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The House of Representatives passed legislation today that would authorize expedited permitting and contracting for replacement work on Washington state's structurally-deficient bridges. Rep. Hans Zeiger introduced House Bill 1219 due to...

June 30, 2015

When it comes to transportation, the Legislature must face two big imperatives: the need to invest in infrastructure, and the need for a more cost-effective state Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The...

April 20, 2015

Zeiger amendment to expedite replacement of aging bridges included in House transportation budget An amendment to expedite replacement of aging bridges was included in the supplemental transportation budget passed by the House...

March 12, 2014

Opinion editorial by Hans Zeiger: Invest in more efficient transportation system Transportation is one of the biggest issues facing the legislature today. Our streets and highways are in need of maintenance and...

March 12, 2014

Legislation that would authorize expedited permitting and contracting for replacement work on Washington state’s structurally-deficient bridges...

Jan. 15, 2014

The House of Representatives took a step toward improving the permitting process for transportation projects in the state of Washington. House Bill 1978 sponsored by Rep. Hans Zeiger would implement a...

June 25, 2013

“When it comes to replacing our aging and structurally-deficient bridges, we urgently need to change the way we do business,” said Zeiger.

June 7, 2013

House Republican transportation reforms to make state gas tax dollars to go further, ensure accountability, and protect taxpayers moved forward.

April 2, 2013

Rep. Hans Zeiger introduced two major bipartisan transportation reform bills earlier this week, one to streamline transportation permitting, the other to promote limited forms of public-private partnerships. Zeiger's reform bills come...

March 9, 2013

Besides education funding, the biggest issue the Legislature will deal with this session is that of financing our transportation system, from road maintenance and preservation, to freight mobility, to transit and...

Feb. 22, 2013