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Subcommittee weighs stricter upfront cost requirements after repeated budget increases
Transportation Subcommittee (transportation committee) · March 24, 2026
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Summary
Members debated requiring earlier geotechnical/drainage work, adding guidance for state-road projects, and awarding application points for more complete estimates to reduce recurring design-stage cost increases.
Staff raised concern that several projects are returning with substantial cost increases after selection, and suggested the committee consider requiring more detailed cost components at the application stage and better enforcement of the cost-containment policy.
Members suggested concrete…
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