The BART expansion in Silicon Valley may be delayed by 18 months as VTA considers switching to a new contractor for a key $1.2 billion segment of the project. Unable to negotiate with the current contractor, VTA aims to reduce the project's overall cost of $12.75 billion to qualify for a significant federal grant. VTA officials are focused on strict budget control to align costs and project scope, indicating improved financial management compared to the previous year.
VTA wants to explore using a new contractor for the BART tunnel project to save up to $1.2 billion, delaying groundbreaking by 18 months.
VTA's budget control measures suggest the agency is in better shape than last year, enabling serious consideration of cost-saving measures.
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