Transportation Commission Office – PO Box 47308 – Olympia, WA 98504-7308
Contact: Reema Griffith, WSTC Executive Director, 360-705-7070 (Olympia)
Virtual meeting takes place March 18-19
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Transportation Commission will begin discussions at its March meeting on possible ferry fare changes later this year, pending legislative budget decisions expected by the end of April. Preparations will also advance around toll setting for three central Puget Sound toll facilities, including the Gateway project in King and Pierce counties set to begin opening in phases later this year.
The public is invited to attend the virtual meeting, which takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, on Zoom. Those wishing to attend the meeting virtually may register for the Tuesday and Wednesday sessions on the commission’s website. The meeting will also be streamed live on TVW.
Virtual public comment is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Wednesday. Written comments can be submitted via email to transc@wstc.wa.gov.
Other topics to be covered at the March meeting include:
- Updating Washington’s long-range plans for transportation statewide: The commission will discuss emerging policy priorities to be included in the state’s 20-year transportation plan and review the remaining steps to complete the plan by the end of June.
- State Route 99 tunnel tolls: The commission will review analysis for a likely 3 percent toll rate increase on July 1.
- Efficiency in transportation project delivery: Representatives from the Illinois Department of Transportation and city of Chicago will discuss their innovative partnership that has improved efficiency in delivering projects on state routes within the city.
- Traffic safety in central Puget Sound: The commission will hear about a plan to improve traffic safety and reduce traffic deaths and injuries from the Puget Sound Regional Council.
Free, temporary internet access is available to those who do not have broadband service in locations throughout the state. To find the nearest Drive-In WiFi Hotspot, visit https://www.commerce.wa.gov/wsbo/drive-in-wifi-hotspots/.
For more information about the commission and a complete agenda, visit the commission’s website: wstc.wa.gov
Americans with Disabilities Act Information: Individuals requesting 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 by emailing transc@wstc.wa.gov. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may make a request by calling the Washington State Relay at 711.
Title VI Notice to Public
It is the Washington State Transportation Commission’s policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, 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 or her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with WSDOT’s Office of Equity and Civil Rights (OECR). For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact OECR’s Title VI Coordinator at (360) 705-7090.