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The Senate Appropriations' Transportation Subcommittee, chaired by Senator Patty Murray, released a draft FY 2011 spending bill this morning.

Given the tough federal budget situation, WA State fared well in earmarks: thanks in large part to Senator Murray's leadership.

Here are the earmarks for WSDOT projects:

U.S. 12 Safety Improvements, $1,000,000
Washington State Ferries System Investments, $2,000,000
Keller Ferry Replacement Project, $2,000,000
WSF, SAFETEA-LU Set-Aside, $5,000,000
I-5 West Coast Green Highway (charging stations), $1,000,000
Columbia River Crossing, $2,000,000
Columbia River Crossing, FTA New Starts, $40,000,000

I'll have the complete list, including local agency earmarks, later today.  Or you can check Sen. Murray's website. (link repaired)

Yesterday (Tuesday) the House's FY 2011 transportation bill cleared its second hurdle, gaining approval from the full Appropriations Committee.  The bill includes the following earmarks for WA state (parentheses indicates the primary earmark sponsor).

• Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal Pedestrian Access and Safety Improvements, $230,000 (Larsen)
• Port of Port Angeles Ferry Terminal Repairs, $1,000,000 (Dicks)
• Downtown Tacoma Streetscapes Improvement Project, $1,000,000 (Dicks)
• SR 510 Yelm Loop Project, $250,000 (Smith)
• Washington Avenue Port Plaza and Intermodal Center, $1,000,000 (Dicks)
• King County BRT, $21,274,000 The President
• University Link LRT Extension, $110,000,000 The President