Jan 16, 2026 | Advocacy, Dispatch From Olympia
Want to help Sound Transit build the damn trains? A new bill was introduced in the legislature that would make a big difference!Senate Bill 6148 would give Sound Transit the financial flexibility it needs by allowing it to issue 75-year bonds.Why is this important?...
Jan 16, 2026 | Transportation Choices
Washington has made clear statutory commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions and build a transportation system that is cleaner, more affordable, and safer for everyone. Because transportation is the state’s largest source of climate pollution, the decisions we make...
Jan 12, 2026 | Advocacy, Dispatch From Olympia
Dear friends, Welcome to our weekly Dispatch from Olympia and the first day of the 2026 Washington State Legislative Session! This email will arrive in your inbox early each week and provide highlights about what’s happening in the legislature, including upcoming...
Jan 7, 2026 | Transportation Choices
Last year, Washington took an important first step toward confronting its traffic safety crisis. Lawmakers acknowledged that many of our most dangerous roads are the state-owned routes that run straight through our cities and towns, and allocated $100 million to...
Jan 6, 2026 | Transportation Choices
Last year, we made the case for expanding Washington’s intercity bus network, and the Legislature responded. The program got $5 million in new state funding to make the 2026 World Cup events more accessible. This marks a new chapter for the program as Washington state...
