Council hears TPO update: possible 9.6% federal increase could yield ~$45M locally; $9B bridge program planned

Sep 2, 2026

Vice Mayor Tracy Grubbs reported that a pending federal package under consideration could produce a 9.6% increase in local TPO funding (about $45 million locally) and described a proposed $9 billion annual bridge program with a 95% federal match as an opportunity for local projects.

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Vice Mayor Tracy Grubbs told the council about recent Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) discussions and potential federal funding increases. "That 9.6 ends up being about a $45,000,000 increase per year to us," Grubbs said, summarizing projected local increases tied to federal action still pending in Congress.

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