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PSRC is getting ready to adopt the new Regional Safety Action Plan this May. The plan will provide guidance on strategies, countermeasures, and actions to address traffic safety within five crash emphasis areas.  The new plan is the result of a multiyear process that kicked…

PSRC delivered a letter supported by over 50 local elected leaders from across the Puget Sound to Governor Ferguson and the chairs and ranking members of the Senate and House Transportation Committees of the Washington State Legislature supporting robust investments in…

SEATTLE - The Puget Sound Regional Council is encouraging people to comment on King County’s SR 520 Portage Bay Bridge Trolley Infrastructure Replacement project. The public comment period will run from March 6 to 27. PSRC's Executive Board is scheduled to approve this…

The Seattle and Bellevue 2030 Districts are hosting a virtual workshop on PCBs in buildings on Wednesday March 12th, 2025 at 1:00PM. Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were widely used in manufacturing until their ban in 1978. The event covers the dangers of PCBs, their health and…

PSRC and Pierce County are conducting a regional travel study to better understand the transportation needs and preferences of the region’s residents. Thousands of residents in the area will receive invitations by mail to participate in this important transportation study…

PSRC has been actively working to bring attention to the need to fully fund the Washington State Ferry system.  While increased emphasis on ferries has resulted in service improvements, the ferry system has been operating on reduced capacity and schedules since 2020. The…

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…

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…

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…

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…