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COMPASS update: regional options include vehicle fee or per-mile charge, rapid transit discussed
Summary
Councilman Rob Hartsock reported on COMPASS discussions about transportation funding that could require voter approval, including a vehicle registration fee increase or a per-mile charge, and noted regional Rapid Transit planning south of the Boise River between Boise and Caldwell.
Councilman Rob Hartsock provided an update from a COMPASS meeting, stating regional transportation funding is under review and that options being considered include increasing car registration fees or instituting a per-mile charge. He said both approaches would require voter approval. Hartsock also reported that the city's RFP for design engineers is progressing, with the top three firms to be interviewed, and summarized regional discussion about Rapid Transit planning south of the Boise River between Boise and Caldwell.
The report was informational; no city action or vote followed during the meeting. Council members noted the potential need for voter approval and the local implications of regional planning decisions.
