Meeting Agenda – June 22-23, 2022

Eralee Sawtell

Meeting Agenda – Clarkston, Washington

Clarkston City Hall
Council Chambers
829 5th Street
Clarkston, WA

This meeting will be held in-person. We are unable to provide virtual participation at this location.

Public Notice 

The Commission reserves the right to take action on any item on the agenda, make adjustments to the order of agenda items, and adjust the time of adjournment as needed.

Individuals attending this meeting in-person and wishing to offer comments are welcome to do so during the public comment period.

 

Wednesday,  June 22, 2022

8:30 a.m.

Commission Tour of Local Transportation Facilities

Lunch: 12:00 p.m.

Item 1: 12:45

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Presenter: Roy Jennings, Chair, Washington State Transportation Commission

Item 2: 12:50

Ferry Fuel Surcharge – Action

Presenter: Aaron Halbert, Fiscal Analyst, Washington State Transportation Commission

The Commission will consider action to initiate emergency rule making related to the Washington State Ferries Fuel Surcharge.

Ferry Fuel Surcharge Overview  (pdf 213kb)

  • Proposed Emergency Rule WAC amendment
  • Comment on Proposed Emergency Rule WAC Amendment

Item 3: 1:05

Mayor’s Welcome

Presenter: Monika Lawrence, Mayor, City of Clarkston

Item 4: 1:10

Transportation 101

Presenters: Reema Griffith, Executive Director, Washington State Transportation Commission
Carl See, Deputy Director, Washington State Transportation Commission
Jill Satran, Senior Policy Analyst, Washington State Transportation Commission
Aaron Halbert, Financial Analyst, Washington State Transportation Commission

An overview will be provided on the fiscal and policy framework of the statewide transportation system.

Transportation 101 (pdf 1.8mb)

Item 5: 1:40

Washington State Department of Transportation Regional Overview

Presenter: Troy Suing, Assistant Regional Administrator, South Central Region, Washington State Department of Transportation

An overview will be provided of WSDOT’s South Central Region, including planned and active projects, and maintenance in the area.

South Central Region (pdf 5mb)

Item 6: 2:10

Lewis-Clark Valley Transportation Issues: The Big Picture

Presenter: Shannon Grow, Director, Lewis-Clark Valley MPO

The Clarkston region includes rural and urban areas with varied needs, but safety, preservation, quality of life and economic viability are common drivers. In addition, interstate coordination is key to the area, as Clarkston is at the Washington border with Idaho and shares many transportation and economic interests with Lewiston, Idaho. An overview of key issues and successes will be provided.

Lewis-Clark Valley – MPO (pdf 2.6mb)

Break: 2:40

Item 7: 2:50

Asotin County Transportation Issues, Challenges, and Successes

Presenter: Charles Eaton, Public Works Director, Asotin County

Information and perspectives will be shared on Asotin County’s transportation needs and successes.

Asotin County (pdf 167kb)

Item 8: 3:20

City of Clarkston Transportation Issues, Challenges, and Successes

Presenter: Kevin Poole, Public Works Director, City of Clarkston

The City of Clarkston will discuss their transportation challenges and successes.

City of Clarkston (pdf 1.2mb)

Item 9: 3:50

City of Asotin Transportation Issues, Challenges, and Successes

Presenter: Dwayne Paris, Mayor, City of Asotin

The City of Asotin will discuss their transportation challenges and successes.

City of Asotin  (pdf 1.8mb)

Item 10: 4:15

Transportation and the Regional Economy

Presenters: Scott Corbitt, Executive Director, Valley Vision
Kristin Kemak, Executive Director, Lewis-Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce

The area’s three major economic development organizations will discuss the role transportation plays in supporting business and growing the economy of the area.

Recess: 5:00

6:00 p.m. – Commission Dinner
Tomato Brothers

 

Thursday, June 23, 2022 – Reconvene Day 2

Item 11: 9:00 a.m.

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Presenter: Roy Jennings, Chair, Washington State Transportation Commission

Item 12: 9:05

Public Transportation and Active Transportation Planning

Presenter: Shannon Grow, Director, Lewis-Clark Valley MPO

Set in an area with abundant natural resources, active transportation is a key component of the Clarkston area transportation system. Public transportation is also critical to mobility but is experiencing challenges. Planning efforts will be discussed for both of these transportation sectors.

Asotin County Public Transportation (pdf 2mb)
Lewis-Clark Valley MPO – Active Transportation  (pdf 2.5mb)

Item 13: 9:35

Nez Perce Transportation Issues, Challenges, and Successes

Presenter: Mary Beth Frank Clark, Transportation Director, Nez Perce Tribe

The Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho is a federally recognized tribal nation with more than 3,500 enrolled citizens. The Nez Perce tribe has land in Idaho, Washington and Oregon and they are actively engaged in Lewis-Clark Valley transportation planning. We will learn about various transportation issues of the Tribe and their transit services.

Nez Perce Tribe  (pdf 770kb)

Item 14: 9:55

Palouse Region Rural Transportation: System Details, Issues, Challenges, and Successes

Presenters: Mark Storey, County Engineer, Whitman County

Whitman and Garfield counties maintain an extensive rural road system that serves a diverse set of needs including those of farmers, businesses, the general public, etc.. An overview will be provided of the county road system, strategies and successes, followed by a discussion of possible new/improved approaches to county road management in the near future.

Palouse Region Rural County Roads  (pdf 2mb)

Break: 10:40

Item 15: 10:50

Port of Clarkston Issues, Challenges, and Successes

Presenter: Wanda Keefer, Port Manager, Port of Clarkston

The Port of Clarkston is an operating port that manages its 120-acre waterfront site for a diversity of business tenants, emphasizing economic development, tourism, and recreational development. An overview of transportation-related port opportunities and issues will be provided.

Port of Clarkston  (pdf 1mb)

Item 16: 11:05

Recreation-Related Transportation and the Economy

Presenters: Wanda Keefer, Moderator – Port Manager, Port of Clarkston
Beth Larson, Operations Manager, Port of Clarkston
Michelle Peters, President and CEO, Visit Lewis Clark Valley Visitors Bureau
Mike Issacs, Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport

This panel will discuss the pivotal role the Snake River plays in the economics of this region. Outdoor recreation and cruise ships are central to the Clarkston economy. The Lewiston Airport also plays a critical role in supporting local tourism.

Lewis-Clark Valley – Visitors Bureau  (pdf 3.5mb)
Lewiston-Nez Perce Airport  (pdf 1mb)

Item 17: 12:10

Public Comment

Item 18: 12:25

Commission Business

– Commissioner Reflections and Reports
– May Meeting Summary
– Election of 2022-2023 Commission Officers

Adjourn: 1:00 p.m.

 

Next Meeting:

July 19 & 20, 2022 – Virtual

 

SPECIAL NEEDS

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information:  Individuals requiring reasonable accommodations may request written materials in alternate formats, sign language interpreters, physical accessibility accommodations, or other reasonable accommodations by the Commission Office at 360-705-7070 or Transc@wstc.wa.gov. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may contact the event sponsor through the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1.

Title VI Notice to Public

It is the Washington State Transportation Commission’s (WSTC) policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with WSDOT’s Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact OEO’s Title VI Coordinator 360-705-7090.