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Small contract amendment added to Thorpe Tunnel study; staff previews Safe Streets funding cycle
Summary
Council was briefed on a $13,000 contract amendment to add one alternative to the Thorpe Tunnel study; staff said polished alternatives will be released after the new year and noted the study focuses on BNSF tunnel capacity. Abigail Martin also previewed Transportation Commission consideration of Safe Streets for All projects for 2027 construction and quick-build work for 2026.
Kevin Picasso told the committee that a roughly $13,000 contract amendment was proposed to add one additional alternative to the Thorpe Tunnel alternatives study, which examines tunnels under the BNSF corridor on Thorpe Road and the Fish Lake Trail tunnel. Picasso said multiple draft concepts and early cost estimates are under review and…
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