WA lawmakers approve funding for 2026 World Cup matches in Seattle

Additional funding will be spent on systems to improve traffic flow and transit, with earmarks for ferry operations, additional ferry terminal and sailing crews, increased security and traffic management, and tunnel maintenance on State Route 99.

The funding to improve transportation operations includes new signage and trail crossing improvements and communications incorporating language access and accessibility.

Nine million dollars will fund grants for local transit agencies to increase transit frequency and cleaning and communications operations. That money must be split among King County Metro, regional transit authorities and cities hosting fan events.

‘Sip and stroll’

Lawmakers also approved a new law allowing cities to expand areas where alcohol can be

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