January 24, 2013
The Executive Board adopted regional transportation recommendations for the 2013 state legislature
PSRC recommends that the Legislature move forward in 2013 with a balanced and fair transportation revenue package which sustains and grows regional transit service throughout the region, sustains the operations of Washington State Ferries, preserves and improves local roadways, makes significant progress in controlling storm water runoff from state and local roadways, and improves the region's economy by funding priority investments on state highways and local roadways. Watch the discussion online at psrc.org.
For more information, contact Charlie Howard at 206-464-7122 or choward@psrc.org.
The Executive Board approved the Special Needs Transportation Program of Projects.
The Program of Projects is a prioritized list of 35 transportation projects that will improve mobility for people with low income, elderly, and persons with disabilities. These projects will become eligible to receive funding through PSRC's Coordinated Grant Program and the Washington State Department of Transportation's Consolidated Grant Program. PSRC currently has nearly $4 million available for these projects. Projects that do not receive funding from either PSRC or WSDOT will be on a contingency list should any future funding become available. View the presentation.
For more information, contact Gil Cerise at 206-971-3053 or gcerise@psrc.org.
The Executive Board welcomed Alex Pietsch, Director of the Governor's Office of Aerospace, for a presentation on statewide efforts to promote aerospace in Washington.
The Washington Aerospace Partnership is now a non-profit organization, currently working on developing a statewide aerospace strategy and its 2013 legislative goals. The strategy is based on five main goal areas: linking Washington's aerospace "support chain," growing and diversifying the aerospace cluster, improving the future workforce, fostering a culture of aerospace innovation, and ensuring a healthy business climate. The Washington Aerospace Partnership's 2013 legislative agenda is focused on expanded educational opportunities to improve the aerospace workforce into the future, creating jobs in the aviation services sector, and investing in infrastructure to support the industry. View the presentation.
For more information, contact Alex Pietsch at 360-742-4379 or alex.pietsch@gov.wa.gov.
The Executive Board enjoyed a presentation on the draft Budget and Work Program for fiscal years 2014-2015.
The process to develop the next biennial budget and work program is underway. The budget outlines PSRC and EDD's transportation, economic and growth planning activities for the fiscal years 2014-15.The final budget is scheduled for approval by the Executive Board in March and adoption by the General Assembly in April.
For more information, please contact Diana Lauderbach at (206) 464-5416, or dlauderbach@psrc.org.
In other business, the Executive Board:
- Authorized contracts for consulting services for two transit planning tools, human resources consulting and the Executive Director search.
- Approved the new Boardroom floor plan and authorized the contract for audio/video and teleconferencing upgrades to PSRC meeting rooms.
- Adopted a routine amendment to the 2013-2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program.
- Approved an amendment to the FY2012-2013 Supplemental Budget and Work Program.
