Contact: Kelly McGourty at kmcgourty@psrc.org
PSRC Seeking Public Comment on Proposed Changes to Funding Program
SEATTLE –The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) is seeking public comment on revisions to the upcoming project selection process for about $580 million in PSRC funding. The public comment period will run from December 15, 2021 until January 5, 2022.
In early 2021, an ad hoc task force of PSRC board members was established to review the policy framework for PSRC’s federal transportation funding process in 2022.
Among other things, the Project Selection Task Force has made the following recommendations:
- Develop an Equity Pilot Program
- Strengthen criteria for equity and safety and include as stand-alone scoring elements
The Equity Pilot Program would be funded through a set aside of 5% of PSRC’s Federal Highway Administration Surface Transportation Block Grant Program funds. PSRC would work with its new Equity Advisory Committee on the development and parameters of this program beginning in July 2022.
The draft 2022 Policy Framework for PSRC’s Federal Funds and information on the proposed revisions are available for review and comment at https://engage.psrc.org/2022-policy-framework.
How to make a comment:
- Email: tipcomment@psrc.org
- Website: https://engage.psrc.org/2022-policy-framework
- U.S. Mail: 1011 Western Ave #500, Seattle, WA 98104
The Transportation Policy Board will review comments received on the proposed changes to the project selection process at its meeting on January 13, 2022. The Executive Board is expected to finalize the framework on January 27, 2022.
PSRC develops policies and coordinates decisions about regional growth, transportation and economic development planning within King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties. It is composed of nearly 100 jurisdictions, including all four counties, cities and towns, ports, state and local transportation agencies and Tribal governments within the region.
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