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Mayor says Richmond missed NDOT Community Crossings grant; councilors discuss local wheel tax and state changes
Summary
The mayor reported Richmond was not awarded the NDOT Community Crossings grant after the program’s statewide funding was cut; councilors discussed pursuing a local vehicle (wheel) tax and raised concerns about a legislative change that carved a separate 'last lane miles' bucket tied to local taxes.
At the start of the Dec. 15 meeting, the mayor told the Richmond Common Council that the city was not awarded the NDOT Community Crossings grant for 2026. City officials said the program’s statewide funding was reduced from $350,000,000 to $100,000,000 and that roughly 450 applicants competed for awards that ultimately went to 191 cities; Richmond did not receive an award this cycle.
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