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Kitsap Transit’s new fast ferry had a ceremonial sailing today with Governor Jay Inslee, Representative Derek Kilmer, Bremerton Mayor Patty Lent and other supporters on board to help celebrate.
The new service, approved by voters last November, will officially start on July 10,…
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A peak-use shoulder lane along I-5 between Everett and Marysville and a new bus rapid transit line aim to improve commutes in Snohomish County.
The two projects are part of a proposed amendment to the region’s Transportation Improvement Program, on the agenda for the…
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Cities and counties are invited to apply for funding to support local projects that promote a healthy environment, strong economy and well-being of all residents.
Partners for Places is a matching grant program that aims to create opportunities for cities and counties in the…
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A new walkable plaza, roundabout, sidewalks, street trees and more are part of an effort to transform North Bend’s historic district.
Construction will start this summer on the city’s Downtown Plaza project funded in part by $1.4 million from PSRC.
The project includes raising…
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PSRC funded projects can count on federal dollars when they need them to proceed, thanks to voluntary coordination by project sponsors throughout the region.
The region recently balanced the books for Federal Highway Administration funds the region expects to receive through…
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Under the Growth Management Act, jurisdictions in the region are required to set level of service standards for state routes in their comprehensive plans. Historically, level of service has focused on the number of vehicles served by the facility and at what grade they are…
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The Transportation Policy Board will take a look at a proposed financial blueprint for the Transportation 2040 plan update this week.
The financial strategy describes how the region will pay for 30 years’ worth of planned transportation investments.
Preliminary data shows a $33…
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Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers has been elected President of the Puget Sound Regional Council. Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier has been elected Vice President.
The two were elected in a unanimous vote of the region’s elected leadership at PSRC’s General Assembly…
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CONTACT: Rick Olson, 206-971-3050 or rolson@psrc.org
SEATTLE - Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers has been elected President of the Puget Sound Regional Council. Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier has been elected Vice President of the regional…
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In the first three months of the year, the region added over 16,000 jobs. In March alone, the region gained 9,400 jobs, or about 303 jobs per day.
All four central Puget Sound counties — King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap — gained new jobs, but most of the growth occurred in…