Transportation and Infrastructure
I firmly believe that investment in our nation's infrastructure is critical. It provides jobs for thousands, ensures the efficient movement of goods that keeps our economy growing, and ensures the safety of countless lives. That's why for the past four sessions of Congress I've introduced legislation creating a grant program for transportation infrastructure projects. The Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act (FIRA) focuses on making our road and railways safer by creating a dedicated grant program for infrastructure improvement.
In addition to offering legislation on this topic, I've also supported bills and programs that would help repair, replace, and better regulate our nation's transportation infrastructure, including: H.R. 974, the MOVE Freight Act; H.R. 1906, the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act; and full funding of the TIGER grant program. I deeply understand the importance of improving infrastructure in the US, and will continue to work on this at the Federal level while making sure our investments are fiscally responsible.
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“I am glad to see that WSDOT took steps to ensure compliance with the DBE program standards. Over the last year, I have had an ongoing dialogue with community stakeholders on this issue, and have received a lot of feedback. As this project continues, I will continue to monitor the situation and remain in close contact with all involved.”
Today, Congressman Adam Smith reintroduced H.R. 3825, the Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2014 (FIRA), a bill that will support improvements to infrastructure and transportation in the national freight mobility network.
Yesterday, the Department of Transportation announced preliminary approval for Delta Airlines, in partnership with Alaska Airlines, to provide service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) to Tokyo’s downtown Haneda Airport. This new flight will greatly benefit Seattle and the Pacific Northwest region by linking it with key markets in Japan and Asia
Grant will assist in improving pedestrian facilities, upgrading traffic signals, and adding additional lanes to address the increased traffic around Madigan Army Medical Center
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and Representatives Norm Dicks (D-WA-06) and Adam Smith (D-WA-09) applauded the announcement by the Department of Defense that the City of Lakewood will be awarded a $5.7M grant for a transportation project to improve medical access to Madigan Army Medical Center.