The 2008 Transportation Progress Report (Also referred to as the "Attainment Report") is available here as a pdf (1.15 mb).

The Progress Report contains a dashboard for every policy goal's measures.

The Transportation Progress Report is divided by Policy Goals and Measures.

In 2007, five statewide transportation policy goals were established in statute to guide the planning for operation, and performance of, and investment in the state’s transportation system.

• Preservation: To maintain, preserve and extend the life and utility of prior investments in transportation systems and services.
• Safety: To provide for and improve the safety and security of transportation customers and the transportation system.
• Mobility (addressing congestion): To improve the predictable movement of goods and people throughout Washington state.
• Environment: To enhance Washington's quality of life through transportation investments that promote energy conservation, enhance healthy communities and protect the environment.
• Stewardship: To continuously improve the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of the transportation system.

Biennial Transportation Progress Reports

The Office of Financial Management (OFM) is responsible for establishing objectives and performance measures for the five goals, and for preparing a biennial progress report (also referred to as an “attainment report”) for the Legislature and Governor, beginning in 2008 (RCW 47.01.071(5)). The purpose of these reports is to assess progress toward the goals and contribute to the overall performance of the transportation system. Rather than report on agency-specific performance, the focus is on overall system performance.

In January 2008, OFM submitted initial proposed objectives and performance measures to the Legislature in a baseline report (available here as a PDF (1.0mb)). The objectives and measures were developed with input from transportation agencies, stakeholders and the Legislature. In some cases, “placeholders” indicate that specific measures have yet to be developed.

Feedback on that baseline report was incorporated in this first biennial transportation progress report. Many of the measures and supporting data are used to make investment decisions, develop strategies and programs, provide accountability and manage internal resources. The measures will evolve as we continue progress in assessing the performance of the state’s transportation system. 

Additional Resources

• 2007 Baseline Report on Transportation Policy Goals (pdf 1.0 mb)
• Report to the Washington State Joint Transportation Committee: Alignment of Benchmarks and Goals for Washington State's Transportation System (pdf, 268 kb)
• Office of Financial Management's State Government Performance and Results home page