Party lines blur at transportation rally

Dave Meyers with the Washington State Building and Construction Trades union best summed up the transportation debate at Monday’s rally in Olympia: Transportation is not a partisan issue. It is not a Republicans or Democrats. It’s not a west or an east issue.  It is not a represented or unrepresented issue. It is an economic … Continue reading »

“Pass it now!”

Over 200 representatives of business, labor and local governments rallied on the steps of the state legislature this morning in support of a transportation revenue package.  Speakers called out the importance of urgently investing in transportation– particularly SR-167– as the crowd chanted, “Pass it now!” Highlighting the united front in support of transportation, Congressman Denny … Continue reading »

Business, Labor, Environmental Leaders Rally for More Transportation Funds in Washington State

Check out this morning’s Transportation Issues Daily where Larry Ehl writes about, “A diverse coalition of Washington state leaders and activists will rally Monday in support of an $8.4 billion transportation proposal.” Another website transportation junkies might want to also keep an eye on is Keep Washington Rolling for up-to-date information about a transportation package, … Continue reading »

Puget Sound Gateway needs heroes in Olympia

The Tacoma News Tribune today published a bold call to action for lawmakers representing Pierce County to pass a transportation revenue package. “Those 24 lawmakers have the power to create nearly 100,000 jobs and keep Pacific Rim shipping pouring into Puget Sound through the 21st century,” wrote the paper’s editorial board.  “Yet those same lawmakers could also … Continue reading »

Even Alaska?!?!

We know business interests from Tacoma to the Tri-Cities and Covington to Vancouver believe SR-167 completion is important for job growth and economic development. That support has now spread to the state of Alaska. Representatives of the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce recently visited the Port of Tacoma, source of 70% of the cargo delivered to … Continue reading »

King may not stand in way of revenue package

A fascinating piece by the News Tribune’s Jordan Schrader regarding developments in the negotiations between House and Senate transportation leaders over a proposed revenue package. “Even a tiny bit of forward movement on any issue seems like a lot when budget negotiations in Olympia are stuck in neutral. So it’s significant that lawmakers are talking … Continue reading »

Inslee calls on the legislature to act now

Governor Inslee spoke to room of transportation advocates from across the political spectrum yesterday, calling on the state legislature to pass a transportation revenue package. Sharing the stage with House Transportation Committee Chair Judi Clibborn and Senate Transportation Committee co-chair Tracy Eide, the Governor said, “Legislators are sent here to do a job and that … Continue reading »

It’s time to pass a revenue package NOW

Check out this fantastic video produced by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce featuring stakeholders from throughout the state making the case for the Legislature to pass a transportation revenue package now. Share this with your friends, family and colleagues and encourage them to share their opinion with their lawmakers.

Taking the case to the other Washington

Members of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce have returned from a weeklong visit with federal lawmakers in Washington, DC. Central to their federal legislative agenda was completion of SR-167. Happily, they found a willing audience who understand the importance of the project not only to the state, but also the nation. “I can’t think … Continue reading »