USDOT releases $42.4 million in federal funding for the Second Congressional District

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Transportation has released $42.4 million in federal funding for various transportation projects across Washington’s Second Congressional District, as announced by Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), the ranking Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The funds, allocated across fiscal years2022 through 2024, will support initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure, safety, and sustainability in the region.

Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin (right) with Mark Wolken of Mark Wolken Consulting (left) representing the private owners of the Smith Island railroad crossing replacement project. Lynnwood Times | Mario Lotmore.

The funding includes:

$1,238,680 (Fiscal Year 2022) to the Nooksack Indian Tribe for the removal of a culvert in Jones Creek under a BNSF Railway line in Acme, enhancing environmental and infrastructural conditions.
$1,876,265 (FY22) to the Lummi Indian Business Council to construct a new bus maintenance facility, bolstering public transit operations.
$8,862,951 (FY22) to the Whatcom Transportation Authority to replace eight 2011 diesel buses with eight low- or no-emission buses, advancing cleaner transportation options.
$9,644,865 (FY23) to the Whatcom Transportation Authority to purchase 11 low- or no-emission buses, replacing three diesel buses and eight hybrid buses to further reduce emissions.
$2,000,000 (FY23) to the City of Burlington to assess which of its 16 at-grade rail crossings is best suited for grade separation, aiming to enhance safety and reduce traffic congestion.
$80,000 (FY24) to the City of Ferndale for its Road Safety Improvement Plan, supporting safer roadways.
$95,000 (FY24) to the Samish Indian Nation for a Transportation Safety Action Plan to improve tribal transportation safety.
$100,000 (FY24) to the City of Sedro-Woolley for its Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan, focusing on community safety.
$18,090,000 (FY24) to the City of Everett to eliminate two at-grade railroad crossings near the Smith Island railroad terminal by constructing an overpass and integrated roundabout, addressing significant public safety risks.
$400,000 (FY24) to the City of Everett to develop a supplemental Speed Management Plan to enhance road safety.

“I’m pleased that funding for several Northwest Washington transportation projects has been released by the Department of Transportation so local governments can move forward with their work as expected,” said Rep. Larsen who also shared his commitment to securing additional funding.

“I will continue to push Secretary Duffy to release and obligate the funding for other Northwest Washington projects that received awards, such as the $19,500,000 grant for Skagit Transit to renovate its Maintenance, Operations, and Administration Facility and the $2,000,000 grant for to the City of Lynden to complete planning for its project to relocate Pepin Creek (both awarded FY25),” added Larsen.