News Archive
Mar 25, 2009
Projects Approved for $214 Million in Regional Economic Recovery Funds
PSRC has selected projects to receive an estimated $78 million in Federal Highway Administration funding and $136 million in Federal Transit Administration funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Feb 27, 2009
PSRC Seeking Public Comment on Projects Recommended for Economic Recovery Funds Before Final Approval March 12
PSRC is seeking public comment on projects recommended for funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Feb 11, 2009
Region Looks Ahead to 2040 – Transportation Plan Alternatives Set
The region’s elected leadership voted unanimously to select five alternatives for analysis and public review and move forward with the update to the region’s long range transportation plan
Feb 08, 2009
Call for Projects Released
The 2009 Project Selection Process for PSRC’s Federal Funds has now begun.
Dec 05, 2008
Prosperity Partnership Salutes Representative Helen Sommers
The Prosperity Partnership honors State Representative Helen Sommers for her career of steadfast commitment to and exceptional leadership
Dec 05, 2008
Boeing’s Scott Carson Gives Frank Advice on Staying Globally Competitive
At the Prosperity Partnership’s annual luncheon, Carson, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, outlined some keys to keeping the central Puget Sound and Washington state on top of the competitiveness game.
Nov 18, 2008
PSRC Seeking Comment on Special Needs Transportation Projects
A diverse group of special needs transportation projects have been recommended to receive $2 million in federal funding
Nov 01, 2008
PSRC Honored with a National Award for Regional Transportation Planning, Staff Also Recognized
The Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations presented the Puget Sound Regional Council with the Outstanding Regional Achievement in Metropolitan Transportation Planning award at its annual conference on October 29, 2008, in Seattle.
Sep 11, 2008
Public Comment Sought on Nine Transportation Projects
The Puget Sound Regional Council is seeking public comment on nine projects recommended to receive over $121 million in funding, including $4.79 million for four projects financed by PSRC’s federal Congestion Mitigation Air Quality funds.
Apr 25, 2008
VISION 2040 Adopted – New Growth Strategy for the Region, Ruckelshaus and 5 Regional Achievements Honored
The Puget Sound Regional Council adopted VISION 2040, the region’s new long-range growth management, economic and transportation strategy at its annual General Assembly meeting yesterday.
Apr 23, 2008
Puget Sound Regional Council’s General Assembly and VISION 2020 Awards Dinner April 24 at the Westin Hotel
Highlights of the meeting include action on VISION 2040, the region’s new growth strategy, an amendment to the region’s long-range transportation plan, Destination 2030, PSRC’s budget and work program, and the election of officers.
Apr 10, 2008
PSRC Seeking Comment on Updates to Job Access Reverse Commute and New Freedom Program Management Plans
The Puget Sound Regional Council’s Transportation Policy Board has released the Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) and New Freedom Program Management Plans (PMPs) for public review and comment.
Jan 15, 2008
Regional Board Recommends Projects for Economic Development Funding
The region’s Economic Development District (EDD) has identified two projects as top priorities for federal economic development funding in 2008: the Puget Sound Industrial Excellence Center: Duwamish Apprenticeship and Education Center at South Seattle Community College and the City of Auburn’s Downtown Promenade and City Hall Plaza.