FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 8, 2003
Contact: Dick Callahan, 206-464-6171, dcallahan@psrc.org

SEATTLE— The Regional Council's Transportation Policy Board is seeking public comment on a recommended distribution of $12.2 million in federal transit funds to 16 projects in King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties.

The projects were recommended by the region's transit agencies, which include Sound Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit, Kitsap Transit, Metro King County Transit, Pierce Transit, Pierce County Ferry, Seattle Monorail (existing system), and the Washington State Ferries.

The 16 proposed projects are:

Community Transit
Bus Replacements - $900,000
Bus Passenger Shelters - $75,487

Everett Transit
Paratransit Operations - $79,235
Transit Enhancement 2003 - $6,595

King County Metro
Vehicle Maintenance Overhaul - $2,063,128
Transit Enhancement 2003 - $424,341
Bus Purchases - $3,035,315

Kitsap Transit
Purchase of Small Buses - $440,517

Pierce County Ferry
Ferry Boat Purchase #2 - $69,215

Pierce Transit
Replacement Buses - $1,801,191

Seattle Monorail (Existing System)
Seattle Monorail Car Restoration - $69,697
Seattle Transit Enhancement - $5,801

Sound Transit
Pedestrian Bridge at Mukilteo Station - $98,243
Commuter Rail Project - Tacoma/Lakewood - $1,180,387

Washington State Ferries
Revenue Collection System Replacement - $1,897,763
Transit Enhancement 2003 - $74,720

More detailed information is available in the attached PDF file or from the Regional Council's Information Center. Public comments are encouraged. Comments will be presented to the Regional Council's Transportation Policy Board, which meets on June 12 to craft its recommendation to the Executive Board. A final decision is expected from the Executive Board on June 26. Written comments should be received by June 18.

HOW TO COMMENT OR GET MORE INFORMATION
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You can comment in person at the Transportation Policy Board meeting on June 12, 9:30-11:30 a.m., or the Executive Board meeting on June 26, 10-11:30 a.m. Both meetings will be held in the Regional Council's Boardroom.

The Regional Council 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 $100 million in Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transportation Administration funds each year. The Regional Council sets priorities and evaluates the most efficient ways to target those funds to support state and local transportation and growth management plans.

This news release will satisfy the program of projects requirements for these funds as established by the Federal of Transit Administration.

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.