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Ferry ridership in the region is growing, with 12.1 million riders using the ferry system during the first six months of 2019. The ferry system in the central Puget Sound region includes all routes operated by Washington State Ferries and Pierce County, which serve both cars…
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Open space is a collective term for a range of green places, including natural lands, farmlands, working forests, aquatic systems, regional trails, and parks. Conserving open space can help the region to achieve its goals for health, habitat, air quality, park access, climate…
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The City of Kenmore has won a 2019 VISION 2040 Award from the Puget Sound Regional Council for its downtown creation project. The awards recognize innovative projects and programs that help ensure a sustainable future as the region grows. "The Kenmore…
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  SEATTLE – The City of Kenmore has won a 2019 VISION 2040 Award from the Puget Sound Regional Council for its downtown creation project. The awards recognize innovative projects and programs that help ensure a sustainable future as the region…
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Projects recommended to receive $5 million in Rural Town Centers and Corridors funding will be the primary focus of the upcoming Transportation Policy Board meeting.  The board will review public comments received to date and make its recommendation to the Executive…
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Interested in regional planning? PSRC is offering an opportunity to participate in long-range policy making.   The Transportation Policy Board and Growth Management Policy Board are looking for interest group representatives to serve as non-voting…
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By 2050, the region will have nearly 3.4 million jobs—that’s an increase of 1.2 million. Much of this job growth is forecasted to be in service-related sectors. Professional and Business Services—which includes scientific, technical, corporate offices, and administrative…
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With such a long maritime and aerospace history, it’s no surprise that the central Puget Sound region is home to six seaplane bases. A seaplane base is a type of airport located in a body of water where seaplanes and other amphibious aircraft can take off and land. Water runways…
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The Growth Management Policy Board meeting on September 5 will begin with a Public Hearing on the Draft VISION 2050 Plan. Speakers are asked to sign in prior to the start of the hearing. The chair will open the public hearing and call on speakers in turn. An on-screen timer…
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The draft VISION 2050 plan supports more growth around major transit stations and in centers. In 2050, there will be over 80 light rail stations, 42 lines of bus rapid transit, 10 ferry routes, and 14 commuter rail stations. This is a major expansion compared to transit service…