Washington State Transportation Commission – NEWS
Transportation Commission Office – PO Box 47308 – Olympia, WA 98504-7308
360-705-7070
May 9, 2018
Contact: Reema Griffith, WSTC Executive Director, 360-705-7070 (Olympia)
YAKIMA – Yakima residents are invited to join the Washington State Transportation Commission as it learns about the area’s transportation system during a public meeting next week in Yakima. Local officials and community leaders from the Yakima area will provide information and share their perspectives on transportation issues, challenges, and successes.
The meeting takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, in the Council Chambers, Yakima City Hall, 129 N. 2d Street. This is a public meeting and persons wishing to speak to the commission may do so during the public comment period scheduled for 4:30 p.m.
The meeting features a series of short presentations on transportation needs in Yakima, Yakima County, and cities in the Upper and Lower Yakima Valley. Presenters from the City of Yakima, Yakima County and the Washington State Department of Transportation will discuss how the three entities are collaborating on transportation improvements connected with redevelopment at the site of the former Cascade Mill.
Another panel will emphasize the connections between transportation and economic development, including agribusiness, industry, and tourism. The agenda also includes a briefing on active transportation opportunities and developments.
The Washington State Transportation Commission holds several meetings throughout the state each year to gain insight from local government, industry and citizens about transportation issues that affect their communities and region. This information helps the commission to develop and implement transportation policies and recommendations to the State Legislature and Governor that reflect the priorities of the people and local governments throughout the State of Washington. In 2018, the commission also meets in Oak Harbor, Port Angeles, Seattle, and Walla Walla.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information
Accommodation requests for people with disabilities can be made by contacting the WSDOT Diversity/ADA Affairs team at wsdotada@wsdot.wa.gov or by calling toll-free, 855-362-4ADA (4232). Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may make a request by calling the Washington State Relay at 711.
Title VI Statement to Public
It is WSDOT’s policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin or sex, 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 federally funded 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.