Meeting Agenda – Olympia, Washington
WSDOT Headquarters Building
310 Maple Park Avenue SE
Nisqually Boardroom 1D2
Olympia, WA
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.
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Item 1: 9:00 a.m.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Presenter: Roy Jennings, Chair, Washington State Transportation Commission
Item 2: 9:05
Evolution of the Work Week Commute
Presenters: Kirk Hovenkotter, Executive Director, Commute Seattle
Lamis Ashour, PhD Candidate, University of Washington
Bart Treece, PTP Director, Mobility Innovation Center, University of Washington
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the past few years have witnessed dramatic changes in work arrangements and travel behavior. Commute Seattle in partnership with the University of Washington will discuss the findings of their recently released Seattle Commute Survey showing both commuting and non-commuting travel patterns.
2022 Seattle Commute Survey (pdf 3mb)
Item 3: 10:00 a.m.
2023-2025 Transportation Budget Overview
Presenter: Erik Hansen, Senior Budget Assistant, Office of Financial Management
Staff from the Governor’s budget office will provide an overview of the enacted biennial Transportation Budget.
2023/2025 Transportation Budget Overview (pdf 322kb)
Break: 10:30
Item 4: 10:45
Update: State Transportation Revenue Forecast
Presenters: Carl See, Deputy Director, Washington State Transportation Commission
Todd Lamphere, Director Finance and Administration, Washington State Ferries
The latest quarterly transportation revenue forecast results were released in March 2023. An overview will be provided with a focus on the updated ferry fare revenue forecast.
March 2023 – Revenue Forecast Overview (pdf 374kb)
WSF March 2023 Forecasts (pdf 280kb)
Item 5: 11:15
Washington State Ferries Update – 2023-2025 Fare Setting & Service Restoration
Presenters: Todd Lamphere, Director Finance and Administration, Washington State Ferries
John Vezina, Director of Planning & Customer Relations, Washington State Ferries
Aaron Halbert, Financial Analyst, Washington State Transportation Commission
The Transportation Commission sets ferry fares and policies to meet revenue expectations established by the Legislature. An overview of the 2023-2025 new biennial ferry fare revenue requirements will be presented. The Commission will also kick off its 2023 fare-setting effort to occur over the summer, highlighting the schedule and ways for the public to get involved. An update will also be provided from WSF on their plans for service restoration.
WSF 2023/2024 Ferry Fare Development Process (pdf 136kb)
2023 Ferry Fare Considerations (pdf 270kb)
Lunch: 12:00 p.m.
Item 6: 1:00
Financial Update on Washington’s Tolled Facilities
Presenters: Ed Barry, Director of Tolling, Washington State Department of Transportation
Jason Richter, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
An overview will be provided on updated traffic and revenue performance for all tolled facilities. Also, certification for current SR 520 Bridge toll rates and future toll rate plans will be provided.
Toll Facilities T & R – Update (pdf 250kb)
SR 520 / SR 99 Tolling Update (pdf 281kb)
SR 520 – 2023 Toll Rate Increase Summary (pdf 162kb)
Item 7: 1:30
I-405/SR 167 Express Toll Lanes Rate Setting Plan Update
Presenters: Carl See, Deputy Director, Washington State Transportation Commission
Ed Barry, Director of Tolling, Washington State Department of Transportation
Karl Westby, Senior Traffic Manager, I-405 Program, Washington State Department of Transportation
An update will be provided regarding on-going Commission and Washington State Department of Transportation rate setting planning for the I-405/SR 167 Express Toll Lanes.
I-405 / SR 167 Express Toll Rate Update (pdf 454kb)
Break: 2:15
Item 8: 2:30
Hood River Bridge Traffic & Revenue Study – ACTION
Presenters: Carl See, Deputy Director, Washington State Transportation Commission
Timothy J. Boesch, AICP PMP Principal Senior Project Manager, CDM Smith
Lowell Clary, President, Clary Consulting
Yonnel Gardes, Senior Transportation Planner, CDM Smith
Michael Shannon, PE Project Manager, HNTB
In 2022, the Transportation Commission was directed to conduct a traffic and revenue study for replacement of the Hood River Bridge to determine the ability of tolls to contribute to the financing of a future replacement bridge. Final study findings and recommendations will be presented ahead of releasing the final report at the end of June.
Hood River Bridge Traffic and Revenue Study (pdf 1.3mb)
Hood River – White Salmon Interstate Bridge Replacement (pdf 702kb)
Item 9: 3:30
2023 FROG (Ferry Riders Opinion Group) Winter WSF Performance Survey Results
Presenter: Chelsea Benning, Director, Design and Analysis, Pacific Market Research
The Transportation Commission, in partnership with WSF, conducted the annual winter performance survey. Results and findings from the survey will be presented on topics including overall rider satisfaction with WSF and updates on key performance metrics for WSF based on ferry riders’ experience with WSF throughout the Winter period (January – March.)
2023 WSF Winter Performance Survey (pdf 926kb)
Adjourn: 4:30
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 – Reconvene Day 2
Item 10: 9:00 a.m.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Presenter: Roy Jennings, Chair, Washington State Transportation Commission
Item 11: 9:05
Commission Business
- April Meeting Summary
- Legislative Session Recap
- Commission Officer Elections – ACTION
- Friday Harbor meeting and logistics planning
- Washington Transportation Plan – Commission Subcommittee – ACTION
Item 12: 10:00
Preliminary Findings – Route Jurisdiction Transfer Request: City of Snoqualmie – ACTION
Presenters: Paula Reeves, Senior Policy Analyst, Washington State Transportation Commission
Ashley Probart, Executive Director, Transportation Improvement Board
Greg Armstrong, Project Engineer, Transportation Improvement Board
The Transportation Commission receives and reviews route jurisdiction transfer requests from cities, counties, or the Department of Transportation requesting additions or deletions from the state highway system. The City of Snoqualmie is requesting a transfer of the Snoqualmie Parkway, between the terminus of SR 18 at I-90 and SR 202/Railroad Ave., to the State of Washington. The results of an independent engineering review of this request will be presented for Commission consideration and approval.
Route Jurisdiction Transfer Introduction (pdf 151kb)
City of Snoqualmie RJT Request (pdf 332kb)
Item 13: 10:30
Preliminary Findings – Route Jurisdiction Transfer Request: City of Ridgefield- ACTION
Presenters: Ashley Probart, Executive Director, Transportation Improvement Board
Greg Armstrong, Project Engineer, Transportation Improvement Board
The City of Ridgefield is requesting a transfer of SR 501 (known as “Pioneer St.”) from the State of Washington to the City of Ridgefield. The results of an independent engineering review of this request will be presented for Commission consideration and approval.
City of Ridgefield RJT Request (pdf 411kb)
Item 14: 11:00
Colman Plaza Naming – ACTION
Presenters: Patty Rubstello, Assistant Secretary, Washington State Ferries
Phillip Narte, Tribal Liaison, Washington State Ferries
The Transportation Commission names all transportation facilities, including ferry terminals. Washington State Ferries, in close collaboration with various Tribes, has come forward with a naming proposal for two plaza areas located at the Colman Dock in Seattle. Washington State Ferries will provide an overview of their efforts and present a naming recommendation for the Commission’s consideration and approval.
Colman Dock Plaza Naming (pdf 421kb)
Item 15: 11:20
Secretary’s Report
Presenter: Patty Rubstello, Assistant Secretary, Washington State Ferries
An update will be provided on Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) activities.
Item 16: 11:35
Public Comment
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Item 17: 11:45
Commission Business
- Reflections and Recommendations
Adjourn: 12:00 p.m.
Next Meeting:
June 21 & 22, 2023
Friday Harbor, WA – In person
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 Equity and Civil Rights (OECR). For additional information please contact OECR’s Title VI Coordinator 360-705-7090.
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