Politics & Government

Eastside Transportation Town Hall Set for June 19

The meeting will focus on local transportation funding issues and infrastructure needs.

King County transportation officials will hold a town hall meeting next Wednesday, June 19, to discuss infrastructure needs and funding issues with roads, bridges and transit on the Eastside.

The meeting takes place at Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave. NE, and begins with an open house and comment period from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. A moderated panel discussion will follow and continue until 8 p.m.


A King County news release indicates the town hall will directly address the transportation funding issues that have been highlighted by local officials and media in recent weeks:

Regional traffic congestion and the recent closures of a damaged bridge on Interstate 5 and a vulnerable century-old bridge in Kent continue to call attention to the need to maintain, preserve and improve our vital transportation network that our economy depends on. But where can we turn for the funding needed to pay for these investments?

The public is invited to an open house and town hall meeting with elected leaders from cities and the county to learn more about our critical infrastructure needs for roads, bridges and transit service.

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The state Legislature continues to seek common ground on transportation funding. Without a solution, cuts loom for local roads, bridges and Metro bus service—potentially worsening congestion and delaying improvements needed to keep the region moving.

The meeting is co-hosted by the Sound Cities Association, the city of Bellevue and King County, which are seeking sustainable transportation funding options.
Questions may be directed to the panel prior to the meeting by sending an email to community.relations@kingcounty.gov or via Twitter to @kcroads or @kcmetrobus, or using the hashtag #TransFuture.

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