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From the Other Washington, Transit Jobs, and Transit News Vol. 10, Issue 18 May 10, 2025 View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/600b5da65d18/the-wsta-weekly-17989306?e=7ccb4f03e2> <https://mcusercontent.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/547fd40c-aaff-400e-270e-fce1bef58fce.png> <https://mcusercontent.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/7f035851-cc7f-b75a-0830-ce0c615d1f1b.png> <https://mcusercontent.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/92c7b85f-59ef-784f-7669-38170c8ec978.png> Transportation | U.S. Department of Transportation Office of the Secretary * The U.S. Department of Transportation shared <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=06bba29e9c&e=7ccb4f03e2> that it has executed an additional 180 grant agreements, totaling $3.2 billion worth of awards that had been previously announced by the agency, but not yet obligated. The agreements cover a wide range of programs administered across modes, and some have been amended to conform with the policy priorities of the Trump-Vance Administration. A press release indicates that the agency has now approved 329 grants from an approximately 3,200-project backlog of unsigned awards. See the latest tranche of executed agreements <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=8dab8 26da1&e=7ccb4f03e2> . DOT provided a list of awards by mode and program below. * Federal Transit Administration * Low or No Emission (Bus) Grants 30 projects ($494 million) * Tribal Transit 6 projects ($3.5 million) DOT posted recordings and presentations <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=15760f2f25&e=7ccb4f03e2> from its webinars for prospective applicants on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program. As a reminder, pre-application requests to review Implementation Grant eligibility under the program are due today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET); the deadline to submit questions to program staff is May 29, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET; and the application deadline is June 26, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET. See our grant memorandum <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=58b36c2ec6&e=7ccb4f03e2> on the program. Appropriators React to President Trump’s “Skinny” Budget Request House and Senate appropriators are moving in different directions responding to President Donald Trump’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget request <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c7 0c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=a8fc7b1d11&e=7ccb4f03e2> , an early indicator of tensions that are likely to complicate the appropriations process for the fiscal year ahead. House Appropriations Committee Chair Tom Cole of Oklahoma said that the House intends to draft spending bills in alignment with the President’s budget proposal, seeking to advance the Administration’s goals. He offered, “We don’t disagree with the idea of trying to shift some domestic spending towards defense. But we have to come up with a combination that works, that we can pass.” However, Chairman Cole’s Senate counterparts, are raising strong concerns about the depth of the proposed non-defense cuts, specifically at the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins of Maine appeared less likely to adhere to the President’s request, describing it as “extremely difficult to absorb.” She offered that “We’re not talking about waste, fraud, and abuse here, we’re talking about deep and harmful cuts in areas like medical research.” Cybersecurity U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency * A new report <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=b6d17a560c&e=7ccb4f03e2> from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 and 2023 funding from the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SCLGP) is supporting the implementation of nearly 840 state and local cybersecurity initiatives across the country. The program, which has garnered bipartisan praise, is funding projects involving the development of cybersecurity policy, hiring of cybersecurity contractors, upgrading of equipment, and implementation of multi-factor authentication. The report warns that communities are concerned about their ability to sustain these projects if Congress does not provide additional funding for the program ahead of its expiration at the end of September. <https://maassets.higherlogic.com/image/APTA/Executive_Action_Update_650x200_Final_3009955.png> Impacts of Executive Actions on Public Transportation: Since January 20, President Trump has issued almost 100 Executive Orders, Memoranda, and Proclamations to carry out his Administration’s policy goals and agenda. Many of these directives, together with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) actions, directly impact the public transportation industry. These Executive Orders and other directives pause some transportation funding; terminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs; impose new tariffs; and establish priorities for DOT competitive grants. APTA’s Executive and Regulatory Actions Tracker <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=095ce6e919&e=7ccb4f03e2> provides real-time updates and summaries regarding the President’s Executive Orders and other Administration actions that impact the public transportation industry. <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/27544fb0-86cb-4eb4-a6fb-8958be87599c.png> WSTA Spring Committee Season is here! Please don't forget to register now. Committees are open to only transit agency members Transit Planners Committee May 12 - 13 | Vancouver, WA CLICK HERE <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=f6ae13d988&e=7ccb4f03e2> WSTA Dispatch Forum May 19-20 | Tulalip Resort CLICK HERE <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=ac901b6753&e=7ccb4f03e2> WSTA HR Committee June 4 - 6 | Ocean Shores CLICK HERE <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=7f5a5f0ebe&e=7ccb4f03e2> WSTA 2nd Qrt Board Meeting June 12-13 | Walla Walla, WA CLICK HERE <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=d8322d5bea&e=7ccb4f03e2> <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/ea436c8d-6255-4572-b705-ffd9193ee521.png> Transit Job of the Week ________________________________ Marketing, Communications & Outreach Specialist Grays Harbor Transit Salary Range: $6,768.76 - $9,634.05 Monthly Grays Harbor Transit is looking for a creative, motivated professional to lead our marketing and outreach efforts! If you have experience in marketing, communications, and outreach, and enjoy connecting with people, planning events, and managing websites and social media — we want to hear from you! In this exciting role, you’ll develop engaging content, design digital and print materials, manage public communications, and coordinate community outreach and events. You'll be the creative force behind campaigns that inform, inspire, and promote the vital work we do in Grays Harbor County. <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=e0a1f6cd81&e=7ccb4f03e2> ________________________________ ________________________________ WSTA Jobs Board: WSTA offers a comprehensive clearinghouse for transit jobs across the state. Use our website to see the latest job postings. <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=56e8ef1422&e=7ccb4f03e2> If you are a transit agency and have an opening - please use the submit button on the website. Attention Transit Vendors Please sign up for the WSTA Vendor Email Distribution List to be the first to know. <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=c7e7c7fbad&e=7ccb4f03e2> *If you are not a vendor please do not sign up <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/1877cd28-850f-4d18-987c-7fcdc524d617.png> <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/16fd6fee-3218-4d70-b1fe-2056df0f1434.gif> WSTA pays an annual membership to the Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC), which allows our Transit Agency members access to their services. Check out what is new with MRSC. Available for WSTA Transit Members: Ask MRSC - Ask MRSC Archives <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=1a30b7d776&e=7ccb4f03e2> ________________________________ Ask Transit WSTA's partn <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/d4f5e03c-25b5-4812-8415-e6065dfea42a.png> er, the Washington State Transit Insurance Pool (WSTIP), provides an "Ask Transit" tool, which allows agency employees to ask a question, and staff will work to research that question and respond back. . Click Here to Ask Transit <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=6372384ec4&e=7ccb4f03e2> <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/fb82d603-27ab-431a-ac10-5225f4a43f6c.png> * All aboard! First ST3 light rail opens in Redmond Saturday with ribbon cutting, celebration <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=4a11674246&e=7ccb4f03e 2> . 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The Center Square * New security efforts cut drug reports on King County Metro by significant margin <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=da0479d822&e=7ccb4f03e2> . KOMO * What's next for Tacoma Link? <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=53f9b445e9&e=7ccb4f03e2> Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce (pdf included) * Community Transit helps seniors navigate buses, trains <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=b9037102e4&e=7ccb4f03e2> . 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