PNWER RIA In the News
Transportation Commission to discuss strengthening freight resilience, transportation funding priorities
MLT News | January 7, 2025
In a series of presentations facilitated by the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region, commissioners will hear from local, regional, state and port officials on work to build a resilient freight network that supports the state’s economy through technology, freight-only routes and more.
Amtrak Cascades On Track to Deliver New Airo Trainsets in 2026
The Urbanist | December 8, 2024
In early 2025, a new Cascades Gateway Bi-National Rail Working Group is set to start meeting, to agree on both short and longer-term upgrades that will benefit train performance and rider experience, including badly needed accessibility upgrades at Pacific Central Station.
Senator Murray announces $3.75 million in funding for Washington transportation projects
NBC NonStop Local | October 17, 2023
The Pacific Northwest Economic Region was awarded $2 million and Sound Transit was awarded $1.75 million.
Regional Infrastructure Accelerators program awards $24M
Transportation Today | October 17, 2023
Awardees include the California Department of Transportation, the Pacific Northwest Economic Region, the State of Louisiana Executive Office, the Montgomery County (Maryland) Department of Transportation, and the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada received $2 million.
U.S. DOT to Launch Expanded Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Grants
Roads & Bridges | October 16, 2023
The Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) RIA supporting Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, and Oregon communities utilized its previous $1.235 million RIA grant and hands-on technical assistance to support project development for the Pine Road highway and rail grade separation project