Economic Development District Board At Work

A summary of this month’s EDD Board meeting, including the Public Works Program, Metropolitan Business Plan, and Regional Economic Strategy.

PSRC Seeking Public Comment on Transportation Projects Recommended for Funding

An additional $24.8 million has been made available for the region.

Call for Special Needs Transportation Projects

PSRC is seeking projects for funding via Federal Transit Administration Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) and New Freedom programs and WSDOT’s Consolidated Grant Program.

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Guidance for Local Governments

The Puget Sound Regional Council and Department of Commerce released guidance for local governments related to electric vehicle infrastructure. The guidance responds to new state law that is designed to support a statewide transition to electric vehicle transportation.

PSRC Sends $15 Million to South Park bridge replacement

The Puget Sound Regional Council unanimously approved $15 million in additional funding for the South Park Bridge replacement project. The $15 million is targeted for demolition of the existing structure and can be used almost immediately. Read PSRC’s News Release. Read King County’s News Release.

Transportation 2040 Approved

PSRC adopted Transportation 2040 as the region’s new 30-year transportation plan at its annual General Assembly meeting on May 20

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  Economic Recovery – PSRC has received an estimated $78 million in FHA funding and $136 million in FTA funding through ARRA.

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  VISION 2040 is the region’s strategy for addressing anticipated growth of population and employment through 2040.

  
  

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  Prosperity Partnership is a coalition of government, business, labor and community organizations dedicated to developing an economic strategy.

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  Transportation 2040 evaluates ways to keep the region moving and the economy prospering as the population grows.