Puget Sound Regional Council

Happy Juneteenth! Today we are celebrating over 160 years of emancipation for Black Americans. Learn more about the holiday: https://www.psrc.org/about-us/media-hub/psrc-celebrates-juneteenth-0

Interested in sharing your voice on what transportation projects are funded in our region? PSRC is releasing our project lists for our funding endeavors in the Transportation Alternatives Program and the Rural Town Centers and Corridors Program.

The public comment period will run from June 11 to July 23, 2026. Public comments received before July 9 will be provided to the Transportation Policy Board at their meeting. View the detailed lists of projects and email [email protected] to leave a comment: https://www.psrc.org/about-us/media-hub/psrc-seeking-comment-transportation-projects-recommended-funding

The World Cup is almost here ⚽

Here are some tips to get to the stadium and fan zones in the area to cheer on your favorite team!

Slide 1: The World Cup has its first game in Seattle on June 15th! That means people from all over the globe will head to Lumen Field to watch teams compete. Here are some ways to get to the stadium or any of the region’s fan zones!

Slide 2: How to get to the stadium – Link Light Rail/ Seattle’s Link Light Rail Station will drop fans off right at the stadium. To reduce overcrowding, there are stops attendees should get off based on origination points

Light Rail:
Eastside: International District/Chinatown (ID/C) Station
North of Downtown: Pioneer Square Station
South of Downtown: Stadium Station

Slide 3: How to get to the stadium –Bus + Waterfront Shuttle/ King County Metro plans to add 60 buses on match days and will serve Seattle Stadium and all four Fan Celebration location in the city. King County Metro is also launching a free Waterfront Shuttle where passengers can hop on reach stops from the Seattle Center to the stadiums.

Slide 4: How to get to the stadium – Biking/ There are bike lanes that lead to Settle Stadium from S**O and the International District, and bike parking is available near the stadium and fan celebration events. You can also drop off your bike at a secure valet parking one block away from the stadium.

Slide 5: Don’t want to head to Seattle? No problem! There are three officially designated Fan Zones in our region.

Bremerton: Quincy Square: 253 4th St, Bremerton, WA 98337

Everett: Boxcar Park: 1200 Millwright Loop W, Everett, WA 98201

Tacoma/Puyallup Tribe: Puyallup Tribal Headquarters: 3001 Puyalupabsh St., Tacoma, WA 98404

Today is National Trails Day! Get outside, connect with your community and give back to the trails you love 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️Looking for places to celebrate? Check out this map: https://americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/find-an-event/ .

What are your favorite trails around the Puget Sound?

How do neighborhoods respond to homelessness and expand supportive services in their communities?
On June 26, PSRC’s next TOOLBOX session will share local approaches and highlight strategies being implemented in the region. Participants will claim one AICP CM credit. Register here: https://www.psrc.org/our-work/toolbox

May was a busy month for PSRC!
Here are some highlights of the work we did last month and staff members who continue to do incredible work.

Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈
This month, let’s celebrate LGBTQ+ individuals in our region!

Have you recently engaged with PSRC's planning process, provided feedback on a plan, visited our website, or attended a meeting? The FHWA and FTA want to hear from you!

Every four years, the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) review PSRC’s transportation planning process to ensure regional transportation decisions are continuing, cooperative and comprehensive.

Visit our website to learn more. Leave a comment by June 30, 2026: https://www.psrc.org/our-work/feedback-opportunity-planning-certification-review-process

PSRC achieved another milestone 🎊 Yesterday was our annual General Assembly, where assembly members gathered to adopt our 2026- 2027 Supplemental Biennial Budget and Work Program and Regional Transportation Plan!

At the meeting, we heard from PSRC President Dave Somers and PSRC VP Ryan Mello, hosted a panel on the Regional Transportation Plan’s vision and next steps, and a discussion on the future of the Puget Sound Economy. Thank you to the Boston Consulting Group, former Governor Chris Gregoire from Challenge Seattle, and Erik Nordstrom, CEO of Nordstrom, Kerri Schroeder, PNW Region Chair of JPMorganChase, and Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, for your insight on the economic future of this region.

A big thanks to our assembly members for attending this year. It was an event to remember!

Last week, our sister MPO, the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), visited our region to learn more about our agency’s work and to explore our communities! Thank you to Denver Regional Council of Governments staff and Denver elected officials for visiting and exchanging ideas!