Meeting Agenda – March 13-14, 2024

Eralee Sawtell

Virtual Meeting Agenda – Olympia, Washington

 

Meetings are webcast live on TVW

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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 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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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

TVW Meeting Recording

Item 1: 9:00 a.m.

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Presenter: Debbie Young, Chair, Washington State Transportation Commission

Item 2: 9:05

Increasing Truck Parking Availability

Presenter: Jason Biggs, Director, Rail, Freight, and Ports Division, Washington State Department of Transportation

In January 2024, the United States Department of Transportation announced the award of a $12 million grant to Washington, Oregon, and California to provide truck drivers with real-time truck parking availability information. This presentation will provide an update on the grant and priorities for increasing truck parking statewide.

Interstate 5 Truck Parking Information System  (pdf 283kb)

Item 3: 9:40

Preparing for Increased Electrification and Autonomous Vehicles

Presenters: Brenda Wiest, Vice President and Director of Government Affairs, Teamsters 117
Mark Riker, Executive Secretary, Washington State Building and Construction Trades Council, AFL-CIO
Micah Mitrosky, International Representative for Renewable Energy and Clean Transportation,
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Washington state’s workforce is the engine behind the delivery of our evolving transportation system. As electrification, increased technologies, and autonomous vehicles advance, the delivery of this infrastructure carries impacts to our workforce and brings new considerations for labor standards, prevailing wages, and apprenticeship utilization. An overview of the key considerations and impacts will be provided.

Workforce Impacts of Autonomous Vehicles  (pdf 246kb)
International Brotherhood Electrical Workers  (pdf 1.1mb)

Break: 10:45

Item 4: 11:00

WSDOT Public Transportation Update

Presenter: Don Chartock, Deputy Director, Public Transportation Division, Washington State Department of Transportation
Coby Zeifman, Deputy project manager, Public Transportation Division, Washington State Department of Transportation
Katie Bunge, Data Analyst, Public Transportation Division, Washington State Department of Transportation
Monica Ghosh, Project Manager, Public Transportation Division, Washington State Department of Transportation
Emily Geralds, Capital Projects Planner, Public Transportation Division, Washington State Department of Transportation

Strengthening transit systems across the state, clean fuel compliance, and other public transportation initiatives are an important part of WSDOT’s projects, programs, and services. An update will be provided on the breadth of public transportation work going on within WSDOT.

WSDOT Public Transportation Update  (pdf 1.5mb)

Lunch: 12:00 p.m.

Item 5: 1:00

2024 Current Conditions in Washington Cities

Presenter: Lindsey Hueer, Government Relations Advocate, Association of Washington Cities

In 2023, the Association of Washington Cities surveyed cities and towns across the state to learn about current city conditions. This presentation will provide an overview of the results.

Public Safety & Criminal Justice  (pdf 749kb)

Item 6: 1:30

Performance Update on Washington’s Tolled Facilities

Presenter: Ed Barry, Director, Toll Division, Washington State Department of Transportation

An overview will be provided on the traffic and revenue performance of the state’s tolled facilities for October through December 2023.

Toll Traffic Revenue Update  (pdf 221kb)

Item 7: 1:50

Legislative Updates on Tolled Corridors

Presenter: Carl See, Deputy Director, Washington State Transportation Commission

An update will be provided on legislative decisions to address funding gaps for planned projects on SR 520/I-405 /SR 167 corridor and Gateway Program.

Item 8: 2:15

Possible Adjustments to SR 520 Toll Rates — ACTION

Presenters: Ed Barry, Director, Toll Division, Washington State Department of Transportation
Brent Baker, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, WSP USA
Carl See, Deputy Director, Washington State Transportation

In support of meeting existing financial requirements, the Commission will consider possible toll rate changes to the SR 520 floating bridge that will take effect later this summer. Toll rate options selected will be advanced for public input this spring.

State Route 520 Toll Rate Proposals  (pdf 463kb)

Break: 3:05

Item 9: 3:20

WSDOT’s Unpiloted Aircraft and Commercial Drone Program

Presenter: Ann Richart, Aviation Director, Washington State Department of Transportation

Unpiloted Aircraft Systems (UAS) encompass the family of remote-operated aircraft and rotorcraft weighing less than 55 pounds, including drones. This presentation will provide an overview of WSDOT’s UAS program.

Unpiloted Aircraft & Commercial Drone Program  (pdf 85kb)

Item 10: 4:00

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Using Traffic Data to Guide Proactive Solutions

Presenter: Bryan Mistele, President and Chief Executive Officer, INRIX

This presentation will offer insights into how AI technology is enabling governmental entities to analyze traffic data in real-time to inform improvements to overall mobility.

AI in Transportation  (pdf 3.7mb)

Recess: 5:00

 

Thursday, March 14, 2024 – Reconvene Day 2

TVW Meeting Recording

Item 11: 9:00 a.m.

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Presenter: Debbie Young, Chair, Washington State Transportation Commission

Item 12: 9:05

Commission Business

  • February Meeting Summary
  • Legislative Wrap-up
  • Staff Subcommittee Update

Item 13: 9:20

Naming SR 6 the “Washington State Patrol Trooper Justin R. Schaffer Memorial Highway” – ACTION

Presenters: Senator Jeff Wilson, 20th District, Washington State Senate
Chief John Batiste, Washington State Patrol
Glenn Schaffer, father of Trooper Justin Schaffer

Based upon direction from the 2024 Legislature who passed Senate Joint Memorial 8008, the Commission will consider this naming request from the Legislature and sponsors.

Item 14: 9:45

Route Jurisdiction Study Update

Presenters:  Rob Fellows, Project Manager, WSP USA
Steve Gorcester, Principal, Performance Plane

The Commission is conducting a route jurisdiction study aimed at assessing the current state highway system to determine if changes are needed in jurisdictional assignments between the state, counties, and cities. An update will be provided summarizing the history and current statutes, current practices in other states, and highlights of recent interviews with agency and community partners.

Route Jurisdiction Study Update  (pdf 692kb)

Item 15: 10:15

February 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 February 2024. An overview of the forecast will be provided.

February Transportation Revenue Forecast  (pdf 373kb)
WSF Revenue and Ridership Forecasts Update  (pdf 267kb)

Break: 10:45

Item 16: 11:00

WSDOT Secretary’s Report

Presenter: Mike Gribner, Deputy Secretary, Washington State Department of Transportation

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

Item 17: 11:15

Public Comment

To sign up for public comment, please put your name and interest in the Q&A box found on screen during the meeting.

Item 18: 11:30

Commission Business

  • Commission Reflections and Reports

 

Adjourn: 12:00 p.m.

 

Next Meeting:

April 16 & 17, 2024 – Edmonds, WA

 

SPECIAL NEEDS

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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.