Federal Stimulus Money to Be Used to Build Bike Path in Everett

Whether you agree with the stimulus plan or not, it is getting projects done.  The Herald is reporting that almost $2 million dollars are going to be spent building this bike path and that it will employ 25 people.  This is in conjunction with the other development that is going on down at the Port of Everett.

The Port of Everett will receive $1.9 million in federal stimulus funds to create an enhanced pedestrian and bicycle path along W. Marine View Drive between 11th and 16th streets. The money was authorized Thursday by the Puget Sound Regional Council. "The construction field is an area that has been hard hit by the recent recession and we are excited to have the opportunity to do our part in helping put people back to work in our community," said John Mohr, port director. Mohr said the project is ready to move forward. Part of it includes traffic safety improvements to 13th Street, intended as the entrance to a $400 million redevelopment along the waterfront. The work is expected to create 25 construction jobs.