(Washington,
D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) applauded the announcement by
the Federal Transit Administration that two projects in Washington state have
been selected to receive funding under the Bus and Bus Livability grant program
announced in December of last year. Seattle Intermodal Hub and Chuckanut
Park and Ride in Burlington were among 47 projects selected nationwide from the
281 applicants. As chair of the Senate Transportation Appropriations
Subcommittee, Senator Murray has fought for federal transportation investments
that support smart growth and community development throughout Washington
state.
“These
investments in Washington state communities will create jobs immediately and
they will help lay down a strong foundation for long-term economic growth,”
said Senator Patty Murray. “Local businesses and commuters in Seattle
and the Burlington area are going to benefit from the increase in
transportation options and reduction in congestion that these investments are
going to bring to the region.”
Seattle
Intermodal Hub
Sponsor:
City of Seattle
Amount: $2,400,000
The City of
Seattle will restore the historic King Street Station and improve the Westlake
Hub, creating two intermodal transportation hubs in downtown Seattle that
connect rail, bus, streetcar, and pedestrian networks in Seattle’s Center City.
Improvements to these two hubs are critical to implementation of Seattle’s
Center City Access Strategy to revitalize 10 downtown neighborhoods, fight
regional sprawl and build a sustainable economy and community.
Chuckanut
Park and Ride
Sponsor:
Skagit Transit
Amount:
$2,800,000
The
Chuckanut Park and Ride project will be a high capacity parking and transit
transfer facility located just off the I-5 Chuckanut/ SR 11 exit in Burlington,
Washington. It will accommodate more than 300 parking spaces and include
a bus pad for transit access; passenger shelters; bicycle racks and safety
features such as improved lighting, fencing, and security cameras. The goal is
to supply necessary transit infrastructure, relieve congestion and also offer
convenience, safety and attractiveness to transit and vanpool users, as well as
leisure travelers.
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