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Council hears Transportation Funding Task Force update; consultants hired and summer launch targeted
Summary
Council and SDOT briefed the Steps Committee on a newly formed Transportation Funding Task Force to study funding for roads, bridges and sidewalks. SDOT said consultants (Nelson Nygaard and subconsultants) were procured, a summer launch is targeted and recommendations are expected by the end of 2027; councilmembers raised urgency for accelerating sidewalk funding and discussed revenue options including commercial parking tax and impact fees.
City staff and SDOT on Feb. 20 updated the Steps Committee on a new Transportation Funding Task Force aimed at identifying implementable revenue and policy options to address long‑term funding gaps for sidewalks, roads and bridges.
Calvin Chow of central staff reminded the committee the task force was created alongside the 2024 voter‑approved transportation levy to study additional funding tools and provide actionable recommendations. "This resolution did highlight the need for sidewalks, bridges, and paving projects as the transportation network greatest needs," Chow said.
SDOT project manager Sarah Strand said the department completed a complex procurement and brought on…
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