Some members of the CRTPO asked to wait for a vote, saying they wanted more clarity from the state and other stakeholders of what would happen next if support was canceled. But they were outvoted.
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Some CRTPO members wonder if pulling support for I-77 Toll Lane Project was mistake (Spectrum News)
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