Summary
The committee amended the project description to require study of one- or zero-lane busway alternatives through Four Corners, plus neighborhood traffic and bike-facility analysis, before construction — with another briefing to the committee. Councilmember Mink's managed-lanes amendment failed but may return at full Council.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Project costs will be refined after the required alternatives analysis, which must weigh construction impacts and cost.
Riders on the US 29 corridor and Four Corners residents get more scrutiny of impacts before construction.
Neighbors concerned about dedicated-lane impacts may still see construction disruption once final design proceeds.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Council Session - May 6, 2026
The Council kept the committee's language requiring study of one or zero transit lanes through Four Corners but rejected Mink's push to also analyze the corridor-wide managed-lane option, 2-9. Businesses and commuters along Route 29 are watching closely.
TE Committee Worksession - Apr 27, 2026
The committee amended the project description to require study of one- or zero-lane busway alternatives through Four Corners, plus neighborhood traffic and bike-facility analysis, before construction — with another briefing to the committee. Councilmember Mink's managed-lanes amendment failed but may return at full Council.
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