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A new survey by the PSRC of 2,000 residents in King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties shows a big shift and a new thing people like least: homelessness.
The survey was conducted to inform the development of VISION 2050.
Similar surveys were done in 2003 and 1993.…
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How should the region get ready for growing demand at the region's airports?
An upcoming study will provide a clearer picture of aviation activities and needs and set the stage for future planning efforts.
On May 2, the Economic Development Board is scheduled to adopt the…
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The TIGER program had its ninth life last year and has landed on its feet as BUILD or the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development Transportation Discretionary Grants program.
About $1.5 billion is available to be awarded on a competitive basis to …
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Duvall celebrated the completion of a major project on the city’s Main Street this week.
The project reconstructed SR 203 between Ring Street and Big Rock Road, completing a missing link and creating an inviting and safe environment for pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles.
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In March 2018, PSRC conducted a statistically valid survey of 2,000 people in the region as part of gathering input to shape the scope of VISION 2050.
The survey showed that 65% of the region’s residents rate the quality of life positively in the region, citing the…
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Passenger and air cargo activity at Sea-Tac Airport continues to grow.
More than 46 million passengers passed through the airport in 2017, a 2.6 percent increase compared to the previous year.
While total passenger levels continue to grow, the growth rate shows signs of…
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The draft Regional Transportation Plan has been revised to reflect public input and Transportation Policy Board direction based on comments received since the plan was released for review in December. The new draft is available here.
The Executive Board will have its…
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The central Puget Sound region is undergoing a major demographic transformation as baby boomers – people born between 1946 and 1964 – cross into the 65+ category.
The share of seniors is projected to increase steadily to 18% around the year 2030 when the last baby boomer turns…
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The racial and ethnic diversity of the central Puget Sound has been steadily increasing over the last two and a half decades.
People of color today comprise 35% of the region’s total population, more than double the share in 1990 (15%). The region has been diversifying at a far…
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After extensive public comment and discussion of how best to incorporate those comments into the long-range transportation plan, adoption of the Regional Transportation Plan is around the corner.
The Transportation Policy Board will have its final opportunity to weigh in on the…