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Sep 15, 2011
PSRC Launches Housing Innovations Program
The Housing Innovations Program (HIP) is a new collection of planning resources to help local governments promote affordable housing
Jun 07, 2011
FY11 FHWA Discretionary Grant Programs
Update on Washington’s submittal for the FY11 FHWA Discretionary Grant Programs
May 16, 2011
Puget Sound Trends: Changes in Minority Population
The four-county Puget Sound region has grown by more than 415,000 persons since 2000 and nearly all of that growth (92%) has been among the minority segments of the population.
Mar 30, 2011
PSRC General Assembly 2011
Save the date for the PSRC General Assembly meeting on May 20.
Nov 08, 2010
Transportation 2040: “Outstanding”
PSRC was honored by the national Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO) for “outstanding overall achievement” for its Transportation 2040 plan
Nov 01, 2010
Nominate Projects for the VISION 2040 Awards
The Puget Sound Regional Council is now accepting nominations for its annual VISION 2040 Awards program. The awards recognize the superb work being done to achieve the region’s growth, economic, and transportation strategy, VISION 2040. Nominations close January 31, 2011.
Oct 15, 2010
Senator Murray Announces $34 Million Grant for South Park Bridge
The new bridge is scheduled to be opened in 2013.
Oct 14, 2010
Region Receives $5 Million Sustainable Communities Grant
This work will support neighborhood planning for more sustainable communities around as many as 100 new transit centers in the region
Sep 20, 2010
Regional Food Policy Council Set to Meet
The first meeting of the Regional Food Policy Council will take place on Tuesday, September 21 at the Puget Sound Regional Council.
Sep 15, 2010
Commerce, PSRC Award $1 million in Transfer of Development Rights Grants
Funds will help cities plan for and encourages private investment in growing communities while protecting county forest, farm and watershed lands
Sep 09, 2010
PSRC Seeking Comment on 25 Transportation Projects
The Puget Sound Regional Council is encouraging people to comment on 25 transportation projects within King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties slated to receive $19.9 million in funding from the Federal Highway Administration.
Aug 12, 2010
PSRC Seeking Public Comment on Transportation Projects Recommended for Funding
The Puget Sound Regional Council is seeking public comment on transportation projects recommended to receive federal funding. An additional $24.8 million has been made available for the region.
Jul 08, 2010
PSRC Board Recommends Funding for the South Park Bridge Project
The Puget Sound Regional Council’s Transportation Policy Board unanimously recommended $15 million in funding be reallocated to the South Park Bridge. The $15 million is targeted for demolition of the existing structure and can be used this summer to help create jobs. PSRC’s Executive Board is expected to take final action on the proposed funding on July 22.
Jul 01, 2010
Statement on WTO Rulings, June 30, 2010
Statement of Ray Stephanson, Mayor of Everett and President of the Puget Sound Regional Council, on the WTO ruling on Airbus subsidies
Jun 01, 2010
PSRC Seeks Applications for Transportation Enhancement Funding
Applications due July 12 for $11 million available to the region through the 2010 Statewide Transportation Enhancements Program.
May 21, 2010
Transportation 2040 Approved by PSRC General Assembly
The Puget Sound Regional Council adopted Transportation 2040 as the region’s new 30-year transportation plan at its annual General Assembly meeting on May 20 in downtown Seattle.
Apr 19, 2010
Seeking Non-voting Members for Policy Boards
PSRC is seeking representatives from regional interests to serve as non-voting members on PSRC’s two primary advisory boards – the Transportation Policy Board and the Growth Management Policy Board.
Mar 19, 2010
Transportation 2040 FEIS Notice of Availability
The Transportation 2040 Final Environmental Impact Statement is now available. Transportation 2040 is scheduled for adoption in May 2010.
Mar 01, 2010
PSRC Releases Draft Regional Freight Strategy
The draft Regional Freight Strategy has been developed through coordination with member agencies and other regional freight stakeholders, and is available for public comment as Appendix J of Transportation 2040.
Feb 25, 2010
FHWA and FTA Public Meeting Notice
The Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration will be hosting a public meeting at the Puget Sound Regional Council offices on March 15, from 5 – 7 p.m.
Jan 22, 2010
PSRC is Seeking Comment on Draft Long-Range Regional Transportation Plan
PSRC has released Transportation 2040 for public comment and review. The comment period will run from January 22 to March 9, 2010.