FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 8, 2012

Contact: Gil Cerise, gcerise@psrc.org, 206-971-3053

 

PSRC Seeking Public Comment on Special Needs Transportation Project Funding

 

SEATTLE - The Puget Sound Regional Council is encouraging public comment on 15 special needs transportation projects slated to receive an additional $624,137 of PSRC's Jobs Access Reverse Commute and New Freedom Federal Transit Administration funds.

 

Example projects include:

  • Catholic Community Services of Western Washington: Disabled Veteran's Transportation, $21,141
  • Pierce County Community Service: Beyond the Borders, $60,598
  • Senior Services of King County: Preserve the Hyde Shuttle, $90,792

View the full list of projects here.

 

The public review and comment period will run from May 8 to 31, 2012.

 

How to make a comment: 

Mail: Puget Sound Regional Council

ATTN: Gil Cerise

1011 Western Avenue, Suite 500

Seattle, Washington 98104-1035

E-mail: tipcomment@psrc.org 

In Person: May 10 at 9:30 a.m. or May 31 at 10 a.m. at PSRC

 

Written comments received by May 24 will be included in the agenda packet for the Executive Board meeting on May 31, 2012. Comments can be made in person at the Transportation Policy or Executive Board meetings.

 

PSRC develops policies and coordinates decisions about regional growth, transportation and economic development planning within King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties. The Council is composed of over 80 county, city, port, transit, tribal and state agencies serving the region. In 2012, PSRC will select projects for the roughly $400 million in federal funds the region can expect to receive over the next few years. PSRC is also the lead regional economic development planning resource and home to the Prosperity Partnership.

 

This public notice of public involvement activities and time established for public review and comments on the TIP development process will satisfy the FTA's Program of Projects requirements.

 

Title VI Notice: PSRC fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. For more information, or to obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, call 206-587-4819.

 

Servicios de Traducción Disponible 206-971-3052, Diana Martinez.  Có dịch vụ thông dịch sang tiếng Việt. Xin liên lạc Thu Lê số 206-464-6175.  

 

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