Grays Harbor College
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1620 Edward P. Smith Dr.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
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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.
Public Testimony
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
9:00 a.m.
Tour of local transportation facilities
Item 1: 1:00 p.m.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Presenter: Debbie Young, Chair, Washington State Transportation Commission
Item 2: 1:15
Local Welcome
Presenters: Douglas Orr, Mayor, City of Aberdeen
Sam Kim, County Administrator, Grays Harbor County
An overview will be provided on local transportation successes and challenges.
Item 3: 1:40
Transportation Update
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
Aaron Halbert, Financial Analyst, Washington State Transportation Commission
An overview will be provided on the current fiscal and policy framework of the statewide transportation system.
Transportation Update (pdf 1.5mb)
Item 4: 2:00
Regional Transportation: The Big Picture
Presenter: Robert Stevens, Transportation Planner, Southwest Regional Transportation Association
Rachelle Nugent, Target Zero Manager, Region 3, Washington Traffic Safety Commission
Haley Falley, Target Zero Manager, Region 2, Washington Traffic Safety Commission
The region faces a variety of transportation needs centered on rural resilience, public safety, preservation, and quality of life. An overview of successes and challenges, including regional planning support, plans and projects focused on tourism, industry and economic growth, will be provided.
Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Planning Organization (pdf 3.6mb)
Break: 2:45
Item 5: 3:00
Grays Harbor County and Cities’ Transportation Needs
Presenters: Nick Bird, City Engineer, City of Aberdeen
John Becker, County Engineer, Grays Harbor County
Brian Shay, City Administrator, City of Hoquiam
Kevin Goodrich, City Administrator, City of Westport
Josh Collette, Mayor, City of Elma
Rick Eaton, Public Works Director, City of Elma
The cities of Grays Harbor County, Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Westport, and Elma will provide an overview of the key transportation challenges, needs, and successes across the region and within their communities.
An overview of the operations in the county will also be provided, focusing on successes and challenges that come with facing a diverse set of needs and growth.
City of Aberdeen (pdf 977kb)
Grays Harbor County (pdf 2.6.mb)
Elma Transportation Update (pdf 400kb)
Item 6: 4:30
Grays Harbor Transit: Connecting Communities in Southwest Washington
Presenters: Terri Gardner, Operations Manager, Grays Harbor Transit
Abby Wheeler, Grant Procurement and Planning Manager, Grays Harbor Transit
Grays Harbor Transit coordinates with the Grays Harbor Council of Governments and other local jurisdictions to integrate public transportation into the regional transportation system as a full mobility partner. This presentation will provide an overview of Grays Harbor Transit services as well as an update on plans and projects.
Grays Harbor Transit (pdf 1.9mb)
Closing and Recess: 5:00
6:00 p.m. – Commissioner Dinner
Thursday, November 14, 2024 – Reconvene Day 2
Item 7: 9:00 a.m.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Presenter: Debbie Young, Chair, Washington State Transportation Commission
Item 8: 9:05
Public Comment
Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- To comment in person, please place your name on the sign-up in the meeting room.
- To sign up for virtual public comment, please put your name and interest in the Q&A box found on screen during the meeting.
- The Commission welcomes all viewpoints and requests speakers be courteous, respectful, and comply with time limitations as specified by the Commission Chair.
Item 9: 9:15
Commission Business
- October Meeting Summaries
Item 10: 9:30
Port of Grays Harbor: Washington State’s Pacific Coast Port
Presenters: Leonard Barnes, Executive Director, Port of Grays Harbor
Kayla Dunlap, Director of Government & Public Affairs, Port of Grays Harbor
Kris Koski, Port Engineer, Port of Grays Harbor
The Port of Grays Harbor operates seven lines of business throughout Grays Harbor County, including four deep-water marine terminals, the Westport Marina, the Satsop Business Park, and a suite of industrial property. This presentation will highlight the work currently underway as well as identify needs and opportunities in the region.
Port of Grays Harbor (pdf 4mb)
Break: 10:15
Item 11: 10:30
Washington State Department of Transportation Regional Overview
Presenter: Steve Roark, Regional Administrator, Olympic Region, Washington State Department of Transportation
An overview will be provided of WSDOT’s Olympic Region, including planned and active projects in the area.
Olympic Region Transportation Update (pdf 2.9mb)
Item 12: 11:00
Economic Development in the Region
Presenters: Darrin Raines, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Grays Harbor, Inc.
Ruth Clemens, City Administrator, City of Aberdeen
Sam Kim, County Administrator, Grays Harbor County
This panel will discuss efforts throughout Grays Harbor, as well as those specific to the City of Aberdeen, to build and strengthen business and industry for a prosperous community, including business recruitment and entrepreneurial and tourism development.
Grays Harbor County Economic Development (pdf 1.5mb)
Item 13: 11:45
Tribal Transportation Overview
Presenters: Dustin Klatush, Tribal Chair, Chehalis Tribe
Bryan Sanders, Transportation Planner, Chehalis Tribe
The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation will discuss recent transportation successes, opportunities, and priorities.
Item 14: 12:15 p.m.
Commission Business
Commission Reflections and Reports
Adjourn: 12:30
Next Meeting:
December 11-12, 2024 – Virtual Meeting
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.