Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds), chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, issued the following statement regarding Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed supplemental transportation budget for the 2025–27 biennium: “We cannot ignore that Washington’s infrastructure is aging. At least 10% of our bridges are more than 80 years old, thousands of miles of roads are overdue for paving, and five of our ferries are reaching the end of their lifespan. Preservation and maintenance are the two most important investments we can make right now in our transportation system, and I’m glad to see Gov. Ferguson’s supplemental budget prioritizes them. “I’m excited the Governor is proposing the Preserve Washington fund, providing $3 Billion over 10 years dedicated to preservation and maintenance for our entire Transportation ...