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In 2023, around 10% of residents of the region reported a disability on the American Community Survey. Having a disability can impede not only day-to-day activities, but also your employment status. For this month's Puget Sounds Trends, PSRC staff examined the employment trends…
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Over the past year, PSRC has convened a group of local elected officials from ferry communities across all corners of Puget Sound to advocate for fully funding ferry service in Washington state.  As part of this work, PSRC wanted to hear firsthand from those working directly on…
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PSRC has adopted a $9.6 billion Regional Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) that shows projects moving forward in the central Puget Sound through 2028, funded by federal, state, and local sources. It will now undergo state and federal review and approval and is planned to…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 24, 2024 Contact: Robin Koskey, 206-971-3602 or rkoskey@psrc.org  SEATTLE—The Equity Advisory Committee for the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) was awarded the 2024 Washington Governor’s Smart Communities Award for work developing an Equity…
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Planning is the process of thinking ahead about what you would like to achieve and aligning efforts to realize those goals. What does planning mean in your community?  Every October, the American Planning Association recognizes the contributions of planners throughout the…
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October is National Pedestrian Safety Month!  In 2022, pedestrian fatalities accounted for 18% of all traffic fatalities that year. That same year, there were 1,207 pedestrian deaths and injuries in the central Puget Sound region. This month, the U.S. Department of…
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How do you get to the grocery store, work, or travel around the Puget Sound? Most of the region would say car, as the largest mode share of transportation in the region involves driving alone or carpooling.  From September 30 to October 6, America Walks and Disability Rights…
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How often do you visit our website? Is it easy to find the content you are looking for? We want your feedback! PSRC is conducting a survey as part of a website usability and accessibility audit. There will be questions on navigating and accessing the site, understanding the…
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Parks, gardens and open natural spaces provide benefits to a resident's health and wellness, while also mitigating stormwater impacts and improving air quality.  One in three residents in the U.S. do not have a green space or a park within a 10-minute walk from home. Most of…
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From September 15 to October 15, join PSRC as we recognize and celebrate the vibrant and diverse culture, traditions and historical achievements of people who come from Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Spain.  In June 1968, California Congressman George E.…