Committee hears bill to let transit authorities apply for permits before land acquisition
A substitute Senate bill would let regional transit authorities apply for land-use and construction permits before acquiring property, aiming to speed delivery of light rail and bus rapid transit; Sound Transit and its board member Christina Walker testified in support, and an amendment would require authorities to remain responsible for securing property rights.
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A state Senate Local Government Committee on Tuesday heard substitute Senate Bill 6,309, which would allow a regional transit authority to apply for land-use and construction permits for high-capacity transit projects before it acquires the underlying property.
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