Issue Position: Fighting For Our Share Of Transportation Dollars

Issue Position

Being stuck in traffic is bad for our wallets, bad for the environment, and bad for our economy. Our region has not seen the investments in transportation needed to keep up with population growth over the past few decades; we need to catch up and plan for future growth. The most pressing steps are addressing the huge bottleneck at the 405/522 interchange, finishing work to expand 522 and Highway 9, and ramping up transit service in Bothell, Kirkland, and Mountlake Terrace. Our park-and-ride lots are at capacity and need expansion. I believe the key is to have options -- making bus service and bike access more available and more functional will help alleviate pressure on roads, and fixing key bottlenecks will keep cars moving too. We have more work to do in the next legislative session to increase investments and I will be there fighting for our district.

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