Meeting Agenda – July 18-19, 2023

Eralee Sawtell

 

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.

Those wishing to offer comments can do so during the public comment period either in person or virtually, after registration online. To sign up for virtual comment, using the Q&A box found on-screen during the meeting, please indicate your name and that you would like to provide comments. Written comments can also be submitted via email at: transc@wstc.wa.gov.

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

TVW Meeting Recording

Item 1: 9:00 a.m.

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Presenter: Debbie Young, Chair, Washington State Transportation Commission

Item 2: 9:05

Washington State Department of Commerce Climate Program Guidance

Presenter: Sarah Fox, AICP, Climate Program Manager, Washington State Department of Commerce

The Washington Department of Commerce will discuss the model it has developed to help cities and counties address climate change in their comprehensive plans, including mitigation and resilience planning guidance.

Commerce Climate Program Guidance  (pdf 683kb)

Item 3: 9:45

WSDOT Toll Equity Study

Presenter: Mark Hallenbeck, Director, Washington State Transportation Center
University of Washington

The presentation will discuss findings of the University of Washington TRAC Center’s recent study designed to inform the equity impacts of WSDOT toll facilities on low-income communities. This follows up a prior study by the TRAC Center of equity impacts of the I-405 express toll lanes.

Toll Equity Research  (pdf 2.5mb)

Break: 10:45

Item 4: 11:00

Vehicle Miles Traveled Target Setting

Presenters: Dave Andersen, AICP, Managing Director, Growth Management Services,
Washington State Department of Commerce
Celeste Gilman, Strategic Policy Administrator, Washington State Department of Transportation
Alon Bassok, Transportation Planning Specialist, Washington State Department of Transportation

An update will be provided from the Washington State Department of Commerce and WSDOT on the status of a legislatively directed effort to establish vehicle miles traveled reduction targets for local jurisdictions, along with identifying ways to achieve the targets.

Housing and VMT – What’s Next  (pdf 1.1mb)
Vehicle Miles Traveled Target Setting  (pdf 449kb)

Lunch: 11:45

Item 5: 12:30 p.m.

Metro Flex: On Demand Transit Services

Presenters: Christina O’Claire, Mobility Division Director, King County Metro
Casey Gifford, Senior Planner, King County Metro

An overview will be provided on King County Metro’s new program “Metro Flex,” an on-demand, neighborhood transit service that will unite three current services — Community Ride, Ride Pingo to Transit, and Via to Transit. King County Metro will discuss this program and its work to ensure easy and equitable access to transit options for everyone.

Metro Flex On Demand Transit Services (pdf 405kb)

Item 6: 1:30

Reconnecting South Park in Seattle

Presenter: Cayce James, Strategic Advisor, City of Seattle

In February 2023, USDOT awarded the City of Seattle $1.6 million for “Reconnect South Park” based on a Community Vision Plan developed by local residential, business, and industrial communities. This presentation will provide an update on this project.

Reconnecting South Park  (pdf 7.7mb)

Break: 2:15

Item 7: 2:30

Road Usage Charge Update

Presenters:  Steven Marfitano, Senior Transportation Planner, CDM Smith
Ara Swanson, Senior Strategic Communications Specialist, CDM Smith

An update will be provided on the Commission’s current federally funded Road Usage Charge (RUC) research program, “Forward Drive,” including an update on various pilots underway, and reviewing results of a recently completed RUC enrollment simulation conducted with over 1,000 Washingtonians.

  Road Usage Charge – Update (pdf 1.9mb)

Item 8: 3:15

Puget Sound Regional Council Equity Advisory Committee

Presenter:  Charles Patton, Program Manager, Equity Policy & Initiatives, Puget Sound Regional Council

This presentation will describe how a focus on racial equity provides the Puget Sound Regional Council the opportunity to address the unique circumstances of various racial groups through their work with the recently established Equity Advisory Committee.

PSRC – Equity Advisory Committee  (pdf 1.4mb)

Item 9: 4:00

Columbia River I-5 Bridge Replacement Program Update

Presenters: Frank Green, Assistant Program Administrator, Washington State Department of Transportation
Meghan Hodges, Community and Government Relations Manager, Washington State Department of Transportation
Brent Baker, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, WSP USA

An update will be provided on the Columbia River I-5 Bridge Replacement Project.

Columbia River I-5 Bridge Replacement – Tolling Update  (pdf 760kb)

Recess: 5:00

 

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 – Reconvene Day 2

TVW Meeting Recording

Item 10: 9:00 a.m.

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Presenter: Debbie Young, Chair, Washington State Transportation Commission

Item 11: 9:05

Commission Business

Presenters: Reema Griffith, Executive Director, Washington State Transportation Commission
Carl See, Deputy Director, Washington State Transportation Commission
Paula Reeves, Senior Policy Analyst, Washington State Transportation Commission

  • June Meeting Summary
  • Update on WSTC studies directed by the Legislature
  • Appointment to Route Jurisdiction Subcommittee – ACTION
  • 2024 Commission Meeting Schedule

Item 12: 9:15

2023 Route Jurisdiction Transfer Requests – Sponsor & Agency Input

Presenters: Brian Nielsen, Northwest Regional Administrator, Washington State Department of Transportation
Carley Francis, Southwest Regional Administrator, Washington State Department of Transportation
Steve Stuart, City Manager, City of Ridgefield
Katherine Ross, Mayor, City of Snoqualmie

The Transportation Commission receives and reviews route jurisdiction transfer requests from cities, counties, or the Washington State Department of Transportation requesting additions or deletions from the state highway system. Speakers from two cities who have recently submitted route jurisdiction transfer requests will discuss their requests in more detail, and the Washington State Department of Transportation will offer comments and perspective on the requests.

Route Jurisdiction Transfer – Overview  (pdf 151kb)
Snoqualmie RJT Request  (pdf 250kb)
Ridgefield RJT Request  (pdf 123kb)
City of Snoqualmie RJT (pdf 750kb)

Item 13: 10:15

Public Comment

In-person comment can be provided by signing up on the public comment form in the meeting room. To make comment virtually, please put your name in the Q&A box found on screen during meeting.

Item 14: 10:30

Naming Proposal for Riffe Lake Overlook  – ACTION

Presenters:  Commissioner Lindsey R. Pollock, Lewis County
Bobbie Barnes, Commissioner Gary Stamper’s widow
Erik Martin, Former Lewis County Manager

The Transportation Commission names all transportation facilities, including scenic overlooks. The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners is proposing to name an overlook located at Riffe Lake, near Morton on US 12, after the late Lewis County Commissioner Gary Stamper.

Naming Proposal – Riffe Lake Overlook  (pdf 1.7mb)

Item 15: 11:00

Update: Autonomous Vehicle Work Group

Presenters: Scott Shogan, Vice President, WSP USA
Markel Moffett, Senior Lead Consultant, WSP USA

Since 2018, the Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Work Group has been advising the Commission and Legislature on considerations and policy needs supporting preparations for AV operations on public roadways in the future. The Commission will be briefed on the Work Group’s work plans for 2023 as it enters its final year.

  AV Work Group – Update (pdf 735kb)

Item 16: 11:40

Secretary’s Report

Presenter: Roger Millar, Secretary, Washington State Department of Transportation

An update will be provided on Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) activities.

Item 17: 11:55

Update: State Transportation Revenue Forecast

Presenters:  Carl See, Deputy Director, Washington State Transportation Commission
Ed Barry, Director of Tolling, Washington State Department of Transportation
Todd Lamphere, Director Finance and Administration. Washington State Ferries

An overview of the June 2023 transportation revenue forecast will be provided, with a focus on the updated tolling and ferry fare revenue forecasts.

June 2023 – Transportation Revenue Forecast Overview  (pdf 859kb)
June Forecast Toll Facility Revenue  (pdf 165kb)
June – WSF Revenue and Ridership Forecasts – Update  (pdf 246kb)

Item 18: 12:25 p.m.

Commission Business

  • Reflections and Recommendations

Adjourn: 12:45

Next Meetings:

August 10, 2023
Ferry Fare Hearing
Seattle, WA

September 14, 2023 – In Person
Vancouver, WA

 

 

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