19 they have launched a project to identify “resilient transportation funding options” after recent reductions in the county general fund transfers that historically supported the Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program (MSTIP).

Steven (county staff) and Jessica Peltz (project manager) presented the scope and schedule. Jessica described the work plan: compile potential funding and financing tools, assess implementation viability (including statutory and administrative constraints), build leadership consensus on a mix of options, and obtain board direction for implementation. She said staff will circulate a public survey this month, perform research with a consultant,…

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