Re-Create 248 transit study
Transit study of the SR-248 corridor in which staff recommended side-running exclusive bus lanes as the locally preferred alternative; the council adopted that alternative January 20, 2026.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Public project
- Location
- SR-248
Every hearing and vote
January 8, 2026 · City Council
Re-Create 248 transit study, Level 2 screening (work session)
Discussed
Staff recommended side-running exclusive bus lanes as the locally preferred alternative. Scores: side-running bus 43, center-running bus 39, light rail 27. Conceptual capital costs: side-running $175 million to $327 million, center-running bus $238 million to $444 million, light rail $291 million to $542 million (guideway only). Council Member Parigian was uncomfortable moving forward; Council Member Zegarra supported side-running lanes. Staff will return January 20. No vote.
January 20, 2026 · City Council
Re-Create 248 transit study: locally preferred alternative
Approved · 4-1
The council adopted a resolution supporting side-running exclusive bus lanes as the locally preferred alternative, needed to access grant funding and to start the federal environmental review. Staff put the cost at $176 million to $300 million. Council Member Parigian opposed widening roads for the cost and a mainly seasonal service; Council Member Zegarra said the designation is not legally binding. Two speakers commented on business impacts at Bonanza Park and an alternating-flow lane idea.
February 26, 2026 · City Council
Park and ride site selection (work session)
Discussed
Deer Valley is contributing $15 million in private funds for a Quinn's Junction park and ride. Re-Create 248 needs at least $150 million and staff plans a local match of about $30 million. Staff recommended Gordo as the first-phase eastern capture lot, with Richardson Flat as a secondary option. Council Members Toly, Miller, Ciraco and Zegarra supported the first phase and environmental review; Council Member Parigian was neutral. Council Member Ciraco cautioned that Gordo is adjacent to Round Valley open space. No vote.
May 7, 2026 · City Council
Re-Create 248 engineering agreement: Horrocks Engineers
Approved · 5-0
Professional services up to $2,100,000 for environmental clearance, preliminary engineering and design, including the Gordo park and ride. The motion reads "$2,100,00," apparently a typo. A rough future cost of about $12 million was mentioned.