Sound Transit, Washington State Ferries receive millions in federal funding

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Both Sound Transit and Washington State Ferries, separately, received millions in federal funding this week.

WSF is receiving $11.6 million to help electrify the state's second-most popular route. According to a press release from Sen. Maria Cantwell, $4.9 million will go toward the Mukilteo-Clinton route electrification, $5 million will be designated for Southworth Ferry Terminal improvements and $1.7 million will go toward helping WSF buy new payment kiosks and upgrade online payment options.

"These grants will help electrify one of Washington State Ferries' busiest routes, create a better experience for the Southworth terminal's nearly 800,000 annual passengers, and make buying a ferry ticket easier than ever," Cantwell said in a statement. "Our state's ferry system is one of the largest in the country, and ridership continues to grow. Smart upgrades like these keep Washington State Ferries on course to maintain the fast, reliable service we need."

Sen. Patty Murray said Friday she secured more than $115 million in funding for Sound Transit to support the Federal Way and Lynnwood Link projects. The funding is an additional Capital Investment Grants Program award, Murray's office said.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/sound-transit-washington-state-ferries-receive-millions-in-federal-funding/ar-AA16Qnir

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