Lakewood Could Get $2.2 Million For Transportation Improvements

The Puget Sound Regional Council is recommending more than $2.2 million in funding for projects serving Lakewood, part of more than $440 million in federal funds proposed by PSRC to improve transportation around the region.

Projects include:

• Bridgeport Way SW - 83rd St. SW to 75th St. W - $478,000
• Bridgeport Way SW, 112th St. SW to 59th Ave. SW Resurfacing Program - $750,000
• Lakewood Traffic Signal Upgrade - ITS - Phase IV - $650,000
• South Tacoma Way, SR 512 to 96th St. S. Roadway Improvements - $370,000

“These projects were selected on their merits and support the region’s economic development and growth,” said Bellevue Councilmember Claudia Balducci, chair of PSRC’s Transportation Policy Board.  “When Congress approved these funds earlier this year, their focus was on growing and sustaining jobs.  These projects, large and small, will put people to work and shore up the foundations of our economy for the future.”

PSRC is encouraging public comments on the projects proposed for funding and on the region’s draft Transportation Improvement Program for 2013-2016. The public comment period runs from September 13 through October 25, 2012. The vote by PSRC’s Executive Board to approve the 2013-2016 Transportation Improvement Program is scheduled for October 25. A complete list of all projects and more information is available at psrc.org.  
How to make a comment:
 

Mail:

Puget Sound Regional Council

ATTN: Kelly McGourty

1011 Western Avenue, Suite 500

Seattle, Washington 98104-1035

 

E-mail:

kmcgourty@psrc.org

 

In Person:

October 11, 2012 or October 25, 2012