“On Friday, The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a full funding grant agreement which will assure that funding in future years is allocated for the Puget Sound area’s LINK light rail system, U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks said. An FTA Commissioner signed a letter of commitment toward the project, designating $500 million of federal funding to be expended over the next five years. This is an enormously significant step …making it far easier for our congressional delegation to seek funding in the future years for the critically needed Puget Sound area transportation system, said Dicks, a member of the House Appropriations Committee.When the FTA issues a full funding grant agreement…it is a seal of approval that will place the LINK Light Rail project at the top of the list for federal assistance, he added. “
More Stories From This Author
WA makes pitch to feds for $1B in rural health funding
Washington is making its bid for a billion dollars in new federal funding for rural health care.
By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • November 7, 2025 5:12 am
Expected slide in WA unemployment trust fund balance could trigger new tax
Washington businesses would need to shoulder roughly $700 million in additional taxes in a few years unless the projected finances…
By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • November 5, 2025 5:12 am
Voters to decide if WA Cares tax dollars can be invested in stock market
The first item on every Washington voter’s ballot is a proposal to add a few lines to the state constitution…
By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • November 4, 2025 5:12 am
