The Capital Facilities Plans planning process is unique; ranging from a single station to plans with dozens of facilities (stations, administration buildings, support facilities, training facilities, etc.), the issues that surface during implementation and build-out have a consistent theme. A tremendous number of issues influence both short and long-term planning efforts and the ultimate build-out of facilities and cause difficult choices down the road. Lessons include how three Capital Facilities Plans (of varied sizes) unfolded. Learn the risks and approaches to mitigating risks based on recent planning efforts.