Governor Gregoire Receives Final Report of the Regional Transportation Commission

For Immediate Release: January 23, 2007

OLYMPIA � Governor Chris Gregoire today received the final report from the Regional Transportation Commission and thanked members for their work and dedication.

�Transportation issues in the Central Puget Sound region are complicated and challenging and I appreciate the dedication of the members to provide a set of thoughtful recommendations and potential solutions,� said Governor Gregoire.

Governor Gregoire in June 2006 created the Commission and tasked them with developing recommendations for the consolidation of regional transportation agencies. Co-chaired by Norm Rice and John Stanton, the Commission in November 2006 released a preliminary set of recommendations to address transportation issues in the most populous region of Washington.

�This commission needs to be forward thinking � I want them to consider our transportation needs in 2030, not only 2010,� said Governor Gregoire when she announced the members of the commission. �I know that these recommendations will get mixed reviews, but I hope that everyone, including transit providers, local governments and the Department of Transportation will work with the commission to reach a solution that helps to fight traffic congestion in the Puget Sound region.�

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