2006 TRANSPORTATION NEWS
2005
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Transportation News
TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
in each Legislative District
(updated March 2006)
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2006 Update - Transportation Partnership projects by
county (2005 transportation package;
 PDF)
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2006 Update - Nickel Projects by county (2003
transportation package;
PDF)
March 2, 2006
Murray proposal keeps tunnel option alive
A tunnel option for the Alaskan Way Viaduct would remain viable under an
amendment proposed by Rep. Ed Murray today.
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March 2, 2006
Legislature approves highway safety measure
The Legislature approved tougher penalties today to protect motorists from
overloaded and unsafe trucks.
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March 1, 2006
Driver training school bill passed by Legislature
Legislation reinforces quality driver education.
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Feb. 27, 2006
Transportation budget maintains course, targets safety and mobility
The House transportation budget released today funds landslide work and
proposed mobility issues throughout the state.
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Feb. 27, 2006
 Audio:
New House transportation budget adjusts last year's landmark plan (MP3, 42 seconds, 686 KB;
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Feb. 21, 2006
Regional transportation compromise passes House
A bill to reform regional transportation received another round of
bipartisan support today when the House brought it to a vote and passed it
71-26.
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Feb. 14, 2006
House passes tougher penalties for unsafe vehicles
The House approved a bill early this morning to protect motorists on
roads and highways from overloaded and unsafe trucks.
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Feb. 13, 2006
Murray bill on commute reduction passes House
A state program to relieve traffic congestion would become even more
effective under a bill passed today by the House.
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Feb. 7, 2006
Regional transportation agreement reached
Legislation to reform the Regional Transportation Investment District (RTID)
was voted out of a House committee yesterday.
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July 14, 2005
DOL and State Rep. Deb Wallace team up to improve
driver training school laws
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April 24, 2005
Audio:
Historic transportation budget moves to governor's
desk (MP3, 56 seconds, 984 KB;
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April 29, 2005
Guest Opinion Column: Ferry service a vital part of state’s transportation
system
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