Impacts of Initiative 976
On the November 5th ballot, Tim Eyman’s Initiative 976 would devastate our already strained transportation system by cutting funding for road and transit projects from Spokane to Seattle, Bremerton to Zillah and all points in between.
Sound Transit Impacts
$20 billion in funding is at risk for voter-approved light rail expansion, bus rapid transit, and commuter rail that will create new connections in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.
King County
Loss of 175,000 King County Metro bus service hours on 74 routes in Seattle, Burien, Shoreline, Skyway, Tukwila, and White Center due to a $36 million a year loss in funding for the Seattle Transportation Benefit District.
$119 million in potential cuts to Metro services between 2020 and 2025 due to a $1.5 billion cut to the State’s Multimodal Account. Cuts include RapidRide expansion projects, bus layover facilities, access to transit, speed and reliability improvements, paratransit programs, vanpool services, and transit-oriented development projects.
Additional potential loss of funding for:
SR 405 widening project between Renton and Bellevue. The widening project will improve more reliable travel choices and keep drivers, transit riders, and freight safe and moving in one of the state’s highly congested sections of highway.
SR 520 improvements from Lake Washington to I-5. Improvements include a safer highway for motorists and transit riders by replacing structurally vulnerable bridges, a highway lid, new bicycle and pedestrians land bridges, and new Portage Bay and Montlake Cut bridges.
AND $20 billion in funding is at risk for voter-approved light rail expansion, bus rapid transit, and commuter rail that will create new connections in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.
Download more information on the impacts to King County and East King County.
Pierce County
I-976 would cut transportation services in Pierce County, including Pierce Transit Bus Rapid Transit expansion, Park and Ride expansion, transit options for people with disabilities, veterans, and senior citizens, and Pierce Transit’s vanpool service.
Completion of SR 167
The SR 167 project will build four miles of SR 167, completing a long-planned connection to I-5. The project will also connect I-5 to the Port of Tacoma. This project is a missing link in Washington’s highway network and will help move freight to the Port of Tacoma, improve safety, and reduce congestion on local roads.
Local funding
Cities in Pierce County would lose local funding for street and traffic maintenance such as pavement repairs, crack sealing, lane striping, street lighting, signals, and pedestrian improvements such as ADA ramp work and sidewalk repairs.
AND $20 billion in funding is at risk for voter-approved light rail expansion, bus rapid transit, and commuter rail that will create new connections in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.
Snohomish County
In the last biennium, Snohomish County received $16.6 million in state grants. This funding is at risk and is used for:
-$5 million for Community Transit’s Bus Rapid Transit program, including funding to Swift lines.
-$1.9 million for transit for people with disabilities, Sauk-Suiattle tribe, veterans, and senior citizens.
-$1.7 million for State Route 525 pedestrian and traffic improvements.
-$1.5 million for Community Transit’s vanpool service.
-$500,000 for Park and Ride expansion in Everett.
Local funding
Cities in Snohomish County would lose local funding for street and traffic maintenance such as pavement repairs, crack sealing, lane striping, street lighting, signals, and pedestrian improvements such as ADA ramp work and sidewalk repairs.
AND $20 billion in funding is at risk for voter-approved light rail expansion, bus rapid transit, and commuter rail that will create new connections in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.
Download more information on the impacts to Snohomish County.
Clark County
Potential loss or reduction of funding for:
The replacement of the aging I-5 bridge over the Columbia River.
State Route 14 widening project aimed at reducing congestion by adding lanes to SR 14 between I-205 and Southeast 164th Avenue.
Human Services Council (HSC) program that provides transportation service to employment sites, job training, job search, job interviews, childcare, and other work-related activities.
HSC's Reserve-a-Ride Program that provides transportation options to individuals living in Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties where public transportation is not available.
Funding cuts to C-Tran’s vanpool improvements, such as new vans and added service.
AND loss of over a $5.2 million per year to Vancouver, Battle Ground, Ridgefield, and Washougal TBD funding.
Spokane County
Potential loss of funding for:
The 10.5 mile North/South Freeway Project, which is expected to carry 150,000 vehicles a day.
Dial-a-ride, paratransit, and fixed-route services for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities.
Spokane Transit’s Monroe-Regal line, a high performance bus route that will provide frequent, reliable, all-day service alone this regional corridor.
Spokane Transit vanpool improvements, such as new vehicles and service expansions.
Spokane Tribe of Indians’ Moccasin Express fixed-route service and vehicle replacement.
AND $2.5 million loss per year to Spokane TBD funding.