Virtual Meeting Agenda – Olympia, WA
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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 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, July 21, 2026
Item 1: 9:00 a.m.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Presenter: Jim Restucci, Chair, Washington State Transportation Commission
Item 2: 9:05
Connected Vehicle Technology – Past, Present and Future
Presenters: George Christopher, Senior Vice President, Accenture
Jim Misener, Senior Vice President, Digital Infrastructure and Mobility Innovation, WSP USA
Brian Kelley, Senior Manager, Toll Technology, Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission
Jason Conley, Executive Director, OmniAir Consortium
As connected vehicle technology continues to evolve, V2X-enabled infrastructure is creating new opportunities to improve roadway safety, traffic operations, and tolling efficiency. This panel will explore how transportation agencies, technology providers, and industry leaders are advancing interoperable connected vehicle ecosystems that support seamless toll collection, real-time communications, and next-generation mobility services.
Break: 10:15
Item 3: 10:30
Emergency Management/Evacuation Modeling
Presenters: Ahmed Darrat, Chief Product Officer, INRIX
Gregory Jordon, Assistant Director, Center for Advanced Transportation Technology Laboratory, University of Maryland
Chelsea Richer, Principal, Fehr and Peers
Jeff Pierson, Associate, Fehr and Peers
An overview will be provided on how real-time traffic data and analytics help emergency managers optimize evacuation routes and improve response efforts during natural disasters.
Item 4: 11:30
University of Washington Urban Freight Lab’s Seattle Neighborhood Delivery Hub
Presenter: Anne Goodchild, Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering and Founding Director, Urban Freight Lab, University of Washington
The presentation will provide an overview of the Urban Freight Lab, sharing information about recent research on warehouse location and the impact of e-commerce traffic on communities as well as the potential for electrification and land use changes to reduce related impacts.
Lunch: 12:15 p.m.
Item 5: 1:00
Ferry Riders’ Opinion Group (FROG) Winter Survey on WSF Performance
Presenter: Chelsea Benning, Chief Research Officer, Olympic Research and Strategy
Results and findings from the annual Winter FROG performance survey will be presented, providing updates on key performance metrics based on ferry riders’ experience from January – March 2026.
Item 6: 2:00
Tolled Facility Performance Report
Presenter: Jen Khozikov, Policy, Finance and Forecast Manager, Toll Division, Washington State Department of Transportation
An update will be provided on the traffic and revenue performance for all state-tolled facilities.
Item 7: 2:15
State Transportation Revenue Forecast
Presenter: Aaron Halbert, Financial Analyst, Washington State Transportation Commission
The latest quarterly transportation revenue forecast results were released in June 2026. An overview of the forecast will be provided with a focus on ferry fare revenues.
Item 8: 2:30
I-405 & SR 167 Express Toll Lanes Update
Presenters: Carl See, Deputy Director, Washington State Transportation Commission
Karl Westby, Senior Traffic Manager, Washington State Department of Transportation
The next segment of the I-405 express toll lanes from Renton to Bellevue is slated to open in Summer 2027. An update will be provided on corridor performance, and next steps and schedule for future rate setting will be discussed.
Break: 3:00
Public Hearing
Item 9: 3:15
Advancing Toll Rate Proposals for Administrative Toll Fees & Low-Income Toll Discount Program
Presenters: Joe Patterson, Toll Business Manager, Toll Division, Washington State Department of Transportation
Aaron Halbert, Financial Analyst, Washington State Transportation Commission
Carl See, Deputy Director, Washington State Transportation Commission
Jennifer Charlebois, Deputy Director, Toll Division, Washington State Department of Transportation
A. Revising Administrative Toll Fees
The Commission issued a proposal in May that makes changes to various toll-related fees. A review of public input received will be provided and the Commission will consider taking a final vote on the proposal.
B. Low Income Toll Discount Program
The Legislature authorized the implementation of a low income toll discount program to provide relief to qualifying drivers. The Commission issued a toll discount proposal in May for the SR 509 and SR 167 Expressways, to be implemented later this year. A review of public input received will be provided and the Commission will consider taking a final vote on the proposal.
C. Public Comment on Toll Rate Proposals
- Please indicate which toll rate proposal your comments are on.
- Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- To sign up for virtual public comment, please put your name and interest in the Q&A box found on screen during the meeting.
D. Commission Discussion & Vote – ACTION
Recess: 5:00
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 – Reconvene Day 2
Item 10: 9:00 a.m.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Presenter: Jim Restucci, Chair, Washington State Transportation Commission
Item 11: 9:05
Public Comment
Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- 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: 9:15
Commission Business
Presenter: Reema Griffith, Executive Director, Washington State Transportation Commission
- June Meeting Summary
- Subcommittee Assignments – ACTION
- Direction to the Bi-State Subcommittee on toll setting for the I-5 Bridge – ACTION
- September West Coast Commission Meeting Update
- Subcommittee Reports
Item 13: 10:00
Washington’s Climate Action Plan
Presenters: Rylie Ellison, Climate Pollution Reduction Planning Lead,
Washington State Department of Ecology
Sarah Palguta, Federal Policy and Program Alignment Manager,
Washington State Department of Commerce
Washington State has developed a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan to serve as a roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving long-term sustainability goals. Led by the Washington State Departments of Commerce and Ecology, the plan focuses on implementing near- and long-term strategies to meet the state’s ambitious climate targets.
Break: 10:45
Item 14: 11:00
Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Long-Range Plan Update
Presenter: Kelly McGorty, Director of Transportation Planning, Puget Sound Regional Council
The Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) is the long-range transportation plan for the central Puget Sound region adopted by PSRC every four years. This presentation will provide an overview of PSRC’s recently adopted plan and new performance dashboard.
Item 15: 11:45
WSDOT Secretary’s Report
Presenter: Jeff Pelton, Assistant Secretary, Washington State Department of Transportation
The Secretary of Transportation will provide an update on behalf of WSDOT.
Item 16: 12:00 p.m.
Commission Business
- Commission Reflections and Reports
Adjourn: 12:15
Next Meeting:
September 1, 2026
Virtual Tri-State Transportation Commission Meeting
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