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Blue Line Funding Gap and Contingency Debate | Minneapolis News
The Blue Line Extension Project hit a major funding snag as the Project Decision Board met to close a gap before federal approval—potentially solvable by lowering the contingency fund from 32% to 26%. Hennepin County’s $2.2 billion contribution sparked debate, with county reps pushing for earlier Corridor Management Committee input and exploring alternative funding like regional sales tax. Met Council Chair Robin Hutcheson directed staff to review leftover Green Line funds. Accessibility concerns arose as the public was largely absent and meeting minutes were delayed until July 16. Next up…
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