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Somers and Mello Re-Elected to Leadership Roles, Regional Transportation Plan Adopted SEATTLE- Former Governor Chris Gregoire, CEO of Challenge Seattle, joined the Puget Sound Regional Council's (PSRC) General Assembly for a conversation on the future of the Puget Sound…

PSRC is proud to announce the launch of a new pilot program to help address the extensive bridge maintenance and preservation needs across the region The new program recognizes the unique role bridges play connecting the region’s communities and the seismic vulnerability of many…

On March 3, 2026, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $8.4 million for the greater Seattle region for public transportation agencies to support increased activities related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. PSRC has been charged with determining how these funds will be…

The Washington State Legislature passed over 40 housing related bills between 2022 and 2025 that require local action to revise plans and development regulations. The latest edition of PSRC’s Housing Incentives and Tools Survey documents how local jurisdictions are responding…

PSRC sent a letter signed by 42 local elected officials in support of the FERRIES Act (H.R. 7774) to Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leadership,…

The Puget Sound Regional Council’s (PSRC) Executive Board approved the redesignation of the region’s 30 regional growth centers at their March 26, 2026 meeting, continuing PSRC’s work to support the region’s goals for dense, walkable, and well-connected urban communities. This…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 2, 2026Contact: Erika Harris at eharris@psrc.org PSRC releasing SEPA addendum related to Regional Transportation PlanSEATTLE – To support the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan, the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) has prepared an…

PSRC is honoring Women’s History Month in March, which was signed into law in 1987 to recognize women’s contributions to the nation’s history. This year’s theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” highlights women’s powerful leadership in building a future…

PSRC’s Housing Monitoring report in 2024 documented the region’s collective goal to build over 620,000 housing units to accommodate growth and meet the region’s housing needs. Through updates to local comprehensive plans, jurisdictions reported how they’re planning to…

Lawmakers focused on preservation and maintenance of roads, bridges and ferries in the $16.6 billion supplemental transportation budget with investments over 6 years. The adopted budget includes a $1.2 billion increase over the 2025 enacted budget and relies on $800 million in…