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Board discusses federal transportation reauthorization; agrees to coordinate on a letter
Summary
The MPO discussed the upcoming federal transportation reauthorization (bill expires in September) and reached informal consensus to develop a coordinated letter or position, working with county legislative staff and partners before returning to the board.
Jamie Drager (DOT) reminded the board that the federal transportation bill expires in September and that reauthorization (or interim extensions) could affect program allocations and discretionary grant availability. "That bill expires in September," Drager said, noting the need to track both the state and federal timelines.
Board members debated whether to draft a letter to the federal delegation in support of reauthorization or specific allocation approaches. Commissioners suggested first checking the county's existing federal legislative agenda and then preparing a draft to bring back for board consideration (the chair and several commissioners expressed support for coordinating with the city and airport authority so a joint request could be delivered to the delegation). Staff agreed to follow up and circulate a proposal for consideration at upcoming meetings.
