Transportation Commission meeting to focus on electrification of transportation system

Transportation Commission Office – PO Box 47308 – Olympia, WA 98504-7308 Contact: Reema Griffith, WSTC Executive Director, 360-705-7070 (Olympia)   Virtual meeting takes place Feb. 14-15 OLYMPIA – The Washington State Transportation Commission will hear about a wide range of developments in transportation electrification at its Feb. 14-15 virtual meeting, including a presentation on a […]

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Final hearing on I-405/SR 167 tolling changes Jan. 29

Transportation Commission Office – PO Box 47308 – Olympia, WA 98504-7308 Contact: Reema Griffith, WSTC Executive Director, 360-705-7070 (Olympia)   The public can offer testimony by attending virtually OLYMPIA – The Washington State Transportation Commission will hold a virtual public hearing on Monday, Jan. 29, on its proposal to adjust the minimum and maximum toll […]

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Transportation Commission to discuss microtransit, smart transportation and emission reduction efforts

Transportation Commission Office – PO Box 47308 – Olympia, WA 98504-7308 Contact: Reema Griffith, WSTC Executive Director, 360-705-7070 (Olympia) Virtual meeting takes place Jan. 17-18 OLYMPIA – Solutions for expanding microtransit, research into advancing intelligent transportation systems and a conversation on the concept of Vehicle Miles Traveled policies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions are among […]

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Transportation Commission issues proposal for toll rate changes on I-405/SR 167 corridor

Transportation Commission Office – PO Box 47308 – Olympia, WA 98504-7308 Contact: Reema Griffith, WSTC Executive Director, 360-705-7070 (Olympia)   The public can comment on proposed toll rates through late January. OLYMPIA – The Washington State Transportation Commission has released a proposal to adjust toll rates on the I-405 express toll lanes and the State […]

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Transportation Commission to select I-405 toll proposal and discuss transportation safety and equity

Transportation Commission Office – PO Box 47308 – Olympia, WA 98504-7308 Contact: Reema Griffith, WSTC Executive Director, 360-705-7070 (Olympia)   Virtual meeting takes place Dec. 12-13 in Olympia OLYMPIA – A toll-rate proposal for the Interstate 405/State Route 167 corridor for early 2024 will be selected during the Washington State Transportation Commission’s Dec. 12-13 virtual […]

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Transportation Commission to discuss possible I-405/SR 167 toll-rate adjustments

Transportation Commission Office – PO Box 47308 – Olympia, WA 98504-7308 Contact: Reema Griffith, WSTC Executive Director, 360-705-7070 (Olympia)   Virtual public input will be accepted during a Nov. 13 special meeting OLYMPIA – The Washington State Transportation Commission will discuss possible toll-rate adjustments for the Interstate 405 express toll lanes and State Route 167 […]

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Transportation Commission to meet in Pasco on transportation and the local economy

Transportation Commission Office – PO Box 47308 – Olympia, WA 98504-7308 Contact: Reema Griffith, WSTC Executive Director, 360-705-7070 (Olympia)   Hybrid in-person/virtual meeting takes place Nov. 14-15 PASCO – The Washington State Transportation Commission is holding one of its four local meetings this year in Pasco on Nov. 14-15. The meeting will focus on local […]

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Transportation Commission to discuss highway system’s future, from maintenance to electrification

Transportation Commission Office – PO Box 47308 – Olympia, WA 98504-7308 Contact: Reema Griffith, WSTC Executive Director, 360-705-7070 (Olympia)   Hybrid in-person/virtual meeting takes place Oct. 17-18 in Olympia OLYMPIA – The Oct. 17 and 18 meeting of the Washington State Transportation Commission in Olympia will include several presentations on the future of the state’s […]

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Transportation Commission to visit Vancouver to hear about transportation issues in growing region

Transportation Commission Office – PO Box 47308 – Olympia, WA 98504-7308 Contact: Reema Griffith, WSTC Executive Director, 360-705-7070 (Olympia)   Hybrid in-person/virtual meeting takes place Sept. 14 VANCOUVER – The Washington State Transportation Commission will meet in Vancouver on Thursday, Sept. 14, to hear from city leaders, port officials and those involved in economic development […]

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Transportation Commission joins West Coast counterparts to discuss the future of transportation

Transportation Commission Office – PO Box 47308 – Olympia, WA 98504-7308 Contact: Reema Griffith, WSTC Executive Director, 360-705-7070 (Olympia)   Tri-State Commission meeting takes place in Eugene, Oregon, Sept. 12-13 EUGENE, ORE. – The impact of new technology and vehicle electrification on West Coast transportation infrastructure along with state and federal funding updates will be […]

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State Transportation Commission adopts new ferry fares for the next two years

Transportation Commission Office – PO Box 47308 – Olympia, WA 98504-7308 Contact: Reema Griffith, WSTC Executive Director, 360-705-7070 (Olympia)   Changes go into effect on Oct. 1 SEATTLE – The Washington State Transportation Commission approved adjustments to ferry fares beginning this fall at its Thursday, Aug. 10 hearing. The changes in fares were made to […]

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State Transportation Commission to hold public hearing on ferry fare increase on Aug. 10

Transportation Commission Office – PO Box 47308 – Olympia, WA 98504-7308 Contact: Reema Griffith, WSTC Executive Director, 360-705-7070 (Olympia)   The public can offer testimony by attending in person or virtually SEATTLE – The Washington State Transportation Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Aug. 10, on its proposal to raise ferry fares for […]

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Transportation Commission to discuss latest pay-per-mile research and I-5 bridge replacement project

Transportation Commission Office – PO Box 47308 – Olympia, WA 98504-7308 Contact: Reema Griffith, WSTC Executive Director, 360-705-7070 (Olympia)   Hybrid in-person/virtual meeting takes place July 18-19 in Olympia OLYMPIA – The July 18 and 19 meeting of the Washington State Transportation Commission will include updates on Road Usage Charge research, the I-5 Interstate Bridge […]

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Washington State Transportation Commission elects new chair, vice chair

Transportation Commission Office – PO Box 47308 – Olympia, WA 98504-7308 Contact: Reema Griffith, WSTC Executive Director, 360-705-7070 (Olympia) Commissioners took their posts on July 1 OLYMPA – The Washington State Transportation Commission has elected new leaders. Deborah Young, of San Juan County, is the new chair and James “Jim” A. Restucci, of Yakima County, […]

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State Transportation Commission issues proposal for ferry fare changes

Transportation Commission Office – PO Box 47308 – Olympia, WA 98504-7308 Contact: Reema Griffith, WSTC Executive Director, 360-705-7070 (Olympia) The public can comment on proposed fare increases through July 30 OLYMPA – The Washington State Transportation Commission has released its proposal to increase ferry fares over the next two years to meet revenue requirements set […]

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Transportation Commission to discuss ferry fare changes, island transportation issues in Friday Harbor

Transportation Commission Office – PO Box 47308 – Olympia, WA 98504-7308 Contact: Reema Griffith, WSTC Executive Director, 360-705-7070 (Olympia) Hybrid in-person/virtual meeting takes place June 21. FRIDAY HARBOR – The Washington State Transportation Commission will meet in Friday Harbor on Wednesday, June 21, to hear from city and county leaders about transportation initiatives and challenges. […]

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Governor appoints longtime Wenatchee port commissioner to state Transportation Commission

Transportation Commission Office – PO Box 47308 – Olympia, WA 98504-7308 Contact: Reema Griffith, WSTC Executive Director, 360-705-7070 (Olympia) JC Baldwin will begin her term on the seven-member board on July 1 OYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed Janet “JC” Baldwin of Wenatchee to fill an open seat on the Washington State Transportation Commission. […]

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Ferry fare changes coming: Transportation Commission seeks public input

Transportation Commission Office – PO Box 47308 – Olympia, WA 98504-7308 Contact: Reema Griffith, WSTC Executive Director, 360-705-7070 (Olympia) Many ways to offer feedback OLYMPIA – The Washington State Transportation Commission has kicked off its ferry fare-setting process for 2023-2025, with an online survey and virtual community meetings for people to learn more and provide […]

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Transportation Commission to discuss commute changes, ferry fare changes, transportation funding

Transportation Commission Office – PO Box 47308 – Olympia, WA 98504-7308 Contact: Reema Griffith, WSTC Executive Director, 360-705-7070 (Olympia) Hybrid in-person/virtual meeting takes place May 16-17 in Olympia OLYMPIA – The Washington State Transportation Commission will meet in Olympia May 16-17 to learn about changes to commuting patterns post-pandemic, get an update on transportation funding […]

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