It is too soon to tell what a revenue package will include and how it will proceed. A group of managers gathered at the January Executive Committee meeting is discussing options for transit benchmarks. They will probably have a conference call soon after trading e-mails. Representative Fisher is asking for our suggestions. Her committee has already had a presentation on the issue and is in general agreement that a sensible approach is to go beyond just cost efficiency and include, at least, measures of productivity and cost effectiveness.
Legislators use the phrase in conversation as if it is a given.
Legislators and the Governor's office are asking. We are still filling in details of costs and outcomes for the programs. The list is meant to include projects or programs that cannot be funded with gas tax money and will appeal to the broadest audience possible. Note that it includes full restoration of lost revenue from 695. He is also asking about reserve levels in response to a question from Senator Benton.