GO bond unallocated funds prioritization
Summary
About $28 million in leftover GO bond money needs a project list, and council is sending the question to TMAC. Early favorites: $8-10 million toward the Highway 20/US 97 connection, extending the Neighborhood Street Safety Program, and cheaper options for Boyd Acres Road.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
$28.1 million is on the table — really about $19 million to allocate after holding $9 million in contingency for major projects.
Drivers on the Highway 20/US 97 corridor, neighborhoods seeking safety projects, and cyclists and pedestrians depending on final priorities.
Lower-priority projects on the list may never get built if funding runs short.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Work Session - Sep 9, 2026
About $28 million in leftover GO bond money needs a project list, and council is sending the question to TMAC. Early favorites: $8-10 million toward the Highway 20/US 97 connection, extending the Neighborhood Street Safety Program, and cheaper options for Boyd Acres Road.
City Council Business Meeting - Jul 15, 2026
The first $1 million of the $8 million voter-approved transit bond fund is going to bus stop improvements, mobility hub planning, and a shift toward a decentralized hub-and-spoke transit model.
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