Politics

New Farm Infrastructure and Jobs Ordinance Funds Transit Projects

The ordinance directs city spending toward road and rail upgrades that are projected to add positions in construction and maintenance crews serving New Farm neighborhoods.

By New Farm Policy Desk · Published 9 July 2026

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The New Farm City Council enacted the Infrastructure and Jobs Ordinance on July 7, directing 45 million dollars from the 2026-2027 budget toward transit and road work that the legislation states will support hiring in local construction trades.

The ordinance arrives as the council completes its annual budget review, with documents showing that federal matching funds for infrastructure have been available since the start of the fiscal year. City records indicate that prior capital projects finished in 2025 left several corridors without updated signaling or pavement repairs.

Effects on resident travel and employment

Residents who use the Riverside line will see track replacement begin in September between the central station and the eastern terminal, according to the ordinance timeline. Workers living in the downtown district and the northside wards are expected to fill a share of the 320 construction positions listed in the council staffing plan. Maintenance crews will also expand by 45 full-time roles once the first segment opens in 2027.

Local advocates note that the projects target corridors with the highest reported delays in the 2025 transit performance report. The ordinance requires contractors to advertise openings through the city employment office, which posts listings at libraries and community centers in each ward.

Budget papers released with the ordinance list specific line items: 22 million dollars for rail upgrades, 15 million dollars for street resurfacing on four named routes, and 8 million dollars for signal modernization at 12 intersections. These figures come directly from the capital improvement section of the adopted document.

Next steps in implementation

Procurement notices will appear in the city register by the end of July, with bids due in August. The public works department will hold two information sessions for contractors on August 12 and 19 at the municipal building. The legislation requires quarterly progress reports to the council beginning in October.

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