Congress prepares two month transportation fix
An emergency measure is expected to advance through Congress next week – moving the expiration of federal transportation programs from May 31 to July 31. The Congressional Budget Office forecast for...
View ArticleTransportation votes loom in Olympia and DC
While Washington State awaits final votes in the state legislature on a landmark transportation investment package by the weekend, the entire nation is depending on action by Congress to keep existing...
View ArticleTransportation fixes advance in Congress – patch or multi-year program by...
The United States Senate has been presented with a new long term transportation extension – but its near term prospects are uncertain. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said “a long term package...
View ArticleCongressman Larsen prepares for DC action with Lynnwood commute
Transportation interests will be focused on the U.S. House of Representatives when Congress returns to the Capitol next week. “I am pushing for a long-term transportation bill that will provide...
View ArticleAction on transportation underway in Congress
Congress appears to be moving on transportation. Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rogers selfie with Speaker Paul Ryan. The new Speaker starts with an ”open” process on transportation action....
View ArticleCongress moves toward final transportation package
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a six year federal transportation program for the first time in a decade. I-5, over 50 years old, is counting on over $40 million in federal funds for...
View ArticleNew transportation deadline for Congress: December 4
With negotiations set to formally begin tomorrow, Congress took steps today to extend federal transportation programs until December 4. The TIGER grant program has not been funded or authorized in...
View ArticleFAST Act due Friday
It appears that Congress could deliver a five year transportation bill to the President by Friday. Congressman Dave Reichert signs the FAST Act conference report today. “This is an important step...
View ArticlePresident Obama OK’s FAST Act
Federal transportation programs are law for the next five years. Congressman Rick Larsen successfully pushing for streamlined access to federal funds for smaller cities and counties – now part of the...
View ArticleFerries get boost from FAST-Act emphasis on passengers
State and local ferries in Washington will get a boost in funding from the FAST-Act approved by Congress late last year due to an overall increase, and a new formula. Pierce County ferries are among...
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