News Releases for Transportation
November 1, 2012
Gov. Gregoire, union leadership issue statement following meeting on Washington State Ferries
October 26, 2012
Gov. Gregoire, Coast Guard sign agreement to prevent, prepare for oil and other hazardous spills
December 7, 2011
Columbia River Crossing Takes Major Step Forward
August 16, 2011
Gregoire�s statement about Referendum 1 approval
July 5, 2011
Gregoire announces appointments to Connecting Washington Task Force
May 16, 2011
Gov. Gregoire signs transportation budget
April 25, 2011
Governors Gregoire, Kitzhaber announce plan to deliver Columbia River Crossing project
March 31, 2011
Coalition makes case to replace viaduct
March 4, 2011
Gregoire, maritime labor unions reach tentative agreement
February 28, 2011
Governor�s statement about Seattle City Council vote
February 27, 2011
Agreements secure $590 million in federal passenger rail funding for Washington state
February 7, 2011
Gregoire releases statement about Seattle City Council�s viaduct vote
January 6, 2011
Offering innovative solutions, Gregoire proposes creation of regional ferry district, consolidation of state information services
August 2, 2010
Governor Gregoire praises Seattle City Council for approving resolution to move State Route 99 bored tunnel forward
July 30, 2010
Governors Receive Independent Report on Columbia River Crossing Project
July 26, 2010
Governor Gregoire praises Seattle City Council for introducing resolution to move SR 99 bored tunnel forward
June 28, 2010
Gov. Gregoire announces plan to launch nation�s first electric highway
April 15, 2010
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on City of Seattle�s comments on SR 520 replacement
April 13, 2010
Governors Gregoire and Kulongoski Announce Independent Panel to Review Columbia River Crossing Project
March 30, 2010
Gov. Gregoire signs transportation budget and measures to move forward on 520
March 17, 2010
Gov. Gregoire announces members of Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement project oversight committee
January 28, 2010
Gov. Gregoire unveils $590 million grant to Washington for high speed intercity passenger rail
January 14, 2010
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on Seattle seawall replacement
November 19, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on death of Transportation Department worker
November 17, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on SR 520 replacement draft recommendation
October 29, 2009
Gov. Gregoire highlights Recovery Act projects
October 24, 2009
Gov. Gregoire, Seattle Mayor Nickels sign agreement to replace Alaskan Way Viaduct with bored tunnel
October 9, 2009
Gov. Gregoire, Premier Campbell celebrate Amtrak Cascades second train service to Vancouver, B.C.
September 16, 2009
Washington seeks Recovery Act TIGER grants for three high priority projects
August 24, 2009
Washington applies for nearly $435 million in ARRA High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail grants
July 15, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on ferry funding
July 6, 2009
Gov. Gregoire celebrates Bremerton tunnel opening
July 6, 2009
Gov. Gregoire welcomes U.S. Transportation secretary to Washington
May 27, 2009
Gov. Gregoire, Sec. Hammond announce federal recovery awards for transportation paving projects
May 19, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces federal recovery transportation contract award
May 15, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces recovery funding contract to pave I-5 in Lewis County
May 14, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces contracts for resurfacing projects in the Columbia Basin and Okanogan
May 13, 2009
Gov. Gregoire's signs historic transportation budget
May 4, 2009
WSDOT awards stimulus funds for paving project between Moses Lake and Ephrata
April 30, 2009
Gov. Gregoire, WSDOT Secretary Hammond announce first ground breaking with recovery act funding
April 25, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on passage of transportation budget
April 24, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on SR 520 legislation
April 24, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on Senate approval for Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement
April 23, 2009
Gov. Gregoire's statement on Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement approval
April 16, 2009
Gov. Gregoire, Gov. Kulongoski applaud Obama administration on high speed rail federal funding
April 10, 2009
Gov. Gregoire approves 71 transportation projects for federal stimulus funding
April 6, 2009
Gov. Gregoire, Sec. Hammond announce recovery funds contract to preserve US 101, SR 103
April 3, 2009
WSDOT awards I-90 paving projects to Columbia Asphalt & Gravel
March 9, 2009
Gov. Gregoire and WSDOT announces first advertisements for transportation contracts in Kittitas, Pacific counties
March 5, 2009
Gov. Gregoire signs transportation stimulus bill
March 4, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on House and Senate passage of transportation stimulus bill
January 28, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on the SR 520 tolling implementation report
January 10, 2009
Gov. Gregoire's statement on expanding emergency declaration
January 8, 2009
State response to storms continues
January 7, 2009
State agencies responding to weather emergencies
January 6, 2009
More severe weather coming throughout the state
December 24, 2008
Governor Gregoire Proclaims Statewide Emergency for Winter Storms
December 2, 2008
Gov. Gregoire meets with President-elect Obama and fellow governors on economic stimulus
November 20, 2008
Gov. Gregoire celebrates opening of new runway
November 1, 2008
Gov. Gregoire statement on agreement between Boeing and Machinists' Union
September 18, 2008
Gov. Gregoire opens SR 202 doubling traffic capacity
April 28, 2008
Gov. Gregoire announces solution for long-term Port Townsend/Keystone ferry service
April 3, 2008
Gov. Gregoire announces drop in fatality rates on Washington roads
March 31, 2008
Gov. Gregoire signs bill to fund new, safer 520 bridge
March 25, 2008
Gov. Gregoire signs transportation budget
March 3, 2008
Gov. Gregoire speeds up replacement of SR 520 bridge by four years
February 24, 2008
Gov. Gregoire co-chairs key meeting on future of U.S. transportation system
February 14, 2008
Governor Gregoire signs legislation authorizing new ferry construction
January 31, 2008
Gov. Gregoire proclaims State of Emergency due to repeated winter storm blasts
January 24, 2008
Gov. Gregoire Statement on Real ID Extension
January 18, 2008
Washington and Oregon Governors make Bi-State Commitment to Replace I-5 Bridges
January 16, 2008
Gov. Gregoire�s Statement on 787 Dreamliner Delay
January 10, 2008
Gov. Gregoire announces funding proposal to replace 520 Evergreen Point Bridge
January 2, 2008
Gov. Gregoire praises lawsuit challenging Bush Administration on global warming
December 18, 2007
Building a Better Future for Washington Families: Gov. Gregoire Grows Savings, Increases Safety in 2008 Supplemental Budget
December 13, 2007
Governor Gregoire invests for safer, more efficient ferry system
November 16, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Appointment to Transportation Commission
November 16, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Eastern Washington Advisory Council
November 12, 2007
Governor Gregoire Urges Action on SR 520
November 7, 2007
Statement from Governor Gregoire on Roads-Transit Plan
November 5, 2007
Governor Gregoire Swears in Paula Hammond as First Female Washington Secretary of Transportation
October 8, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Safety Improvements on US 2 in Snohomish County
August 14, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Executive Director of the Puget Sound Partnership
August 10, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Appointments to Aviation Planning Council
August 2, 2007
Statement from Governor Gregoire on Minnesota Bridge Tragedy
July 20, 2007
Governor Gregoire Appoints Interim Transportation Secretary
July 9, 2007
Governor Gregoire Takes Inaugural Flight on Aerom�xico
July 3, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Next Step to Secure New Ferries
July 2, 2007
Governor Gregoire Directs Concrete Barriers to be Installed on I-5 Near Marysville
June 25, 2007
Governor Gregoire Appoints Mediators for SR 520 Project
June 22, 2007
Statement from Governor Gregoire on I-405 Worker Fatality
June 8, 2007
Governor Gregoire, Premier Campbell Sign Agreement on Climate Change
April 27, 2007
Statement from Governor Gregoire on Transportation Secretary MacDonald�s Plans to Leave WSDOT
April 22, 2007
Making Changes Families Can Count On
Governor Gregoire and Legislature Focus on Education, Demand Accountability and Results
March 27, 2007
Governor Gregoire Responds to Senate Transportation Budget Proposal
March 19, 2007
Governor Gregoire Responds to House Transportation Budget Proposal
February 22, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Partnership to Repair December Windstorm-Damaged Public Facilities
February 13, 2007
Statement from Governor Gregoire Regarding WSDOT Hybrid Tunnel Review
February 8, 2007
Governor Gregoire, Watco Sign Railroad Purchase Agreement
January 23, 2007
Governor Gregoire Receives Final Report of the Regional Transportation Commission
January 19, 2007
Statement from Governor Gregoire on the Actions of the Seattle City Council
January 18, 2007
Governor Gregoire Unveils Next Washington Plan for Container Ports
January 17, 2007
Governor Gregoire Unveils Next Washington Economic Strategy
December 19, 2006
Making Changes Families Can Count On: Governor Gregoire Makes Education Top Priority, Demands Accountability and Results
December 15, 2006
Governor Gregoire Outlines a Path Forward to Replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct and 520 Bridge
November 27, 2006
Washington to Receive $1 Million from USDOT to Repair Damaged Roads and Bridges
November 13, 2006
Governor Gregoire Announces Project to Keep Washington/B.C. Border Crossing Moving
September 5, 2006
Governor Gregoire Holds Media Availability; Addresses Wildfires, Pharmacy Board, Expert Review Panel
August 14, 2006
Governor Gregoire, Local and Tribal Officials Sign Tse-whit-zen Accord
June 22, 2006
Governor Gregoire Announces Kitsap County Appointee to Regional Transportation Commission
June 8, 2006
Governor Gregoire Announces Citizen Transportation Advisory Committees to Get Washington Moving
June 7, 2006
Joint Statement Regarding Letter From Puget Sound Transit Agencies
March 29, 2006
Governor Gregoire Signs Bill to Investigate Regional Solutions to Large Transportation Needs
March 7, 2006
Joint Statement Regarding the Regional Transportation Investment District
February 3, 2006
Governor Gregoire Expands Emergency Proclamation for Road Damages
December 6, 2005
Gov. Gregoire Annouces Nickel Package Projects Completed on Time