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Andrew Austin: Field Director; Andrew@transportationchoices.org; Phone: 253-732-9434; [vCard ]
Viet Shelton: Campaign Director; Viet@Transportationchoices.org; Phone: (206) 719-8598; [vCard ]

State Legislature Leaves Transit Riders Stranded Apr 11, 2012: The special session came to a close yesterday without any action taken to address the local transportation funding crisis in Washington State.
Nearly 100 organizations and public officials show support for long-term transit funding bill waiting for legislative action Mar 20, 2012: Strong and varied support for more transportation funding choices for local governments and transit for Washington residents
OLYMPIA, WA – A wide-ranging group of businesses, human and community service organizations, environmental organizations, educational institutions, labor unions, and elected officials from all over King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties, and across the state, signed a letter to Governor Gregoire and legislative leadership, urging their support of a local options bill (SB 6582), that provides revenue options to local governments and transit agencies across Washington.
Transit advocates praise King County Council on saving bus service Aug 15, 2011: County Council votes to approve funding for Metro bus service to stave off double digit service cuts
King County Council voted on a measure to stave off massive bus cuts to King County Metro service for two years. In a 7-2 vote, the council approved a temporary $20 Congestion Relief Fee to save more than 600,000 hours of bus service across King County.

Would the big new Seattle ferry terminal evict its water taxis? Mar 15, 2012 Seattle Times: Seattle Times covers the story we broke on our blog about the new Colman Dock replacing the passenger only ferry service.
Right transportation choices and goals can make us a healthier society Feb 15, 2012 Tacoma News Tribune: Washington’s transportation system is the backbone of our economy, shaping nearly every aspect of our daily lives, including our health. We have a responsibility to build a transportation system that generates local prosperity, protects our most vulnerable populations, prevents chronic disease and reduces obesity while providing everyone with the freedom to safely get where they need to go.
Transportation Choices Coalition: No, Transit Does Not Get Too Much Money Feb 07, 2012 Publicola: Publicola covers our retort to Washington Policy Center's false claims about transit funding.
Guest opinion: Transportation planning should consider health Feb 04, 2012 Spokesmen Review: An Op-Ed in the Spokesmen Review on health and transportation.

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