The Puget Sound Regional Council's 2018 Regional Transportation Plan outlines how the central Puget Sound region, which has seen rapid population and job growth since 2010, intends to manage an additional one million residents by 2040. The plan details major investments across highway, transit, rail, ferry, bicycle, and pedestrian systems to reduce traffic congestion and better connect housing, employment centers, and freight hubs. It aims to provide equitable access to the region's natural, cultural, and recreational assets while keeping the transportation system sustainable through projected growth.Open full document
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This executive summary of the 2018 Regional Transportation Plan by the Puget Sound Regional Council outlines the central Puget Sound region’s strategy to address rapid population and job growth. It describes unprecedented investments in highway, transit, rail, ferry, bicycle, and pedestrian systems to improve mobility and reduce congestion. The plan aims to better connect housing with employment centers, freight hubs, and military installations while providing equitable access to regional assets.