Walla Walla City Hall
15 N. 3rd Avenue
Walla Walla, WA 99362
This meeting will be conducted in person and will also be accessible via Zoom. Registration is required to attend virtually. Please contact the Commission for assistance at 360.705.7070 or email transc@wstc.wa.gov.
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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
Those wishing to offer comments virtually can do so during the public comment period after registering online. To sign up for virtual comment, using the Q&A box found on-screen during the meeting, indicate your name and that you would like to provide comments. Written comments can also be submitted via email at: transc@wstc.wa.gov.
The Commission welcomes all viewpoints and requests speakers be courteous, respectful, and comply with time limitations as specified by the Commission Chair. Unacceptable behavior, including vulgar and obscene language, threats, and personal attacks, will result in removal from the meeting.
Safety First
If you plan to engage in this meeting from your car, we encourage you to do so while parked.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
TOUR
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tour of local transportation facilities.
LOCAL MEETING
Item 1: 1:00 p.m.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Presenter: Debbie Young, Chair, Washington State Transportation Commission
Land Acknowledgement
Item 2: 1:05
Local Welcome
Presenters: Gustavo Reyna, Mayor, City of Walla Walla
Gunner Fulmer, County Commissioner, Walla Walla County
An overview will be provided on local transportation successes and challenges.
Item 3: 1:20
Overview of the State Transportation System
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 of the current state transportation system and funding structure will be provided.
Item 4: 1:45
City of Walla Walla: Transportation Challenges and Successes
Presenters: Elizabeth Chamberlin, City Manager, City of Walla Walla
Ki Bealey, Director, Public Works, City of Walla Walla
The City of Walla Walla will discuss its transportation challenges and recent successes, as well as the planning efforts and agency partnerships shaping the future of transportation throughout the city.
Break: 2:30
Item 5: 2:45
Transportation Update from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
Presenters: Dani Schulte, Senior Transportation Planner, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
Eric Smith, General Manager, Tribal Transit, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation will discuss recent transportation successes, opportunities, and priorities.
Item 6: 3:15
Walla Walla County Transportation Needs
Presenter: Joel Dickerson, County Engineer, Walla Walla County
An overview will be provided of transportation services, recent project successes, challenges, and needs in unincorporated Walla Walla County.
Item 7: 3:45
Washington State Department of Transportation – South Central Region Update
Presenter: Brian White, 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 and preservation in the area.
Recess: 4:30
Commission Dinner – 5:30
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 – Reconvene Day 2
Item 8: 9:00 a.m.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Presenter: Debbie Young, Chair, Washington State Transportation Commission
Item 9: 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
- March Meeting Summary
- Nominating Committee Appointments
- September Meeting Plans
- Subcommittee & Advisory Committee Updates
Item 10: 9:15
Naming the North Spokane Corridor Bridge (Future US Highway 395) in Memory of Lieutenant Paramedic Cody Scott Traber – ACTION
Presenter: Matthew Vinci, Fire Chief, Spokane County Fire District 9
The Spokane County Fire District 9 and the Greater Spokane Fire and Emergency Services Region have proposed naming the North Spokane Corridor Bridge over Wandermere Road on US Highway 395 in memory of Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic Cody Scott Traber.
Item 11: 9:45
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 12: 10:00
Regional Transportation: The Big Picture
Presenter: Andy Gomez, Executive Director, Walla Walla Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization
This region of the state has a variety of transportation needs centered on preservation, quality of life, and economic vitality. An overview of successes and challenges in the region will be provided.
Break: 10:30
Item 13: 10:45
Port of Walla Walla Overview
Presenter: Patrick Reay, Executive Director, Port of Walla Walla
An overview will be provided of key economic development projects and activities underway at the Port of Walla Walla, highlighting how strategic transportation investments enable industrial growth, improve supply chain efficiency, and support job creation in rural Washington.
Item 14: 11:15
Economic Development in the Region
Presenter: Arlene Alen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce
Perspectives guiding economic development in the city and region will be shared, highlighting the role and impact transportation has in supporting new growth, business, and the regional economy.
Item 15: 11:30
Area Cities Update: College Place and Waitsburg
Presenters: Robert McAndrews, Public Works Director, College Place
Randy Hinchliffe, City Administrator, Waitsburg
The cities of College Place and Waitsburg will share transportation successes and challenges facing these communities.
Item 16: 12:00 p.m.
The Future of Transit Services in Walla Walla County
Presenter: Angie Peters, General Manager, Valley Transit
Valley Transit has been operating in Walla Walla County since 1979. It provides services and connections focused on commuters as well as special services for elderly and disabled riders. This presentation will provide an overview of current and planned transit services in the area.
Item 17: 12:30
Commission Business
- Commission Reflections and Reports
Adjourn: 12:45
Next Meeting: Virtual
May 19-20, 2026
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 contacting 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.