FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 16, 2007
Contact: Rick Olson, (206) 587-5060, rolson@psrc.org
Norman Abbott, 206-464-7134, nabbott@psrc.org

SEATTLE—  The Puget Sound Regional Council has released the draft VISION 2040, an integrated growth management, economic, and transportation strategy for the central Puget Sound region.

VISION 2040 addresses how the region can meet the needs of the anticipated growth of 1.7 million people and 1.2 million jobs by 2040, while also enhancing the region's environment and overall quality of life.

PSRC is seeking public comment on the draft VISION 2040 and Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Comments received through September 7, ensure that public input is considered in a timely way.

There are a number of ways to participate, comment and become engaged in the review process.

Attend a public event:
Seattle Public Meeting
Wednesday, August 1 -- 8:30 am - 3 pm
Olympic Room - Seattle Center
Free Registration: (206) 464-5815 or srogers@psrc.org

Bremerton Open House
Wednesday, August 8 -- 4 - 7 p.m.
Sylvan Way Library -- Heninger Room
1301 Sylvan Way, 98310

Marysville Open House
Thursday, August 9 -- 4 - 7 p.m.
Marysville Library
6120 Grove St, 98270

Tacoma Open House
Wednesday, August 22 -- 4 - 7 p.m.
UW Tacoma - Tacoma Room
1900 Commerce St., 98402

Bellevue Open House
Wednesday, August 15 o 4 - 7 p.m.
Bellevue City Hall -- Room 1E-108
450 110th Ave NE, 98004

Schedule a presentation:
PSRC staff is available to present the major aspects of the growth strategy and policies. To schedule a presentation, please contact Sheila Rogers, 206-464-5815, srogers@psrc.org.

Read more online:
The Draft VISION 2040 and Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement are available online at www.psrc.org. A comment form is available on the website.

Make a comment:
Write to Norman Abbott at the Puget Sound Regional Council, 1011 Western Ave, Suite 500, Seattle WA 98104-1035 or vision2040@psrc.org. Comments may also be made at the beginning of any of PSRC's board, committee, or other meetings. All written comments will become part of the public record.

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.

Title VI Notice: PSRC fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. For more information, or to obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, contact PSRC at 206-587-4819 or see http://www.psrc.org/about/titlevi/index.htm.