Mass Transit
Pierce Transit breaks ground on Spanaway Transit Center.

Funded jointly by WSDOT and the FTA, $3 million in federal support was championed by Representative Marilyn Strickland and Senator Maria Cantwell. Both attended the groundbreaking event, speaking of their ongoing support of transit and the importance of facilitating connections within our … Read More

The News Tribune
Free Youth Transit Passes are a win.

The Free Youth Transit Pass brings to life the vision of breaking down transportation barriers for young people and enhancing opportunities. For that we express our gratitude to our state legislators, including Tacoma Representative and House Transportation Chair Jake Fey, for crafting the … Read More

The News Tribune
TNT endorses Laurie Jinkins, Jake Fey and Steve Conway.

Fey, 73, has served in the state House of Representatives since 2013 after previously serving on the Tacoma City Council. Over the course of his near decade in Olympia, he has emerged as one of the Democrats' go-to forces on all things transportation. As chair of the House Transportation Committee, … Read More

The Stand
‘A major step forward’ for Washington state.

Leaders of Keep Washington Rolling, a broad coalition of labor, business, local governments, transit advocates and environmental organizations, praised lawmakers for prioritizing these critical state investments in the 2022 legislative session. … Read More

Gig Harbor Now
Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls to drop 75 cents

Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls will be reduced by 75 cents beginning in September, with the intent that they remain at that rate until the span is paid off in 10 years. The decrease is the result of Substitute Senate Bill 5488, which requires transfers of $3.25 million from the general fund to the … Read More