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Bay Area transit gets an efficiency review. The 101 express lanes never got one.
Debora Allen says SB 63's transit oversight lacks independence and enforceable reforms. Held to the same standard, San Mateo County's ~$600 million 101 express lanes have less: no efficiency review, no cost conditions, and an inspector general only for the state and federal share.
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