Seattle's public transportation is poised for significant enhancements with a $64.2 million funding boost from the FTA for the new RapidRide J Line, awarded to @seattledot. This investment will transform Route 70, a crucial link from downtown to the U-District, into a faster, more reliable transit service. Celebrated by local officials, the project will repair sidewalks, repave roads, make intersections safer, and plant hundreds of trees, all contributing to curbing emissions and improving commute times.
Seattle is all in on expanding quick, reliable, and dependable transit service as we work to better connect our communities and reduce our emissions. Thanks to support from @FTA_DOT, @PattyMurray @kcexec, and others, the RapidRide J Line is on its way! https://t.co/wqZ3VjU6Uh
Federal funding for the new RapidRide J Line in Seattle will connect neighborhoods to the public transportation system, repair sidewalks, repave roads, make intersections safer, plant hundreds of trees, AND lower greenhouse gas emissions. This is a big deal.
Great news! I've successfully secured over $64 million for a new RapidRide J Line. I was in Seattle today talking about how this funding will help connect communities, curb emissions, and improve peopleβs commutes. https://t.co/ordWIv9UWP
Earlier today, @MayorofSeattle, along with @PattyMurray, @Spottnik, @kcexec & others, celebrated the $64.2 million FTA award for @KingCountyMetro's RapidRide J Line project. The line will revamp Route 70, a key link from downtown to the U-District. WATCH: https://t.co/7C7wYeSXhn
Efforts to serve riders better & upgrade Route 70 to become the RapidRide J Line just received a big boost in funding: $64.2 million from @FTA_DOT awarded to @seattledot to transform streets & sidewalks for faster, reliable transit service. πππ¨ https://t.co/PgKpnxwsfh https://t.co/aU5gSKdrbo