June 14, 2012
The Transportation Policy Board recommended proceeding with the testing of the Transportation 2040 Prioritization Process.
Prioritization will be a primary part of the Transportation 2040 Update and will focus specifically on the list of projects in the Transportation 2040 plan. The testing will assess Transportation 2040 projects with the measures and evaluation approach, and report results back to the boards and the Prioritization Working Group this fall for further direction. The set of nine measures is intended to reflect the values and policies within VISION 2040. They are: support for centers, jobs, freight, travel, multimodal, safety and system security, fairness, air quality and Puget Sound air land and water. Watch the discussion or view the presentation online at psrc.org.
For more information, contact Robin Mayhew at 206-464-7537 or rmayhew@psrc.org.
The Transportation Policy Board recommended approval of updated Jobs Access Reverse Commute and New Freedom's Program Management Plans.
The Program Management Plans are documents that describe PSRC's policies and procedures for administering Job Access Reverse Commute and New Freedom funding in the Seattle-Tacoma-Everett Urbanized Area. These programs provide funding for transportation for individuals with disabilities, older adults, people with low- income and other special needs populations. The draft Program Management Plans are available for viewing online at psrc.org.
For more information, contact Gil Cerise at 206-971-3053 or gcerise@psrc.org.
The Transportation Policy Board continued its discussion on the Transportation 2040 Update focusing on congestion, mobility and the environment.
The Transportation 2040 Update will reflect changes that have occurred in the region during the last decade, particularly how fluctuations in the region's economy have affected the transportation system in terms of congestion and mobility. In addition, PSRC will be monitoring the implementation of Transportation 2040's Four-Part Greenhouse Gas Strategy, as well as other environmental aspects including air and water quality. The board enjoyed a data presentation on these topics in preparation for the work ahead.
For more information, contact Robin Mayhew at 206-464-7537 or rmayhew@psrc.org.
In other Business, the Transportation Policy Board:
- Recommended approval of a routine amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program including projects sponsored by Kitsap County, Lynnwood, PSRC, Sound Transit and the Washington State Department of Transportation.
The Growth Management Policy Board heard a presentation on the Kent Regional Manufacturing-Industrial Center.
Charlene Anderson, Planning Manager, offered details on the center's history and development. Located in the Kent Valley, it is the second largest manufacturing and distribution center on the West Coast and is home to an estimated 15,000 jobs. The Valley Freeway (SR-167) provides major north-south roadway access to and within the center. Watch the discussion and presentation online at psrc.org.
For more information, contact Rocky Piro at 206-464-6360, rpiro@psrc.org.
The Growth Management Policy Board received an update on the Regional Open Space Strategy.
The University of Washington's Green Futures Lab is leading an effort to establish a collaborative strategy that will implement VISION 2040's call for a regional green space strategy. The work will include a full inventory of open space activities in the region, obstacles, needed actions, and outreach. Watch the presentation.
For questions or additional information, contact Rocky Piro at 206-464-6360, rpiro@psrc.org.
The Growth Management Policy Board received a status report on the Transportation 2040 Prioritization update.
Both the Transportation Policy Board and the Growth Management Policy Board recommended moving forward to test the prioritization process. On June 28, the Executive Board is scheduled to provide staff with directions to proceed. The prioritization method includes nine draft measures, reflecting policies in VISION 2040. Additionally, projects will be compared against other similar projects in four categories: bicycle and pedestrian, transit, arterial, and highway.
For more information, contact Robin Mayhew at 206-464-7537, rmayhew@psrc.org.
