Category Archives: Roads

Short term incentives in government & Wall Street are a recipe for disaster

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Derek Young

Politicians, with short term election incentives, have always sought ways to deliver short term benefits at the expense of long term fiscal health. Continue reading →

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Improvements on I-5 at JBLM Approved Despite Concerns Over Cross Base Highway

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Derek Young

On Thursday, inclusion of I-5 at Joint Base Lewis McChord to the Puget Sound Transporation 2040 plan was recommended by the Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board. Final approval will come from the General Assembly in June. The vote had … Continue reading →

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QOTD: Why the Pt. Fosdick/56th street road project might not happen

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Derek Young

This “Question of The Day” actually comes from the Gateway’s comment section. An article posted last Thursday is about the recent decision of a Pt Fosdick property owner jeopardizing the project. The article explains that the developer – unidentified by city staff … Continue reading →

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Washington Transportation Task Force – Pierce County Left Out

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Derek Young

Governor Gregoire announced today the creation of a “Connecting Washington Task Force.”… what caught my eye is that Pierce County appears to not be represented at all on the task force. Continue reading →

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The $60 Million Question

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Derek Young

What should the Gig Harbor City Council spend Hospital Benefit Zone revenue on? Continue reading →

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Sen. Derek Kilmer Day

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Derek Young

Ok the title might be a little bit of an exaggeration… but if things keep rolling our way, maybe we really should proclaim a Sen. Kilmer day. Continue reading →