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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

SEATTLE – The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) is encouraging public comment on a $9.6 billion draft Regional Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) that shows projects moving forward in the central Puget Sound through 2028, funded by state, federal, regional and…

LYNNWOOD – The City of Lynnwood and One Trent has won a VISION 2050 Award from the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) for the Ember Apartments. The project showcases the synergy between urban development and municipal planning, tailored to fit the Lynnwood City Center…

Snohomish County commuters have a new mode of transit! The 1 Line Extension opened on Friday, August 30 with a ceremony and a night market for residents and transit-lovers alike.  The four-stop extension covers 8.5 miles between King County and Snohomish County and will…