STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

WHO WE ARE

The State Route 9 Coalition is composed of county, city, transit, business, education and community leaders in Snohomish County who are committed to supporting the needed improvements for capacity, freight mobility and safety of SR 9 between SR 522 and SR 530.

OUR MISSION

The State Route 9 Coalition’s mission is to secure funding for projects identified by the SR 9 Corridor Working Group in the Route Development Plan to improve SR 9 in Snohomish County for capacity and safety as a highway transportation corridor serving the needs of motorists, commerce, transit and non-motorized uses.

WHY STATE ROUTE 9 MATTERS:

• SR 9 is designated as a Highway of Statewide Significance and is the only north-south highway that parallels I-5 in Snohomish County;


• SR 9 provides the only regional transportation alternative for vehicles in the event of a major incident that affects I-5;


• Traffic volumes have grown to 37,000 vehicles per day, causing increasing delays for commuters, freight and others;


• The Puget Sound Regional Council’s projected growth rate in Snohomish County requires funding now to accommodate future additional traffic demands;


• Bus transit is planned for SR 9 but cannot be implemented without capacity improvements.

 

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

• Educate yourself about the SR 9 Route Development Plan prepared by the State Department of Transportation;


• Support phased capital budget and grant funding needed to complete prioritized improvement projects;


• Help us grow a network of supporters who are willing to work together for the common purpose of improving SR 9;


• Talk with federal and state legislators about what they can do to help fund needed SR 9 improvements.