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RTC names vice chair and outlines 2026 work plan items including FIFA, SouthLink and snow-route briefings

Regional Transit Committee (King County) · February 18, 2026
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The Regional Transit Committee unanimously approved Ryan McGurbin as vice chair and discussed a draft 2026 work plan that includes a joint April briefing on FIFA World Cup preparations, the SouthLink restructure legislation, ORCA/tap-to-pay briefings, safety-task-force implementation, RapidRide updates, Tukwila base and snow-route planning.

The King County Regional Transit Committee unanimously approved Renton Council President Pro Tem Ryan McGurbin as vice chair for 2026 and discussed a draft work plan that prioritizes large-event planning, performance reporting, and service-equity items.

Council President Barb De Michel nominated McGurbin; the non–King County members voted aye and McGurbin accepted the vice chair role. Chair Stephanie Fain said she looked forward to working with him and the full committee this year.

Mary Bergenon, committee staff, presented a…

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