State lawmakers are considering legislation, HB 1921 and SB 5726, to create a Road Usage Charge (RUC) program. Drivers would pay a fee per mile driven. The RUC would eventually replace the gas tax, which has seen declining revenues due to increased electric vehicle usage…
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The Puget Sound Regional Council has developed a summer program for teens who want to learn about urban planning and share ideas about making the Puget Sound region a better place to live.
The Summer Planning Academy (SPA) is a free leadership development initiative that…
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PSRC is tracking federal funding directives and other actions and will continue to serve as a resource for our members to provide information and updates.
Executive Board Update PSRC’s federal consultants shared the latest updates on the presidential transition…
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Special Meeting Notice
Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) is convening a special meeting of local elected officials to discuss the current state of the Washington State Ferry System and funding for vessel construction, electrification and workforce development. Recommendations…
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SEATTLE -- PSRC is seeking nominations for its VISION 2050 Awards program through April 18, 2025.
What projects, plans and partnerships are making the region better? The VISION 2050 Awards celebrate efforts that are enhancing the region’s communities…
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King County Metro hosted a grant signing event last week for the new RapidRide I Line.
The RapidRide I Line will be a 17.9 mile north-south bus rapid transit service that connects three of the largest suburban cities in South King County: Renton, Kent, and Auburn. Service…
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PSRC provides a robust set of data tools designed to help local planners. This upcoming webinar is an opportunity to learn more about what is available, how to access it, as well as practical strategies for using it. Don’t miss it!
February 7, 2025
10 – 11:30 am…
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SEATTLE— The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) has released a draft Regional Safety Action Plan to help address the alarming increase in serious injuries and deaths on our roadways. The public comment period on the draft will run through February 14, 2025.
The plan is based on…
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Interested in transit-oriented development around the region? PSRC is seeking members for the Regional Transit-Oriented Development Committee (RTODC).
An advisory committee to the PSRC’s Growth Management Policy Board, RTODC meets quarterly to focus on equitable…
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Contact: Robin Koskey, rkoskey@psrc.org
Housing Leaders Convene to Discuss a Proposed Research Center at UW
SEATTLE -- Over 100 leaders, including housing advocates, market and non-profit developers, banks, academics and federal, state and local government officials, gathered at…