Seattle and Tacoma welcome transportation package

The combined ports of Seattle and Tacoma have welcomed the passage of a US$16.2bn transportation investment package by the Washington State Legislature that will help speed the movement of cargo through the ports.

Both ports, along with business and community leaders, have been advocating funding to complete the key freight routes of State Route 509 in King County and State Route 167 in Pierce County, which will be supported by the package.

“The transportation system outside our terminal gates is critical to maintaining our competitive edge,” said Port of Tacoma Commission President Don Johnson.