History

Throughout the 1990s, Washington state severely neglected its infrastructure priorities, specifically in transportation, which led to a tremendous backlog of safety and mobility needs statewide. New transportation investments in 2005 and 2007 made headway toward tackling the highest priority projects; however, most of that investment has been exhausted and a significant backlog of unfunded and underfunded needs remains.

Washington needs an earnest and thoughtful public debate about the state’s infrastructure priorities and a mapping of new investment. The Roundtable advocates prioritization and investment in transportation as part of a comprehensive plan that addresses environmental concerns and ensures accountability.

Supporting Efforts & Resources:

• WashACE:
  A coalition of business associations and chambers of commerce, promoting public policies that retain and create jobs and increase economic opportunity. WashACE advocates for maintaining Washington’s commitment to authorized transportation projects.
• Washington Research Council:
  Examines how public policy issues affect business, government and the community. Research is based on facts from reliable data sources and informed by economic analysis with an appreciation of the power of free markets.