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South King County coalition urges the legislature to keep $640 million for Highway 18 safety improvements

2112248 · January 14, 2025
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Summary

Representatives of a multi‑jurisdiction Southeast Area Legislative Transportation Coalition and emergency responders urged the Senate committee to maintain prior legislative commitments for safety and mobility improvements on State Route 18, citing steep increases in fatalities and incident rates

Jeff Wagner, mayor of Covington and a representative of the Southeast Area Legislative Transportation Coalition, and Will Aho, assistant chief of Eastside Fire and Rescue, testified that safety and mobility improvements on State Route 18 are urgent and should remain funded as previously committed by the…

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