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RTC update: $330M in transportation credits proposed, milestone policy and eVTOL pilot discussed
Summary
Commissioner Webb reported the Regional Transportation Council discussed allocating $330 million in transportation development credits over two years, considering a milestone policy to avoid federal clawbacks, and preparing a submission to be among five national pilots for eVTOL operations.
Commissioner Webb (Speaker 8) delivered the Regional Transportation Council update to the court, noting three items of interest: a consultant recommendation to put $330 million in transportation development credits over two years to increase transit options; consideration of a milestone policy to identify and reallocate highway funds for projects not progressing to construction; and plans to apply to be one of at least five national pilots for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) programs.
Webb said the milestone policy discussion is driven by federal scrutiny of unspent funds and the potential for the federal government to claw back money not put to use. He said reallocation would prioritize shovel‑ready projects if local jurisdictions fail to advance older projects to construction.
Webb also announced that RTC and council of governments leadership changes were underway; the council noted the departure of Michael Morris as executive director. The court received the update as information; no court action was required immediately.
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