SEATTLE— The annual General Assembly of the Puget Sound Regional Council meets March 24th at the Westin Hotel in Seattle. Highlights of the meeting include action on an amendment to the region's long-range transportation plan, Destination 2030, PSRC's Fiscal Years 2006-2007 Budget and Work Program, and the election of officers. The 10th Annual VISION 2020 Awards Dinner will follow the meeting and will feature Congressman Norm Dicks. PSRC will honor him for his leadership in implementing VISION 2020 -- highlighting accomplishments in Tacoma and Bremerton.
The plan amendment to Destination 2030 would add three transportation projects to the plan, including the expansion of SR 167 between Sumner and Renton, an additional southbound ramp between I-5 and SR 525 in Lynnwood, and enhancements to SR 302 near Gig Harbor. These projects were identified as needs within the transportation system and would be included in the plan as candidate projects. They have not identified funding at this point. Inclusion in Destination 2030 makes them eligible for future federal funding. The amendment would require both an Addendum to the Environmental Impact Statement for Destination 2030 and a new Air Quality Conformity Finding. More information is available online at psrc.org or from the Information Center 206-464-7532.
The General Assembly of the Puget Sound Regional Council includes elected representation from all 82 members of the PSRC, including counties, cities, towns, state agencies, transit agencies, ports, and Tribal Governments. The Assembly meets at least annually to vote on key issues regarding the PSRC work program and its leadership.
PSRC develops policies and coordinates decisions about regional growth and transportation planning in King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties. The Council is composed of over 80 county, city, port, transit, tribal and state agencies serving the region. It coordinates the distribution of about $160 million in Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration funds each year. PSRC sets priorities and evaluates the most efficient ways to target those funds to support state and local transportation and growth management plans.
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