Date:
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Contact:
Reema Griffith, Transportation Commission Executive Director, 360-705-7070
Judy Lorenzo, WTP Plan Manager 360-705-7274
You're invited to continue planning Washington's transportation future
SEATTLE – Seattle is one of 11 stops in a series of statewide open house meetings to gather feedback on the update of Washington's long-range transportation plan. Over the past year Washington’s business owners, elected officials, tribes, transportation planners and others have participated in helping to shape the state’s 20-year transportation plan. Now the Washington Transportation Commission and Washington State Department of Transportation want to hear from the people who use the transportation system.
The Transportation Commission will co-host the open house at the Seattle Public Library, 1000 4th Ave., in downtown Seattle from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23. Transportation Commissioners will be available to respond to comments and questions. Representatives from the Wenatchee Valley Transportation Council, Okanogan Trials Scenic Byway, Cascade Loop Association and Stevens Pass Scenic Byway will also be available.
The Washington Transportation Plan Update guides transportation policy and investment decisions at all levels throughout the state and meets federal and state planning requirements. The Draft Washington Transportation Plan Update is the result of a two-year process that involved reviewing data and meeting with transportation interest groups statewide to identify the state’s top investment priorities. That collaborative effort will continue to involve transportation interests from across the state to achieve the greatest benefits within limited funding.
The Commission developed five investment guidelines that set overall priorities and form the basis of the plan:
- Preservation – take care of past investments.
- Safety – reduce the societal costs due to collisions.
- Economic vitality – support our states growing economy.
- Mobility – improve travel time reliability and improve the movement of people and goods.
- Environmental quality – support investments that lead to healthier communities.
At these events you will learn about the progress that has been made to improve our transportation system in areas of preservation, safety, travel time reliability for people and freight, environmental enhancements, and economic growth. And, you will learn that there is more work ahead of us. Together, these investments are moving Washington's economy forward and enhancing global competitiveness and quality of life. To review the draft WTP update, or for more information, visit: www.wsdot.wa.gov/planning/wtp.
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Drivers can now get real time traffic and weather information by dialing 5-1-1 from most phones. This new traveler information system builds upon the highly successful Washington State Highway hotline that managed 4.6 million calls each year. Callers can also use 5-1-1 to get statewide construction, mountain pass condition, and state ferry system information, as well as toll free numbers for passenger rail and airlines. TTY users can call 1-800-833-6388.
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