On the agenda: Thurston Regional Planning Council meeting — Data Center (Nov 6)

AGENDA
Thurston Regional Planning Council
Friday, November 6, 2026 – 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Remote meeting with an in-person option.
2411 Chandler Court SW
Olympia, WA 98502
Watch the meeting live on TRPC’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TRPCorg.
Public: To register to attend the meeting remotely, click on https://trpcorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cbHFOqJCTPWBUyk0FzKtYg.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Council members will be pre-registered and will receive a separate link to join the meeting.
OPENING – 8:30 a.m.
1.

Call to Order

2.

Introductions

3.

Approval of Agenda

ACTION

4.

Consent Calendar

ACTION

a.

Approval of Minutes (Attachment) – October 2, 2026

b.

Approval of Vouchers (Attachment) – October 2026

c.

Public Participation Plan (Attachment) – Allison Osterberg, TRPC

5.

Public Comment Period
Public comment for this meeting will be accepted in written and oral format.
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The deadline for submitting written public comments or registering for oral public
comment at the meeting is noon (12:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time) the day
preceding the meeting, November 5, 2026.
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For written public comment, please provide: 1) your name and address and 2)
your comments and send them to [email protected]. Written comments received by
the deadline will be provided to the Council prior to the meeting.
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Commenters may attend the meeting in person or choose the remote option. For
either, please register through this link https://trpcorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zh9CQlaPSL2DYJbBKstt7Q..
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Check the box indicating you wish to provide public comment; and list a general
topic.
The Chair may accept public comments from individuals that did not pre-register after
registered public comment has been provided. The Chair may also limit oral public
comment to three minutes or less, depending on the meeting agenda and number of
people wishing to comment.

OTHER BUSINESS
8:40 am 6.
20 min

Human Services Transportation Plan Update (Attachment) – Katrina Van Every, TRPC
15 min. presentation, 5 min. discussion.

ACTION

9:00 am 7.
40 min

Federal Transportation Funding Call for Projects Rant Funding Awards (Attachment) – Paul
Brewster, TRPC
15 min. presentation, 25 min. discussion.

ACTION

9:40 am 8
5 min

Break

9:45 am 9.
20 min

Draft 2027 TRPC Annual Work Program (Attachment) – Allison Osterberg, TRPC
10 min. presentation, 10 min. discussion.

10:05 am 10.
25 min

Regional Safety Action Plan – Emerging Findings and Priorities (Attachment) – Aidan
Dixon, TRPC
15 min. presentation, 10 min. discussion.

1st REVIEW
PRESENTATION

10:30 am 11.
10 min

Report from Outside Committee Assignments (Oral/Written Report) – Allison Osterberg,
Puget Sound Regional Council Growth Management Policy Board.

INFORMATION

10:40 am 12.
10 min

Executive Director’s Report

INFORMATION

10:50 am 13.
10 min

Member Check In – Eileen Swarthout, Chair

INFORMATION

11:00 am 14.

Adjourn

Additional Informational Enclosures:
1. TPB Minutes (available upon request)
2. Council and TPB Calendars
NEXT MEETING
December 4, 2026 – IN-PERSON
Note: For anyone unable to access the meeting in-person,
TRPC will provide a Zoom link.
Public Comment:
The following is not acceptable as either written or oral public comment and is considered disruptive behavior.
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marital status, status regarding public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation
information that may tend to compromise the safety or security of the public or public systems.
Threatening or intimidating language, including cyber bullying.
Otherwise engaging in disruptive behavior.

Members of the public engaging in disruptive behavior may have their emails blocked (for written comments) or be removed from the
meeting (for oral comments).
Thurston Regional Planning Council ensures full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by prohibiting discrimination
against any person based on race, color, national origin, or sex in the provision of benefits and services resulting from its federally
assisted programs and activities. For questions regarding TRPC's Title VI Program, you may contact the Title VI Coordinator at
360.956.7575 or email [email protected].
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meeting. Ask for the ADA Coordinator. For TDD users, please use the state’s toll-free relay service, 711 and ask the operator to dial
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TRPC's mission is to
“Provide Visionary Collaborative Leadership on Regional Plans, Policies, and Issues for the Benefit of all Thurston Region
Residents.”
To Support this Mission, we:

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Conduct regional transportation planning consistent with state and federal requirements.

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Address growth management, environmental quality, economic opportunity, and other topics to sustain and enhance the
region’s quality of life.

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Assemble and analyze date that support informed local and regional decision making.

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Act as a “convener” to build regional consensus on issues through information and inclusive public involvement.

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Build intergovernmental consensus on regional plans, policies, and issues in support of local implementation.

THURSTON REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL
MEETING NORMS
Show up
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Nothing happens without consistent good
attendance by all members.
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the best input.
Make sure your alternate is prepared if you must
miss a meeting.

Participate
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Share your ideas.
Engagement by all members is required for
productive discussions.

September 2011

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Create a safe place to ask questions and express
views.
Diversity is one of TRPC’s strengths.

Report back
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We each represent somebody who thought it
wise to spend money to join TRPC.
Report back to your jurisdiction, organization or
community.

Feel good
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TRPC is an effective organization that allows us
to address regional issues in a productive way.
Take time to recognize and celebrate our
successes.

MINUTES OF MEETING
THURSTON REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL
Friday, October 2, 2026
Remote meeting with an in-person option.
Call to Order
Chair Swarthout called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m.
Attendance
Members Present:
City of Lacey
City of Tumwater
City of Yelm
Intercity Transit
Lacey Fire District #3
LOTT Clean Water Alliance
Olympia School District
Port of Olympia
Thurston County
Thurston EDC
Tumwater School District

Maren Turner, Council member
Eileen Swarthout, Council member
Joe DePinto, Mayor
Wendy Goodwin, Authority member
Rick Kelling, Chief Officer
Carolyn Cox, Board member
Hilary Seidel, Board of Director, District 4
Jasmine Vasavada, Commissioner
Carolina Mejia, Commissioner
Michael Cade, Executive Director
Alec Burkheimer, Staff

Members Absent:
Confederated Tribes of the
Chehalis Reservation
City of Olympia
City of Rainier
City of Tenino
Nisqually Indian Tribe
North Thurston Public Schools
PUD No. 1 of Thurston County
The Evergreen State College
Thurston Conservation District
Timberland Regional Library
Town of Bucoda

Amy Loudermilk, Staff
Dani Madrone, Council member
Maureen Baker, Council member
Dave Watterson, Mayor
Mike Mason, Staff
Jeff Line, Board member
Jim Campbell, Commissioner
William Ward, Staff
Marianne Tompkins, Supervisor
TBD
Miriam Gordon, Council member

Staff Present:
Elissa Gertler, Executive Director
Sarah Selstrom, Communications & Outreach Specialist
Allison Osterberg, Planning Manager
Katrina Van Every, Transportation Manager
Jennifer McCall, Finance Manager
Paul Brewster, Planning Manager
Theressa Julius, Senior Planner
Veronica Jarvis, Senior Planner
Amy Hatch-Winecka, WRIA 13 Lead Entity Coordinator
George Castillo, Assistant Planner
Others Present:
Chris Stolberg, City of Lacey
Jon Howe, City of Lacey
Casey Schaufler, City of Olympia
Jeff Cook, City of Tumwater
Emily Bergkamp, Intercity Transit
Peter Stackpole, Intercity Transit
Alex Smith, Port of Olympia
Becky Conn, Thurston County
Ben Swanson, Department of Enterprise Services
Krag Unsoeld , Port of Olympia
Joe Calodich, WSDOT
Lorilyn Lirio, The Jolt News
Karen Messmer, Thurston County Resident

Thurston Regional Planning Council
Minutes of Meeting – October 2, 2026
Page 2 of 3

Agenda Item 2

Introductions
All present were introduced.

Agenda Item 3
ACTION

Approval of Agenda

Agenda Item 4
ACTION

Approval of Consent Calendar
a. Approval of Minutes – September 10, 2026
b. Approval of Vouchers – September 2026
c. 2027-2030 Regional Transportation Improvement Plan (RTIP) and Resolution 2026-04.

Councilmember Seidel moved, seconded by Councilmember Cox, to approve the agenda. Motion
carried.

Councilmember Seidel moved, seconded by Councilmember Cox, to approve the consent
calendar. Motion carried.
Agenda Item 5

Public Comment
There was no public comment.

Agenda Item 6
ACTION

Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) Agreement and Bylaws Renewal
Executive Director Elissa Gertler presented the TRPC Agreement and Bylaws, which require adoption
every four years, for approval.
Councilmember Seidel moved, seconded by Councilmember Cox, to adopt the TRPC Agreement
and Bylaws as presented, and direct Council members to digitally sign the agreement. Motion
passed.

Agenda Item 7
ACTION

Appointment of Executive Director Evaluation Subcommittee
Chair Swarthout asked for volunteers to serve on the Executive Director Evaluation Subcommittee.
Councilmembers Swarthout, Cox, Turner, and Cade volunteered.

Agenda Item 8
ACTION

2027 Legislative Priorities
Senior Planner Veronica Jarvis presented a summary of proposed 2027 Legislative Priorities.
Discussion included directing staff to follow up on conducting additional outreach and discussions with
jurisdictions and MPO’s along the I-5 corridor outside of Thurston County – in order to possibly build a
sort of coalition to highlight the message of the importance of this project to the whole region.
Councilmember Siedel moved, seconded by Councilmember Maren, to approve the 2027
legislative priorities – focused on continued funding for the Nisqually Bridge project. Motion
passed.

Agenda Item 9
1st REVIEW

Call for Projects Grant Proposals Review
Planning Manager Paul Brewster presented for first review 2026 Call for Projects, which included a short
overview of each of the 21 grant proposals. Seven applicants submitted 16 federal grant proposals
totaling $28,629,201 in funding requests; $16 million is available to award. In addition, four applicants
submitted five non-competitive Rural Community Support Program proposals totaling $1,242,000.
The Transportation Policy Board (TPB) will meet on October 14 and formalize a funding recommendation
that will be forwarded to Council. The Council will consider the recommendation and complete the 2026
Call for Projects with its approval of grant awards on November 6.

Agenda Item 10

Break

Agenda Item 11
1st REVIEW

Human Services Transportation Plan Update
Transportation Manager Katrina Van Every presented the Draft Human Services Transportation Plan for
first review. Council will be asked to take action on the draft plan at their November 6, 2026, meeting.
There was a discussion about ways to increase public involvement – not sure if it’s necessary to include
that here….

Agenda Item 12
1st REVIEW

Public Participation Plan 2026 Update
Deputy Director Allison Osterberg presented the draft 2026 Public Participation Plan (PPP) for first review.
Council will be asked to take action on the draft plan at their November 6, 2026, meeting.

Thurston Regional Planning Council
Minutes of Meeting – July 10, 2026
Page 3 of 3

Agenda Item 13
Discussion

Council Retreat Follow-up
Executive Director Elissa Gertler presented a summary of the 2026 Council Retreat, which was held on
September 10, 2026. Executive Director Gertler explained that the outcomes from the retreat would be
incorporated into the 2027 Work Program and that the Work Program Subcommittee would be working on
that in the coming months.

Agenda Item 14
Information

Report from Outside Committee Assignments
Deputy Director Osterberg reported on her attendance at the Puget Sound Regional Council’s Growth
Management Policy Board and issued an invitation for any councilmember who might be interested in
becoming TRPC’s representative at that meeting, which meets monthly and is held in a hybrid format.

Agenda Item 15
Information

Executive Director’s Report
Deputy Director Osterberg reported that the U.S. Census Bureau is out for public comment on proposed
changes to the guidance that will govern the 2030 Census. The changes would affect residence criteria
and regulations for demographic questions that will have significant impacts on the accuracy and
completeness of the data TRPC uses across many of our programs and would affect the information we
provide to our local partners. Deputy Director Osterberg asked for approval from the Council to send a
comment letter from Council rather than having it come from the Executive Director on behalf of Council,
as staff believe this is important enough it warrants the weight of the full Council behind it. Executive
Director Gertler added that staff will be reaching out to other jurisdictions and MPO partners in
Washington who also rely on Census data to get them to engage. She offered staff assistance to any
local jurisdiction who may be interested in commenting. Council gave its approval for such a letter to be
submitted.
Transportation Manager Van Every announced an upcoming federal certification process related to
TRPC’s Transportation Management Area (TMA) designation. As a newly designated TMA, this is the first
time going through the certification. It is a multi-month process that kicks off in October and concludes in
March. The process includes review of the agency’s primary documents, including the Regional
Transportation Plan and Unified Planning Work Program. It also includes an engagement component that
looks at engagement with the community, with jurisdictional staff, and with Council. Council will be kept
aware of the process as it progresses.
Executive Director Gertler Week invited members to participate in the “Week without Driving” bus outing
scheduled for later in the day.

Agenda Item 16
Information

Member Check-in
Council members had the opportunity to share information occurring in their organizations/communities.

Agenda Item 17

Adjourn
There being no further business, Chair Swarthout adjourned the meeting at 10:55 a.m.

___________________________________________
Eileen Swarthout, Chair
___________________________________________
Elissa Gertler, Executive Director
Minutes prepared by Burlina Lucas, Executive Assistant, Thurston Regional Planning Council.
These minutes are not verbatim. A recording of this meeting is available upon request.

AGENDA ITEM # 4b

MEMORANDUM
TO:

Thurston Regional Planning Council

FROM:

Jennifer McCall, Finance Manager

DATE:

October 27, 2026

SUBJECT:

Approval of Vouchers

PURPOSE
Approve the voucher lists and journal entries.
Summary:
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Thurston Regional Planning Council’s (TRPC) procedure is for the Council Secretary
(or another officer) to certify and approve vouchers prepared by staff on a weekly
basis prior to the issuance of warrants.

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Council receives the vouchers at its next regularly scheduled meeting for
consideration and action.

REQUESTED ACTION
Approve the following vouchers for warrants dated September 24, 2026 – October 26, 2026
plus journal entries and payroll for a total of $721,320.08.
Payroll 9/1/2026 – 10/15/2026
TRPC Cash Disbursements
Journal Entries for August – September 2026

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Attachments

$366,002.77
$354,360.97
$956.34

Thurston County Central Services Charges Processed by Journal Entries
By Thurston County Financial Services
September 2026

Description
Infrastructure
Mailroom
Indirect
Computer Services
Computer Application

$ Amount
259.00
647.58
--

CMS Postage

49.76

Total

$

956.34

October 2026

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Mailroom
Indirect
Computer Services
Computer Application

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I, the undersigned, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the materials have been furnished, the services rendered or the
labor performed as described herein, that any advance payment is due and payable pursuant to a contract or is available as an option
for full or partial fulfillment of a contractual obligation, and that the claim is a just, due and unpaid obligation against the Thurston
Regional Planning Council, and that I am authorized to authenticate and certify to said claim.
SUBSCRIBED THIS 23RD OF SEPTEMBER 2026.
APROVED AND
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PREPARED BY

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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Jasmine Vasavada <[email protected]>
Friday, September 25, 2026 1:43 PM
Jennifer McCall
Re: Payroll Voucher: September 25th Payroll

Caution: This is an external email. Please take care when clicking links, opening attachments, or
replying. When in doubt, contact your IT Manager.
THE UNDERSIGNED, DO HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE MATERIALS HAVE
BEEN FURNISHED, THE SERVICES RENDERED OR THE LABOR PERFORMED AS DESCRIBED HEREIN,
THAT ANY ADVANCE PAYMENT IS DUE AND PAYABLE PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT OR IS AVAILABLE AS
AN OPTION FOR FULL OR PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF A CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION, AND THAT THE
CLAIM IS A JUST, DUE AND UNPAID OBLIGATION AGAINST THE THURSTON REGIONAL PLANNING
COUNCIL, AND THAT I AM AUTHORIZED TO AUTHENTICATE AND CERTIFY TO SAID CLAIM.
I approve payroll for the pay period of 9/1–9/15/26 in the amount of $124,038.42.
SUBSCRIBED THIS 25_TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026.
Jasmine Vasavada, Secretary
Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 24, 2026, at 4:55 PM, Jennifer McCall <[email protected]> wrote:

Hi Jasmine,
Attached is our payroll voucher for tomorrow’s payroll that needs your signature
please. The total payroll dollars are about $1500 less than our last payroll and that’s
attributed to one of our employees going on medical leave during this pay period. Please
copy and forward the statement below and let me know if you have any questions. Thank
you!
I, THE UNDERSIGNED, DO HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE
MATERIALS HAVE BEEN FURNISHED, THE SERVICES RENDERED OR THE LABOR
PERFORMED AS DESCRIBED HEREIN, THAT ANY ADVANCE PAYMENT IS DUE AND
PAYABLE PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT OR IS AVAILABLE AS AN OPTION FOR FULL OR
PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF A CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION, AND THAT THE CLAIM IS A
JUST, DUE AND UNPAID OBLIGATION AGAINST THE THURSTON REGIONAL PLANNING
COUNCIL, AND THAT I AM AUTHORIZED TO AUTHENTICATE AND CERTIFY TO SAID CLAIM.
I approve payroll for the pay period of 9/1–9/15/26 in the amount of $124,038.42.
SUBSCRIBED THIS ___TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026.
1

Jasmine Vasavada, Secretary

_______________________________________________
Jennifer T. McCall, Finance Manager
Thurston Regional Planning Council
2411 Chandler Court SW, Olympia, WA 98502
360.741.2517 (Direct) | 360.956.7575 (Main) | 360.741.2545 (Fax)
www.trpc.org | Facebook | Twitter

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Payroll

Periodic Payroll Activity Report
US Legislative Data Group
Currency: US Dollar

Report Date
Page

09/23/2026 9:34 AM
3 of 23

Balances by PSU and TRU Summary
Payroll Statutory Unit

County of Thurston

Gross Earnings 95,668.10
Hours
Standard Earnings
TC Regular Salary Hours Worked
Standard Earnings
TC Regular Salary
Pretax Deductions
PERS Plan 2 EE
PERS Plan 3A WSIB EE
PERS Plan 3D WSIB EE
PERS Plan 3E WSIB EE
TC 457 Agency
TC 457 Agency Catchup
TC Medical Pretax EE
Employee Tax Deductions
FIT Withheld
Long Term Care Employee Withheld
Medicare Employee Withheld
Social Security Employee Withheld
Workers Comp EE Tax
Voluntary Deductions
TC 457 Agency Roth
TC Long Term Disability EE
Employer Liabilities
PERS Plan 2 ER
PERS Plan 3 ER
TC Medical ER
Employer Taxes
Medicare Employer Liability
Social Security Employer Liability

$ 95,668.10
3,655.37
1,682.89
15,796.25
1,371.49
5,864.32
$124,038.42

Total Payroll

Tax Reporting Unit
Net Pay

THURSTON REGIONAL PLANNING
COUNCIL(91-1428789)
62,636.05
Total

Salaries

Retirement
HCA
OASI

1,760.000
Total
95,668.10
Total
3,524.37
468.81
1,083.78
530.10
6,078.39
624.84
1,082.27
Total
10,511.68
524.14
1,371.49
5,864.32
175.40
Total
919.05
273.41
Total
3,655.37
1,682.89
15,796.25
Total
1,371.49
5,864.32

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labor performed as described herein, that any advance payment is due and payable pursuant to a contract or is available as an option
for full or partial fulfillment of a contractual obligation, and that the claim is a just, due and unpaid obligation against the Thurston
Regional Planning Council, and that I am authorized to authenticate and certify to said claim.
SUBSCRIBED THIS 5TH OF OCTOBER 2026.
APROVED AND
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Jasmine Vasavada <[email protected]>
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 3:55 PM
Jennifer McCall
Re: Payroll Voucher: October 9th Payroll

Caution: This is an external email. Please take care when clicking links, opening attachments, or
replying. When in doubt, contact your IT Manager.
I, THE UNDERSIGNED, DO HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE MATERIALS HAVE
BEEN FURNISHED, THE SERVICES RENDERED OR THE LABOR PERFORMED AS DESCRIBED HEREIN,
THAT ANY ADVANCE PAYMENT IS DUE AND PAYABLE PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT OR IS AVAILABLE AS
AN OPTION FOR FULL OR PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF A CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION, AND THAT THE
CLAIM IS A JUST, DUE AND UNPAID OBLIGATION AGAINST THE THURSTON REGIONAL PLANNING
COUNCIL, AND THAT I AM AUTHORIZED TO AUTHENTICATE AND CERTIFY TO SAID CLAIM.
I approve payroll for the pay period of 9/16–9/30/26 in the amount of $120,932.83.
SUBSCRIBED THIS _7TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2026.
Jasmine Vasavada, Secretary

From: Jennifer McCall <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 9:17 AM
To: Jasmine Vasavada <[email protected]>
Subject: Payroll Voucher: October 9th Payroll

Hi Jasmine,
Attached is our payroll voucher for Friday’s payroll that needs your signature please. The total payroll
dollars are about $3,100 less than our last payroll and that’s attributed to one of our employees being on
medical leave during this pay period. Please copy and forward the statement below and let me know if
you have any questions. Thank you!
I, THE UNDERSIGNED, DO HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE MATERIALS HAVE
BEEN FURNISHED, THE SERVICES RENDERED OR THE LABOR PERFORMED AS DESCRIBED HEREIN,
THAT ANY ADVANCE PAYMENT IS DUE AND PAYABLE PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT OR IS AVAILABLE AS
AN OPTION FOR FULL OR PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF A CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION, AND THAT THE
CLAIM IS A JUST, DUE AND UNPAID OBLIGATION AGAINST THE THURSTON REGIONAL PLANNING
COUNCIL, AND THAT I AM AUTHORIZED TO AUTHENTICATE AND CERTIFY TO SAID CLAIM.
I approve payroll for the pay period of 9/16–9/30/26 in the amount of $120,932.83.
SUBSCRIBED THIS ___TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2026.

1

Jasmine Vasavada, Secretary

_______________________________________________
Jennifer T. McCall, Finance Manager
Thurston Regional Planning Council
2411 Chandler Court SW, Olympia, WA 98502
360.741.2517 (Direct) | 360.956.7575 (Main) | 360.741.2545 (Fax)
www.trpc.org | Facebook | Twitter

This e-mail and any attachments are for the use of the addressed individual. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify our systems manager. TRPC
has taken responsible precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this e-mail, however we do not accept responsibility for loss or damage arising from the use
of this e-mail or attachments. This email is subject to public disclosure.

2

Payroll

Periodic Payroll Activity Report
US Legislative Data Group
Currency: US Dollar

Report Date
Page

10/05/2026 12:32 PM
3 of 23

Balances by PSU and TRU Summary
Payroll Statutory Unit

County of Thurston

Gross Earnings 92,925.42
Hours
Standard Earnings
TC Regular Salary Hours Worked
Standard Earnings
TC Regular Salary
Pretax Deductions
PERS Plan 2 EE
PERS Plan 3A WSIB EE
PERS Plan 3D WSIB EE
PERS Plan 3E WSIB EE
TC 457 Agency
TC 457 Agency Catchup
TC Medical Pretax EE
Employee Tax Deductions
FIT Withheld
Long Term Care Employee Withheld
Medicare Employee Withheld
Social Security Employee Withheld
Workers Comp EE Tax
Voluntary Deductions
TC 457 Agency Roth
TC Long Term Disability EE
Employer Liabilities
PERS Plan 2 ER
PERS Plan 3 ER
TC Medical ER
Employer Taxes
Medicare Employer Liability
Social Security Employer Liability

$ 92,925.42
3,502.33
1,682.89
15,796.19
1,331.71
5,694.29
$120,932.83

Total Payroll

Tax Reporting Unit
Net Pay

THURSTON REGIONAL PLANNING
COUNCIL(91-1428789)
60,500.66
Total

Salaries

Retirement
HCA
OASI

1,760.000
Total
92,925.42
Total
3,376.81
468.81
1,083.78
530.10
6,078.84
624.84
1,082.26
Total
10,286.00
508.23
1,331.71
5,694.29
166.63
Total
919.05
273.41
Total
3,502.33
1,682.89
15,796.19
Total
1,331.71
5,694.29

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I, the undersigned, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the materials have been furnished, the services rendered or the
labor performed as described herein, that any advance payment is due and payable pursuant to a contract or is available as an option
for full or partial fulfillment of a contractual obligation, and that the claim is a just, due and unpaid obligation against the Thurston
Regional Planning Council, and that I am authorized to authenticate and certify to said claim.
SUBSCRIBED THIS 15TH OF OCTOBER 2026.
APROVED AND
AUT HORIZED BY

PREPARED BY

Finance
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Fi
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APROVED AND
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see attached
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Jennifer McCall
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Jasmine Vasavada <[email protected]>
Friday, October 23, 2026 11:04 AM
Jennifer McCall
Re: Payroll Voucher: October 23rd Payroll

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I, THE UNDERSIGNED, DO HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE MATERIALS HAVE
BEEN FURNISHED, THE SERVICES RENDERED OR THE LABOR PERFORMED AS DESCRIBED HEREIN,
THAT ANY ADVANCE PAYMENT IS DUE AND PAYABLE PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT OR IS AVAILABLE AS
AN OPTION FOR FULL OR PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF A CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION, AND THAT THE
CLAIM IS A JUST, DUE AND UNPAID OBLIGATION AGAINST THE THURSTON REGIONAL PLANNING
COUNCIL, AND THAT I AM AUTHORIZED TO AUTHENTICATE AND CERTIFY TO SAID CLAIM.
I approve payroll for the pay period of 10/1-10/15/26 in the amount of $121,031.52.
SUBSCRIBED THIS __23rd DAY OF OCTOBER 2026.
Jasmine Vasavada, Secretary

From: Jennifer McCall <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, October 23, 2026 9:39 AM
To: Jasmine Vasavada <[email protected]>
Subject: Payroll Voucher: October 23rd Payroll

Hi Jasmine,
Attached is our payroll voucher for today’s payroll that needs your signature please. The total payroll
dollars are about $100 more than our last payroll and that’s attributed to one of our employees receiving
a step increase. Please copy and forward the statement below and let me know if you have any
questions. Thank you!
I, THE UNDERSIGNED, DO HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE MATERIALS HAVE
BEEN FURNISHED, THE SERVICES RENDERED OR THE LABOR PERFORMED AS DESCRIBED HEREIN,
THAT ANY ADVANCE PAYMENT IS DUE AND PAYABLE PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT OR IS AVAILABLE AS
AN OPTION FOR FULL OR PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF A CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION, AND THAT THE
CLAIM IS A JUST, DUE AND UNPAID OBLIGATION AGAINST THE THURSTON REGIONAL PLANNING
COUNCIL, AND THAT I AM AUTHORIZED TO AUTHENTICATE AND CERTIFY TO SAID CLAIM.
I approve payroll for the pay period of 10/1-10/15/26 in the amount of $121,031.52.
SUBSCRIBED THIS ___TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2026.

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Payroll

Periodic Payroll Activity Report
US Legislative Data Group
Currency: US Dollar

Report Date
Page

10/15/2026 11:33 AM
3 of 23

Balances by PSU and TRU Summary
Payroll Statutory Unit

County of Thurston

Gross Earnings 93,012.51
Hours
Standard Earnings
TC Regular Salary Hours Worked
Standard Earnings
TC Regular Salary
Pretax Deductions
PERS Plan 2 EE
PERS Plan 3A WSIB EE
PERS Plan 3D WSIB EE
PERS Plan 3E WSIB EE
TC 457 Agency
TC 457 Agency Catchup
TC Medical Pretax EE
Employee Tax Deductions
FIT Withheld
Long Term Care Employee Withheld
Medicare Employee Withheld
Social Security Employee Withheld
Workers Comp EE Tax
Voluntary Deductions
TC 457 Agency Roth
TC Long Term Disability EE
Employer Liabilities
PERS Plan 2 ER
PERS Plan 3 ER
TC Medical ER
Employer Taxes
Medicare Employer Liability
Social Security Employer Liability

$ 93,012.51
3,507.19
1,682.89
15,796.25
1,333.01
5,699.67
$121,031.52 Total Payroll

Tax Reporting Unit
Net Pay

THURSTON REGIONAL PLANNING
COUNCIL(91-1428789)
60,557.41
Total

Salaries

Retirement
HCA
OASI

1,760.000
Total
93,012.51
Total
3,381.49
468.81
1,083.78
530.10
6,078.84
624.84
1,082.27
Total
10,304.13
508.73
1,333.01
5,699.67
166.63
Total
919.05
273.75
Total
3,507.19
1,682.89
15,796.25
Total
1,333.01
5,699.67

TRPC CASH DISBURSEMENT JOURNAL
VENDOR NAME
ACCESS
ASSURED DATA PROTECTION INC.
DM VENTURES EVERGREEN LLC
SARA PORTER
STATE AUDITOR'S OFFICE
THE LENEKER TEAM, LLC
CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS
CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS
CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS
CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS
CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS
CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS
CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS
CUSTOM NETWORKS, INC.
PUGET SOUND REGIONAL COUNCIL
CITY OF OLYMPIA
AMY HATCH-WINECKA
FEHR & PEERS
FEHR & PEERS
FEHR & PEERS
MICHAEL MILLS
RICOH USA, INC.
TOGETHER!
TOGETHER!
TOOLE DESIGN GROUP LLC
MCCLATCHY COMPANY LLC
MCCLATCHY COMPANY LLC
MCCLATCHY COMPANY LLC
MCCLATCHY COMPANY LLC
ESD PAID FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE
ESD UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
WA STATE DEPTL&I
ACCESS
ASSURED DATE PROTECTION INC.
ATS TRANS, LLC
CUSTOM NETWORKS, INC.
DELL MARKETING L.P.
FIRST CHOICE HEALTH
ICENHOUR CONSULTING LLC
CORPORATE TRANSLATION SERVICES, LLC
CORPORATE TRANSLATION SERVICES, LLC
AMY HATCH-WINECKA
TRAVIS MILLAR
RICOH USA, INC
SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP
SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP
SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP
STATE AUDITORS OFFICE
DANA CARLISLE & NIGEL WHITE
TOGETHER!
TRANSPOGROUP

INVOICE NO
12371525
17453
TRPC 26.10
90126
L177190
2306
SEPTEMBER 2026
SEPTEMBER 2026
SEPTEMBER 2026
SEPTEMBER 2026
SEPTEMBER 2026
SEPTEMBER 2026
SEPTEMBER 2026
39532
433
13069/18834
93026
198477
199403
199404
100726
110329378
4462
4480
0SEA00308_03
IN182307
IN182308
IN191237
IN191238
Q3 2026
Q3 2026
Q3 2026
12420967
18014
R.R 09-30-2026
39590
10883263830
136133
141
BLSL1261001-77
BLSI260928-71
100126
101426
5073925160
B21762706
B21774589
B21774730
L177679
110126
SEPTEMBER
38715

TOTAL

CHECK NO
1633885
1633886
1633887
1633888
1633889
1633890
1634378
1634379
1634380
1634381
1634382
1634383
1634384
1634385
1634386
1634387
1634388
1634389
1634390
1634391
1634392
1634393
1634394
1634395
1634396
1634397
1634398
1634399
1634400
1634878
1634879
1634880
1634881
1634882
1634883
1634884
1634885
1634886
1634887
1634888
1634889
1634890
1634891
1634892
1634893
1634894
1634895
1634896
1634897
1634898
1634899

AMOUNT
357.96
23,088.00
23,325.00
25.00
5,361.80
14,582.46
272.10
62.70
253.62
4,725.51
186.00
1,121.73
937.82
1,383.00
794.00
170.00
58.06
19,477.50
16,972.50
6,044.29
241.00
711.81
29,130.68
18,579.55
5,996.89
413.78
272.80
522.04
404.00
4,544.23
1,265.53
1,567.95
416.95
2,202.18
119,534.66
3,700.00
1,252.17
100.00
2,640.00
140.00
480.00
339.68
50.00
107.22
1,779.89
2,824.25
1,129.70
3,104.20
23,325.00
5,297.01
3,088.75

354,360.97

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AGENDA ITEM #4c

MEMORANDUM

TO:

Thurston Regional Planning Council

FROM:

Allison Osterberg, Deputy Director

DATE:

November 6, 2026

SUBJECT:

Public Participation Plan 2026 Update

PURPOSE
Adopt the 2026 Public Participation Plan.
Summary:
•

The Public Participation Plan details Thurston Regional Planning Council’s (TRPC)
policies and procedures for conducting community engagement. It is a required
element of TRPC’s compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

•

The draft 2026 Public Participation Plan (PPP) was released for a 45-day public
comment period that concluded on August 26, 2026.

•

The Transportation Policy Board (TPB) made a unanimous recommendation that
Council approve and adopt the 2026 Public Participation Plan at their September 9,
2026, meeting.

•

Staff reviewed comments and proposed updates to the plan with Council at their
October 2, 2026, meeting.

REQUESTED ACTION
Approve Resolution 2026-05 adopting the Agency’s updated Public Participation Plan.
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Attachments
• Resolution 2026-05
• Link: DRAFT-Public-Participation-Plan---September-2026

MEMORANDUM
Page 2
November 6, 2026
BACKGROUND
Why We’re Updating the Public Participation Plan
Because Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) receives financial assistance from the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the agency must comply with Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964. Title VI prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin under any program or
activity that receives federal financial assistance. Maintaining and updating a Title VI Plan — which details an
agency’s policies and procedures for implementing Title VI — is one way that TRPC complies with Title VI. Public
Participation Plans (PPPs) are a required element of an agency’s Title VI Plan. PPPs detail an agency’s policies
and procedures for conducting community outreach.
TRPC most recently updated its Title VI Plan in 2025, with Council’s adoption in December 2025. Staff identified
the need for a thorough update to TRPC’s PPP, but such an update was not possible in 2025 because of time
constraints. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) therefore agreed to provide
concurrence on TRPC’s updated Title VI Plan on the condition that staff update the PPP in 2026. In TRPC’s 2026
Work Program, Council directed staff to prioritize the PPP update as a Council priority for 2026.
Overview of the 2026 PPP
The last update to TRPC’s PPP took place in 2019 and as of 2025, that plan is no longer compliant with FHWA or
FTA requirements. In addition to meeting federal requirements, based on initial feedback from Council, staff set out
to have the PPP serve as a “one-stop shop” that members of the public can use to learn what TRPC does and how
they can get involved. With this guidance, the 2026 PPP is a substantial revision of the 2019 plan.
The draft update of the 2026 PPP was available for public review and comment from July 12 through August 26,
2026. Staff also submitted the draft to WSDOT for their review and feedback during that timeframe. Comments and
TRPC responses are recorded in full in Appendix C of the PPP.
The Transportation Policy Board reviewed the draft PPP and at their September meeting and made a unanimous
recommendation that Council approve and adopt the 2026 Public Participation Plan.
Staff believe that the 2026 update to TRPC’s PPP has been finalized and is ready for adoption. The Plan is
anticipated for adoption by Council at their November meeting.
Next Steps
The updated Public Participation Plan is due by the end of 2026. Staff will submit the final plan to WSDOT once
Council takes action approving the final plan.

November 6, 2026
THURSTON REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-05
RELATING to the Public Participation Plan.
WHEREAS, the Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) is the agency designated
by the GOVERNOR as the METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION and the
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION for the Thurston Region;
and
WHEREAS, Federal Law requires agencies receiving federal funds to maintain a Public
Participation Plan, and
WHEREAS, the Public Participation Plan has been updated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE THURSTON REGIONAL
PLANNING COUNCIL:
THAT the Public Participation Plan dated October 2026 be approved.
ADOPTED this 6th day of November 2026.
ATTEST:

_______________________________
Elissa Gertler
Executive Director

___________________________________
Eileen Swartout
Chair, Thurston Regional Planning Council

AGENDA ITEM #6

MEMORANDUM

TO:

Thurston Regional Planning Council

FROM:

Katrina Van Every, Transportation Manager

DATE:

October 30, 2026

SUBJECT:

Human Services Transportation Plan Update

PURPOSE
Council will take action on the updates to the Human Services Transportation Plan.
Summary:
• Staff have completed drafting an update to the Human Services Transportation Plan
(HSTP). The draft can be viewed on Thurston Regional Planning Council’s website
at https://www.trpc.org/312/Coordinated-Human-Services-Transportatio.
• The HSTP documents transportation services available in Thurston County to people
with special transportation needs, including people over the age of 65, people with
disabilities, people with low incomes, and others who face transportation barriers.
• The plan identifies needs and gaps in our current system and makes
recommendations that are used to prioritize state and local funding for future
transportation investments.
• Updated every four years per state and federal requirements, the HSTP is developed
in partnership with service providers, public transportation users, and other
stakeholders.
• A public comment period on the was held September 1-30, 2026. Thurston Regional
Planning Council (TRPC) received comments from three members of the public and
three agencies; all comments are attached. Staff have revised the draft based on the
feedback received.
• The Transportation Policy Board’s recommendation regarding this matter is to adopt
Resolution No. 2026-06, approving updates to the Human Services Transportation
Plan, as established in the October 2026 draft.
• After adoption, the plan is expected to be amended in January 2027 to reflect
TRPC’s rankings for projects seeking Consolidated Grants from Washington State
Department of Transportation.
REQUESTED ACTION
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-06, approving updates to the Human Services Transportation Plan,
as established in the October 2026 draft.
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Attachments
• Public Comment
• Draft Resolution

MEMORANDUM
Page 2
October 30, 2026
EQUITY CONSIDERATIONS
Access to transportation can be a challenge, especially for people who are 65 and older, people with disabilities,
people with low incomes, and others that may have access to a personal vehicle. The Human Services
Transportation Plan (HSTP) focuses on the special transportation needs of these individuals, and outreach to
these groups as well as transportation and social services providers that serve them are a key part of the planning
process.
BACKGROUND
In fulfillment of its responsibilities as both a Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) and a
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), TRPC leads the collaborative effort of developing and updating the
Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP).
The HSTP focuses on the transportation needs of individuals who are unable to transport themselves or to
purchase or otherwise obtain transit or transportation services. It considers not only public transit agencies but
also other providers that offer transportation services — connecting people to social assistance services and
programs throughout the greater Puget Sound region. This can include everything from healthcare and
counseling services to food and shelter offered through government and nonprofit agencies. In particular, the
populations served by the HSTP include people age 65 and older, people with disabilities, and people with low
incomes. For the Thurston region, we also consider the needs of students experiencing homelessness and
veterans.
The HSTP assesses the services available from existing providers, identifies gaps in service and mobility barriers,
and identifies strategies that can meet the human services transportation needs of residents across the Thurston
region.
ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY
TRPC deeply values community engagement and strives to develop plans that are responsive to public feedback.
For the 2026 update to the HSTP, TRPC relied on information shared by transportation providers, social service
providers, and members of the public. Key engagement activities included:
• Provider Questionnaire. The provider questionnaire was used to gather information about services and
transportation resources available to the populations served by the HSTP. Questionnaires were sent to
more than 30 transportation and social service providers that serve the Thurston region.
• Provider Workshops. Staff held two provider workshops with transportation and social service
organizations to understand the needs of clients, identify gaps in access to services, and identify
solutions to address gaps and unmet needs.
• Transportation Services Survey. The Transportation Services Survey was the primary means through
which staff solicited feedback from the public and people served by the HSTP. Staff mailed out more
than 14,000 postcards inviting participation in the online survey from people who live on mail routes
throughout the Thurston region with higher percentages of people with low incomes and people over the
age of 65. Paper versions of the survey were also available. Links to the online survey were posted on
social media, and staff worked through providers to share out the survey to those they serve. The survey,
postcard, and social media posts included language in English, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Finally, staff spent two days at Thurston County Food Bank’s Lacey Pantry to invite people’s participation
directly. Staff received a total of 235 survey responses. Of those:
o 53% were age 60 or older
o 21% reported an annual household income of $35,000 or less
o 30% reported having a disability
o 16% identified themselves as veterans
• Focus Groups. Because the surveying efforts did not elicit a larger response rate, staff pivoted to hold
two focus groups – one hosted at the Rainier Senior Center and one at the Lacey Veterans Hub.
Unfortunately, neither focus group was successful in garnering participation.
• Public Comment Period. The public comment period was held September 1-30, 2026; TRPC received
comments from three members of the public and three agencies; all comments are attached.

MEMORANDUM
Page 3
October 30, 2026
NEEDS AND STRATEGIES
Through community engagement activities, six overarching needs were identified:
1. Improved access to transit options
2. Improved bicycling and pedestrian networks, especially near transit
3. stops
4. Increased volunteerism
5. More reliable transit travel times
6. Expanded eligibility for specialized transportation services
7. Improved marketing and communications
The plan also identified 16 strategies to address these gaps and needs. Examples include maintaining,
expanding, and enhancing existing transportation services and programs; promoting volunteer opportunities;
expanding the sidewalk and bicycle networks; and even developing and executing comprehensive marketing
campaigns.
UPDATING THE SEPTEMBER DRAFT
Taking into consideration the feedback provided, staff updated the draft with the following:
• Title VI Complaint Procedures. Added TRPC’s Title VI complaint procedures in the plan’s preliminary
pages.
• Public Comment. Added a new section to Chapter 2 titled “Public Comment.” This section provides a
brief summary of the public comment period and feedback received.
• Prioritization Process. Added a new section to Chapter 5 titled “Prioritizing Projects.” This section
provides a brief summary of how TRPC went about prioritizing projects for the Consolidated Grants
program.
• Priority Projects. In Chapter 5, Staff revised priorities (for the purposes ranking projects seeking
Consolidated Grants) by combining the last two priorities together.
• Copy Edits. Other minor edits throughout for clarity or to correct typos.
TPB RECOMMENDATION
On October 14, 2026, the Transportation Policy Board recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-06,
approving updates to the Human Services Transportation Plan, as established in the October 2026 draft.
NEXT STEPS
• December 4 – Council conducts its first review of ranking projects seeking consolidated grants from
WSDOT.
• December 9 – TPB makes a recommendation on ranking projects seeking consolidated grants from
WSDOT.
• January 8, 2027 – Council takes action to rank projects seeking consolidated grants from WSDOT.
• May 2027 – WSDOT announces list of projects awarded Consolidated Grants
• July 2027 – Grant funding for projects awarded Consolidated Grants becomes available.

THURSTON REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-06

November 6, 2026

RELATING to the Human Services Transportation Plan for the Thurston Region,
WHEREAS, the Thurston Regional Planning Council is the agency designated by the
GOVERNOR as the METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION and the REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION for the Thurston Region; and
WHEREAS, state and federal law requires TRPC to develop a Coordinated Public
Transit – Human Services Transportation Plan (CPT-HSTP) and update it every four (4) years to
ensure compliance with applicable laws and guidance; and
WHEREAS, the Human Services Transportation Plan for the Thurston Region (HSTP)
serves as the CPT-HSTP for the Thurston region; and
WHEREAS, the HSTP focuses on the transportation needs of people age 65 or older,
people with low incomes, people with disabilities, and others who who are unable to transport
themselves or to purchase or otherwise obtain transit or transportation services; and
WHEREAS, updates to the HSTP were developed in consultation and coordination with
both transportation and social service providers; and
WHEREAS, updates to the HSTP also considered feedback from members of the public,
including the populations served by the HSTP; and
WHEREAS, a public comment period on the proposed updates was held September 1-30,
2026; and
WHEREAS, on October 14, 2026, the Transportation Policy Board recommended
Council approve updates to the Human Services Transportation Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE THURSTON REGIONAL
PLANNING COUNCIL:
THAT the 2026 update to the Human Services Transportation Plan for the Thurston
Region be approved.
ADOPTED this 6th day of November 2026.
ATTEST:
_______________________________

Elissa Gertler
Executive Director

___________________________________
Eileen Swarthout
Chair, Thurston Regional Planning Council

Katrina Van Every
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Linza Hartmann <[email protected]>
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 2:35 PM
Katrina Van Every
HSTP comment

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Hello: I love having free buses (or low fares for seniors) and I use them a couple of times a
week. However, I resent people using the Dial-a-Ride service to go to the Red Wind Casino where
they spend/waste thousands of $ to play, yet the same people complain about the price of their
drugs. Please limit this service to grocery shopping, senior services & library visits, gyms, medical
appointments, going to church services or food banks.
If you must take them to the casino, Please CHARGE THEM LIKE TAKING AN UBER OR TAXI
RIDE. They are taking advantage of a wonderful service which I pay taxes for.
Thank you.

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Katrina Van Every
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Subject:

Kevin Karkoski <[email protected]>
Thursday, September 3, 2026 2:02 PM
Katrina Van Every
Feedback on HSTP

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Hi Katrina,
I noticed on page 38 that it states that Intercity Transit operates Fixed route, Dial-A-Lift , Bus
Buddies and Village Vans. We do not operate Bus Buddies. Bus Buddies is a companionship service
staffed by volunteers who will ride with people on our fixed route system. It is a partner of ours and is a
program of Catholic Community Services. We provide office space for the one part-time employee of Bus
Buddies. They are funded by a grant from WSDOT.

"Intercity Transit (IT) is the Thurston region’s largest transit operator; its public transportation benefit
area serves a population of 209,900. Along with its fixed-route service, IT operates Dial-a-Lift, the Bus
Buddy Program, and Village Vans. In May 2026, IT completed the implementation of a system redesign
that included expanding service hours, increasing bus frequency, and adding bus stops. The redesign
also established new commuter routes to Lakewood, a new crosstown limited-stop line, and replaced
most existing local routes. Figure 13 shows IT’s routes as of May 2026, which cover all the key
destinations in the Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, Yelm, and the Nisqually Indian Reservation, as identified
in Figure 4 (page 15). Approximately 148,400 people live within walking distance of an IT bus stop." Page
38

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Katrina Van Every
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Kassie Koledin <[email protected]>
Sunday, September 6, 2026 1:59 PM
Katrina Van Every
Fwd: Draft Human Services Transportation Plan Ready for Public Comment!

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Dear Katrina,
I did skim through all pages. As a 74 year old senior who loathes driving to Seattle, my big issue and
concern is public transportation to and from Seattle via Lakewood. The 600 express to Lakewood bus is a
nice addition when going to Seattle because it is relatively easy to connect to the Sound Transit bus 592
or 594, especially if you leave before 6am in the morning. However, after 6am, it can take considerably
more time to get to Lakewood Park and Ride, and usually it's the 594, not the 592, which is available. The
594 makes more stops and in general, is slower.
Coming back from Seattle, especially during rush hour, can be a long, extended journey. The 592 Seattle
to Lakewood is seriously express. That bus has for the most part arrived at the Lakewood 512 bus/park
and ride within an hour of departure from Seattle. However, Thurston county/Intercity Transit has chosen
to do most if not all of its afternoon Lakewood to Olympia connections with Sounder buses via the 610,
which has more stops, and in general, takes a lot longer to get to Olympia. Often, this bus has taken two
hours or longer to reach downtown Olympia. Yes, traffic contributes some delay, but not all of it.
I will again plead for alternatives to the current setup. I understand that IT feels that not enough people
would use an express bus or other service to regularly go and from Seattle rather than driving. But you
have to a viable alternative in place first before people will choose to use it. How about more express
buses not only to Lakewood, but from Lakewood as well?
If traffic is the major issue, could we look at alternatives to road service to Olympia? Currently, Olympia
is not even on the wish list for Rapid Transit, with Tacoma being the final projected station. If Thurston
county population is projected to continue to rise, how about looking at getting on the list (or getting
funding) for Rapid Transit stations that extend to Olympia/Tumwater?
The Cascadia High Speed Rail Project, extending from Vancouver BC to Portland Oregon with Seattle
(and probably Olympia) included as stops is currently in the planning stage with WSDOT, but as of now,
estimated time of completion is 35 years from now. Could we light a little (or not so little) fire to get this
project moving just a little faster?
Thanks in advance for your work!
Regards,
Kassie Koledin
Olympia WA
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Good afternoon,
Overall, I am pleased with the proposed scope and strategies. However, in regards to the section on
improving bicycling and pedestrian networks (especially near transit stops), I would like to offer a few
additional thoughts:
- Traffic Speed Reduction: It is critical to focus on traffic speed reduction. Slowing vehicles on our
streets would go a long way toward increasing pedestrian safety and encouraging bicycling in our
communities.
- Regional Funding and Planning: Placing the repair burden solely on local jurisdictions does not seem
like the best approach. We need a regional plan and dedicated funding, with a focused attention on
areas where improvements will create the biggest impact.
Thank you for considering this feedback.
Best regards,
Matthew Landers

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Human Services Transportation Plan for the Thurston Region: HSTP Deliverables Checklist (Appendix B)
Reviewed By:
Review Date:

Laura Moxham
September 23-24, 2026

Element 1: Contact information
Information requested
1.

Included?

Contact information. Specifically: a .
Plan adoption date
b . Name of MPO/RTPO Lead agency, if different than
MPO/RTPO
c . Mailing address d .
Contact person e .
Email address
f . Phone number
g . Plan consultant, if different than lead agency

☒Yes
☐No

Page(s)
Cover
Page

Comments
Looks good!

Element 2: Title VI and ADA statements
Information requested
2.

Included?

Title VI policy statement and complaint procedures.

☐Yes

Page(s)
ii and iii

☒No

3.

ADA reasonable accommodation statement describing
how the organization may make the plan available in an
alternate format.

☒Yes

iii

Comments
Provided both statements to
comply with FHWA and FTA.
Complaint procedures should be
outlined in the plan.

☐No

Element 3: Conducting and documenting community outreach
Prompt: Describe how your organization engaged stakeholders including methods and accommodations
Information requested
4.

5.

Included?

Description of engagement with the following
populations:
a . People with disabilities b .
Seniors
c . People with low incomes
d . Other people with special transportation needs e .
Representatives of public, private, nonprofit and
human services transportation providers
f . Members of historically underrepresented
groups
g . Other members of the public

☒Yes

Number of people in each population engaged.

☒Yes

Page(s)
Pg 3-10

Chapter 2. Engaging the
Community

Pg 9

235 survey responses with the
percentage of respondents for 60
years or older, annual household
income of $35,000 or less,
reported having a disability and
those that identified themselves as
veterans

☐No

☐No

Comments

That’s disappointing that there

Page 1 of 5

6.

Description of consultation with regional Tribes.

☒Yes

Pg 8

☐No
7.

Description of methods used for engagement.

☒Yes

☐No
Description of instances when your organizations used
☒Yes
interpretation, translation services, or forms of
☐No
reasonable accommodations for engagement purposes with LEP
populations, and/or people with disabilities.

were no attendees at your inperson focus groups.
Chapter 2. Engaging the
Community

Pg 8

Chapter 2. Engaging the
Community

Pg 8, Pg

Chapter 2. Engaging the
Community

Prompt: Describe current coordination efforts between transportation providers and social service providers. Also, describe outreach to
any out-of-boundary/out-of-jurisdiction partners.
Information requested

Included?

8.

Description of communication with transportation and
social service providers in planning area.

☒Yes

9.

Description of each transportation and social service
provider’s services and jurisdictions.

☒Yes

Pg 3-7

☐No
☐No

10. Description of outreach to any out-of-boundary/out-ofjurisdiction partners who might have overlapping needs.

Page(s)

Comments
Chapter 2. Engaging the
Community

Pgs. 41, Chapter 4. Assessing
43, 45, 46 Transportation Services
You may want to double check
Coastal CAP-I believe they
primarily focus on getting people to
work, not medical appts.
I could have missed this, but I am
not seeing a description of
outreach to any out-ofboundary/out-of-jurisdiction
partners who might have
overlapping needs. I know you’ve
included organizations that our
outside of Thurston County and
operate within the County like
Squaxin Island Tribe and Coastal
CAP, but please provide a
description of the outreach
conducted specifically to any out of
boundary jurisdiction partner/s with
overlapping needs.

☐Yes
☒No

Prompt: Describe efforts to reach populations that were underrepresented or unavailable.
Information requested

Included?

11. Description of good faith efforts to engage populations
that were underrepresented, unresponsive or unwilling
to participate in the planning process.

☒Yes
☐No

Page(s)
Pg 8 and
Pg 10

Comments
Chapter 2. Engaging the
Community

Prompt: Identify outreach events.
Information requested

Included?

12. List of outreach events conducted for planning process.

☒Yes

Page(s)
Pg 3

☐No

Comments
Chapter 2. Engaging the
Community

Element 4: Regional Context
Prompt: Describe your region.
Information requested
13. Describe planning organization.

Included?
☒Yes

Page(s)

Comments

Pg 1

Chapter 1. Introduction

Pg 11-14

Chapter 3. Understanding the

☐No
14. Description of planning area.

☒Yes

Page 2 of 5

☐No

15. Map of planning area.

☒Yes
☐No

Prompt: Describe your planning area’s population.
Information requested

Included?

16. General description of population in planning area.

☒Yes
☐No

Thurston Region
Pgs. 11,
12,14

Chapter 3. Understanding the
Thurston Region

Page(s)
Pgs. 1213

Comments
Chapter 3. Understanding the
Thurston Region

Prompt: Describe the demographics of your planning area’s population for people with special transportation needs.
Information requested

Included?

17. Description of the following populations in planning area:
a . People with disabilities b .
Seniors
c . People with low incomes
d . Other people with special transportation needs

☒Yes

Page(s)
Pg 16-36

☐No

Comments
Chapter 3. Understanding the
Thurston Region

Prompt: Describe origins and destinations for people with special transportation needs.
Information requested

Included?

18. Description of where the following groups begin and end
public transportation trips in planning area:
a . People with disabilities b .
Seniors
c . People with low incomes
d . Other people with special transportation needs

☒Yes

Page(s)
Pg 16-36

☐No

Comments
Chapter 3. Understanding the
Thurston Region

Element 5: Assessment of transportation services
Prompt: Describe the existing transportation services and resources in your planning area.
Information requested

Included?

19. Description of fixed-route and paratransit services in
planning area, including service hours and boundaries.

☒Yes

20. Description of other providers, such as social service
providers, that provide some level of transportation to
their clients.

☒Yes

Page(s)

Comments

Pg 38-43

Chapter 4. Assessing
Transportation Services

Pg 44-45

Chapter 4. Assessing
Transportation Services

☐No
☐No

Prompt: Identify the number of mobility management projects in your planning. Describe the projects’ goals and deliverables.
Information requested

Included?

21. Description of mobility management projects in planning
area.

☒Yes

Page(s)

Comments

Pg 46-47

Chapter 4. Assessing
Transportation Services

☐No

Prompt: Describe how transportation providers collaborate with state, county, or other emergency management agencies for disaster
preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.
Information requested

Included?

22. Description of how transportation providers in planning
area collaborate with your local emergency management
agencies.

☒Yes

Page(s)

Comments

Pg 47-48

Chapter 4. Assessing
Transportation Services

☐No

Prompt: Describe gaps in service and unmet transportation needs for people with special transportation needs.
Information requested

Included?

Page 3 of 5

Page(s)

Comments

23. Description of the transportation challenges and gaps in
existing public transportation services for the following
populations planning area:
a . People with disabilities
b.
c.
d.

☒Yes

Pg 48-50

☐No

Chapter 4. Assessing
Transportation Services

Seniors
People with low incomes
Other people with special transportation needs

Element 6: Strategies and activities identified to address gaps
Prompt: Describe strategies and/or activities identified through the planning process.
Information requested

Included?

24. Description of each strategy and activity to address
transportation needs in planning area.

☒Yes

25. Description of past success for each strategy and activity.

☒Yes

Page(s)

☐No

Chapter 5. Removing
Transportation Barriers

☐No
26. Expected outcomes of each strategy and activity.

Chapter 5. Removing
Transportation Barriers

☒Yes
☐No

27. Identification whether the organization is creating a
basic level of service in an area that would not
otherwise have it.

Comments
Chapter 5. Removing
Transportation Barriers

☒Yes
☐No

Element 7: Regional priorities for projects
Prompt: Describe the process and criteria to prioritize projects
Information requested

Included?

28. Description of the prioritization process for projects in
plan.

☐Yes

29. Description of organizations included in prioritization
process.

☐Yes

Page(s)

Comments
I did not see this outlined in the
HSTP. I assume it should be
included in the Consolidated
Grants and Thurston Region’s
Priorities section starting on page
63, but that is up to you.
I did not see this outlined in the
HSTP. I assume it should be
included in the Consolidated
Grants and Thurston Region’s
Priorities section starting on page
63, but that is up to you.
I did not see this outlined in the
HSTP. I assume it should be
included in the Consolidated
Grants and Thurston Region’s
Priorities section starting on page
63, but that is up to you.

☒No

☒No

30. Identification of whether the prioritization process involved ☐Yes
ensuring coordinated transportation.
☒No

Optional element: Ongoing coordination
Prompt: Describe ongoing coordination efforts between social service providers and transportation providers for 2026-2030
Information requested

Included?

31. Description of how the organization will continue to
coordinate planning efforts after the plan is complete.

☐Yes

32. Description of how the organization’s continued
coordination efforts will leverage community resources.

☐Yes

☒No

☒No

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Page(s)

Comments

33. Description how/if the organization will update the plan
if significant changes to human services transportation
needs and corresponding strategies occur prior to the
2029-2031 biennium WSDOT Consolidated Grant
program cycle.

☒Yes

Pg 65

☐No

Talk about amending the ranked
list into the plan once approved.

2026 Optional element: Assessment of equivalent service
Prompt: Demonstrate how equivalent service is delivered in operations
Information requested
34. Describe inventory of accessible fleet composition.

Included?
☐Yes
☒No

35. Describe how equivalent service will be fully
operationalized.

☐Yes
☒No

Page 5 of 5

Page(s)

Comments

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Chelsea Embree; Katrina Van Every
Draft 2026 TRPC's Human Services Transportation Plan
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Good afternoon, Katrina and Chelsea,
Please find my review of TRPC’s HSTP attached.
For my review, I used the deliverable checklist included within Appendix B of the WSDOT HSTP
guidebook.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns,
Laura
WSDOT HSTP guidebook: https://wsdot.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2025-05/PT-GuideCoordinatedHumanServicesTransportationPlanGuidebook.pdf

Laura Moxham
(she/her)
Peninsula Region, Community Transportation Planner
WSDOT | Public Transportation Division
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Transportation Regional Plan Input
Background/Context:
CHOICE is the Accountable Community of Health (ACH) serving Central Western
Washington. Our regional coverage area includes Thurston County. We are one of nine (9)
ACHs that partner with the Health Care Authority to implement Washington health
improvement projects serving Medicaid clients. Our primary initiative is administering a
Community Care Hub that coordinates community-based care coordination services
through a program called “CHOICE Connect” across our seven-county region, helping
people navigate resources for housing, transportation, food, recovery support, and more.
We have access to data about the clients we serve – their successes and the challenges
they face as they work on meeting their needs. We also have a few other projects where we
learn from community partners through investments and convening about the greater
context of resource needs and challenges in our communities. You can learn more about
our work at www.crhnweb.org.
Data from CHOICE Connect:
•

•

From the most recent Thurston County-level data from Q4 of 2025, when Thurston
County clients identified transportation as a need, there was only a 26% closure or
need met rate, which could indicate that at the time of this data, there weren’t
enough transportation resources that work for people to successfully meet the
opened needs/pathways.
Region-wide transportation needs identified by CHOICE Connect Clients and
Common Resource Referrals:
o Client transportation needs July 2026: 192 across the region
 Common Thurston Resource Connections:
• Crisis response
• City Gates Ministries
• Dial-A-Lift Offered At Intercity Transit - Olympia Transit Center
• Catholic Community Services
• Family Support Center
• Fixed bus route services
• Gravity learning center
• Intercity Transit Olympia
• Next Right Steps grant offered at Family Education and Support
Services (FESS)
• Village Vans Transportation Service Intercity Transit

Paratransit Services -- Medicaid Transportation
Gas Voucher Offered At The Society Of Saint Vincent De Paul St. Michael Conference (Olympia)
o Client transportation needs August 2026: 186 across region
 Common Thurston Resource Connections:
• Volunteer Services - Transportation Offered At Catholic
Community Services - Thurston County - Volunteer Services
• Paratransit Services -- Medicaid Transportation
• St Vincent De Paul St Michael'S Parish - Olympia
• St Vincent de Paul's Tuesday Gas Cards and Monday Morning
Call in Requests
• Dial-A-Lift Offered At Intercity Transit - Olympia Transit Center
• Travel Training Offered At Intercity Transit - Olympia Transit
Center
• Walk and Roll - Bike repair shop events calendar and Info
• Village Vans Offered At Intercity Transit - Olympia Transit
Center
• Senior Transportation Offered At Catholic Community Services
- Senior Services
• Fixed-Route Bus System Offered At Intercity Transit - Olympia
Transit Center
• Gas Vouchers Offered At Saint Vincent Depaul Society - Yelm
Conference
• Bus Buddy Program Offered At Catholic Community Services Thurston County - Volunteer Services
•
•

Insights and Community Context
•

Through partnerships, we’ve heard that transportation in Thurston County,
especially for rural and low-income residents, is limited. Medicaid/Paratransit
services can only be used for medical appointments for people who qualify and
must meet strict scheduling requirements. For people who do not qualify for or
need same-day or short-notice appointments, there are few other free or low-cost
transportation services for rural community members. In addition, community
members have shared with partners that transportation barriers are not limited to
medical appointments, but include social connections, grocery shopping, and
social services.

•

Key informant interviews of 11 individuals working with seniors, or who are seniors
aged 65 years+ (Interviews conducted in Fall 2023) (All interviewees cited
transportation issues for seniors). Major Themes:
o Distances to travel, especially for medical care which is commonly out of
county
o Cost of gas
o Ability to drive or find someone to take them
 Physical ability to drive places
 Environmental barriers (e.g., rain, sunlight, ice, see graphs below for
environmental data in the CHOICE region)
o Difficulty getting transportation that accommodates for mobility aids
o Poor mobility restricting seniors from getting to transportation sites (e.g., bus
stops)
o Transportation sites may be very far from where the senior lives
o Transportation schedules can make getting to appointments challenging
(e.g., certain routes only run at certain times, so a senior has to leave very
early, wait hours for an appointment to start, wait hours after it ends until the
route comes back. It can take an entire day to go to one appointment)
o Difficulty getting last-minute transportation for sudden needs (e.g., acute
sickness and need to see a provider, may not be able to get transportation
with limited notice)
o Difficulty navigating the system to access transportation services
o Rural roads can be damaged, dangerous (e.g., narrow, bordering rivers and
cliffs, etc.) and difficult to drive upon
o Affordability of transportation and different eligibility depending on insurance

CHOICE projects:
•

•

Olympia Fire Department (OFD CARES) Transportation Pilot: Connecting people to
same-day transportation resources through paid services such as Uber, Taxi, and
Intercity Transit rideshare programs would increase overall accessibility to medical
appointments, urgent care, social supports, senior citizen centers, specialized
recreation, mental health providers, dental care, and so much more. Through a
partnership with GoGo Grandparent, the program provided reliable, on-demand
transportation for clients facing challenges related to mobility, transportation
access, and transportation availability in Thurston County.
o During the six-month pilot, 13 clients completed 127 rides. Of all trips
provided, 39.7% were for medical appointments, 37% for essential services
(including groceries, veterinary care, and food assistance), and 23% for
community resources and supportive activities. The average trip distance
was 4.27 miles.
o Survey results and participant feedback indicated improvements in quality of
life and reduced stress levels among riders. Clients reported the service
helped them attend medical appointments, obtain groceries and
medications, and maintain greater independence. The program also
appeared to reduce non-emergency 911 calls and unnecessary emergency
room visits by providing a reliable alternative for transportation needs.
Over the past year, CHOICE has been working with United Healthcare to develop
and publish an online transportation resource guide that would be publicly available

for clients and community partners. This project is the result of several years of
discussions among regional behavioral health partners who have identified
transportation barriers to connecting clients to the appropriate level of care,
alongside challenges with transportation provider capacity, reimbursement rates,
and schedules. We are in the final stages of internal reviews and hope to launch the
resource in October 2026.
o It will feature several search and filter options and visual maps for people to
find meaningful resources in their area based on their insurance type,
destination, frequency, and mobility needs. There are also several
transportation guides on the site as FAQs and ”how tos” to help navigate
publicly available transit options to best meet their needs.

Katrina Van Every
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Hi Katrina and Chelsea,
We were able to gather some data and insights around Transportation in Thurston County that may or may not be
helpful (attached). Feel free to use or disregard, depending on your needs and process. If you have any questions
or would like to discuss any of this information in greater detail, don’t hesitate to reach out.
If you are still interested in a meet-and-greet at our o ice or yours, let me know, and I am happy to look at our
calendars.
Thanks again, and have a great weekend!

Cassie Lentz (she/her)
Director of Community Partnerships
CHOICE
360-539-7576 ext: 114
www.crhnweb.org

From: Katrina Van Every <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:51 PM
To: Cassie Lentz <[email protected]>
Cc: Chelsea Embree <[email protected]>
Subject: TRPC's Human Services Transportation Plan
sophospsmartbannere nd

CassieI’m reaching out because I recently learned that CHOICE and other ACHs in Washington state exist. I
wish I knew you existed earlier!
Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) works on transportation issues in the Thurston region (all of
Thurston County), including developing a state- and federally-required Human Services Transportation
Plan (HSTP) every four years. The purpose of the HSTP is to identify transportation needs, gaps, and
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solutions for people 65 and older, people with disabilities, and people with low incomes. In our planning
e orts, we also consider the needs of veterans and children experiencing homelessness.
As part of the planning process, we seek input and involvement from transportation service providers,
social service providers, and members of the public. TRPC is nearing the end of our plan update
process, and we just released the draft for public review and comment through September
30th. Although it is late in the process, I do feel like you and your colleagues may have valuable feedback
that can impact the final version of the draft (see attached).
I would also like to keep TRPC sta connected to CHOICE moving forward so that we can learn from and
support one another’s work. If you’re open to a meet and greet (virtual or in person), please let me know.
Thanks!
-Katrina
Katrina Van Every, Transportation Manager
Thurston Regional Planning Council
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AGENDA ITEM #7

MEMORANDUM
TO:

Thurston Regional Planning Council

FROM:

Paul Brewster, Planning Manager

DATE:

October 30, 2026

SUBJECT:

2026 Call for Projects Grant Funding Awards - Action

PURPOSE
To review the Transportation Policy Board funding recommendations for the federal
transportation and Rural Community Support Program grant proposals and to approve awards
and the contingency list.
Summary:
• On October 14, 2026, the Transportation Policy Board (TPB) approved a funding
recommendation to inform the Council’s action to approve priority grant awards.
• This memorandum presents the TPB’s funding recommendations:
o The two Regional Set-Asides ($1 million) and all five Rural Community Support
Program proposals ($1,242,000) are recommended for full funding.
o All $16 million in federal funds ($11 million STBG and $5 million CMAQ) are
allocated: 15 of 16 federal proposals would receive funding, 10 of them in full.
o $19.1 million in unfunded requests would be placed on the contingency list.
REQUESTED ACTION
Approve the 2026 Call for Projects grant awards, consistent with the Transportation Policy
Board’s funding recommendations, for the Regional Set-Asides, Rural Community Support
Program proposals, Rural STBG proposals, Urban Small STBG proposals, Urban Large STBG
and CMAQ proposals, and Regional STBG Flexible proposals, and the contingency list.
Sample motions for each set of proposals are provided at the end of this memorandum.
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MEMORANDUM
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October 30, 2026
EQUITY CONSIDERATIONS
Thurston Regional Planning Council’s (TRPC) 2026 Call for Projects incorporated equity through the Title
VI, ADA, and Transportation Barriers evaluation criteria, and through the public comment record, which
the Funding Recommendation Framework directed decision makers to weigh alongside numeric
evaluation scores. The TPB funding recommendation also reflects geographic equity: federal proposals
were evaluated within their Rural, Urban Small, and Urban Large areas so each area’s funding supports
projects located there, and the Rural Community Support Program directs $1,242,000 to the region’s
small cities, town, and tribal community. The grant awards review and the Council’s subsequent action to
select proposals for funding will confirm that the recommended distribution of transportation benefits
aligns with the region’s priorities and community perspectives.
BACKGROUND
Seven applicants submitted 16 federal grant proposals to TRPC’s 2026 Call for Projects requesting
$28,629,201; $16 million is available to award – $11 million in Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG)
and $5 million in Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) funds. In addition,
four applicants submitted five non-competitive Rural Community Support Program (RCSP) proposals
totaling $1,242,000, the full amount available.
During the TPB October 14 meeting, the Board approved the funding recommendations that were
prepared by its Grant Evaluation Subcommittee. On November 6, the Council will review the TPB funding
recommendation. Staff request the Council take action to approve grant awards to program in TRPC’s
Regional Transportation Improvement Program to enable projects to be obligated and implemented in
federal fiscal years 2027-2032.
TPB FUNDING RECOMMENDATION
The TPB recommendation allocates every available dollar: each STBG geographic allocation and CMAQ
is fully programmed, leaving no remaining balance. Table 1 summarizes the requested and recommended
amounts by geographic area. Detailed tables for each area, showing each proposal’s original request and
the recommended award by grant program, begin on page 5 (Tables 4-7), followed by recommended total
grant award funding by applicant (Table 8) and the contingency list (Table 9).
Table 1: Requested and Recommended Awards by Geographic Area
GEOGRAPHIC AREA
PROPOSALS
REQUESTED RECOMMENDED CONTINGENCY**
Regional Set-Asides
2
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$0
Rural
1
$3,315,500
$822,149
$2,493,351
Urban Small
2
$4,708,300
$812,258
$3,896,042
Urban Large
9
$18,305,401
$12,065,593
$12,739,808
Regional
3
$1,300,000
$1,300,000
$0
Federal Total
16*
$28,629,201
$16,000,000
$19,129,201
Notes: College Street Corridor Improvements Phase 3 (ID 08) appears under both Regional Set-Asides ($800,000)
and Urban Large ($200,000 competitive share); it is counted once in the total.
**Intercity Transit’s Cloud TSP Implementation Proposal requested an additional $6.5 million (separate from its direct
funding request) be programmed directly to the contingency list.

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October 30, 2026
Applying the Funding Recommendation Framework
The TPB funding recommendations are based on the TPB Grant Evaluation Subcommittee’s application
of the Funding Recommendation Framework that was first presented to the Council on October 2. On
September 17, the TPB Subcommittee interviewed the applicants and then deliberated to draft a funding
recommendation. The Subcommittee applied the framework in sequence, considering steps 4–8 together.
The basis of the TPB funding recommendations and grant award levels is summarized below.
1. Fund regional set-asides first. Both regional set-asides are recommended in full: $800,000 for
the RCSP set-aside funded through College Street Corridor Phase 3 and $200,000 for the Karen
Fraser Woodland Trail Extension Feasibility Study (Table 2). This reduces the STBG Urban Large
balance for competitive proposals from $7,124,141 to $6,124,141.
2. Fund Rural Community Support Program proposals. All five RCSP proposals are
recommended at their full request, totaling $1,242,000 (Table 3).
3. Group federal proposals geographically. Federal proposals were evaluated within the Rural,
Urban Small, and Urban Large areas, with TRPC’s regional proposals considered separately for
STBG Flexible funds (Tables 4–7). Each area’s STBG allocation was fully distributed to projects
in that area.
4. Fund top-scoring projects within each area. The highest scoring proposal in each area is
recommended for full funding where its request fits the available allocation: Yelm’s Couplet (8) in
Urban Small, and Olympia’s Capitol Corridor Phase 2 (12) in Urban Large. Tilley Rd Bridge, the
sole Rural proposal, receives the entire Rural allocation. In Urban Large, Tumwater’s Deschutes
Valley Trail A2 (10) receives 82 percent of its request, and all three proposals tied at a score of 9
are fully funded.
5. Incorporate public comment. Email comments and the Story Map survey summary were
provided to Subcommittee members for consideration alongside the numeric scores and remain
available at www.trpc.org/879/.
6. Prioritize readiness and prior investment. Every proposal building on a prior TRPC awards for
design (PE) or right of way (ROW) receives funding: Tilley Rd Bridge (ROW, 2024), 196th Ave
SW (PE and ROW, 2024), College Street Phase 3 (ROW, 2022 and 2024), and Old Pacific
Hwy/Kuhlman Rd, which is fully funded (ROW and partial CN, 2024). Among the two Thurston
County intersections tied at a score of 7, Meridian Rd/Mullen Rd, which has no prior TRPC
award, is recommended for its ROW phase only.
7. Maximize flexible funding. All $2,241,452 in STBG Flexible funds are distributed to Walk N Roll
and TRPC’s three regional proposals. No Flexible funds are recommended for the Rural or Urban
Small areas, where remaining requests exceeded available Flexible funds several times over.
8. Allow strategic exceptions for impactful lower-scoring projects. The Subcommittee
exercised this discretion for Transportation Demand Management and regional planning: Walk N
Roll (score 8) receives 90 percent of its request, and all three TRPC regional proposals are fully
funded, including TRPC’s top-priority Regional Multimodal Level of Service – Phase 2 (score 4),
the Regional Trails Work Program (score 5), and the Thurston County Bicycle Map (score 8).
9. Allocate any remaining funds. No federal funds remain after steps 1–8. Unfunded balances
totaling $12,629,201 are placed on the contingency list (Table 9).

MEMORANDUM
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October 30, 2026
Council Final Review
Staff recommend the Council:
•
•
•

Review the TPB funding recommendations using the supporting tables that follow.
Consider any motions for alternative funding scenarios
Move to approve grant awards for each set of proposals:
o Regional Set-Asides
o Rural Community Support Program
o Rural STBG
o Urban Small STBG
o Urban Large STBG and CMAQ
o Regional STBG Flexible
o Contingency List

Next Steps
Following the Council’s approval of awards, Executive Director Elissa Gertler will distribute award letters
to the successful applicants. All federally funded projects and programs will be subsequently programmed
for FFYs 2027–2032 in both the Regional and State Transportation Improvement Programs.
RECOMMENDED AWARDS BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA
Tables 2–7 list each proposal with its original request and the TPB recommended awards by grant
program. Priority is the applicant’s own ranking of its proposals; Score is the total evaluation criteria
score. Each Requested and Recommended cell shows the total, with the amount from each grant
program listed beneath it (STBG US = Urban Small; STBG UL = Urban Large; STBG Flex = STBG
Flexible). Recommended totals are highlighted in light green, and contingency is the unfunded balance of
each request that will be considered for potential future regional funding opportunities. Links to each
application are available online at www.trpc.org/879/.
Regional Set-Asides
The TPB recommends both Regional Set-Asides in full, funded with STBG Urban Large. The City of
Lacey will commit 86.5 percent ($692,000) of the $800,000 set-aside awarded to College Street Corridor
Phase 3 to help finance RCSP projects (shown in Table 3) in 2027–2032.
Table 2: Regional Set-Asides (funded by STBG Urban Large)
ID
08

PROPOSAL / APPLICANT
Rural Community Support Program set-aside funded through
College Street Corridor Improvements Phase 3
City of Lacey

PHASE
SetAside

SCORE
9

12

Karen Fraser Woodland Trail Extension Feasibility Study
City of Lacey

Study

6

Regional Set-Asides Total

REQUESTED
$800,000

RECOMMENDED
$800,000

$200,000

$200,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

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October 30, 2026
Rural Community Support Program
The TPB recommends all five RCSP proposals be funded at their full request. RCSP awards will be
supported by Thurston County ($550,000 for projects in 2027–2029) and the City of Lacey ($692,000 for
projects in 2030–2032).
Table 3: Rural Community Support Program
ID
17

PROPOSAL / APPLICANT
Nisqually Reservation Roads Chipseal Project
Nisqually Indian Tribe

PHASE
PE, CN

REQUESTED
$310,500

RECOMMENDED
$310,500

18

Bucoda Main Street Stormwater Improvement Project
Town of Bucoda

PE, CN

$310,500

$310,500

19

Rainier RRFBs at Thurston County Trail Crossings
City of Rainier

PE, CN

$218,700

$218,700

20

Rainier SR 507 Roundabouts Planning Study
City of Rainier

Planning

$91,800

$91,800

21

Tenino Sussex Avenue Sidewalk Improvements
City of Tenino

PE, CN

$310,500

$310,500

$1,242,000

$1,242,000

RCSP Total

Rural
Thurston County’s Tilley Rd Bridge Replacement, the sole Rural proposal, is recommended for the full
$822,149 STBG Rural allocation, about 25 percent of its $3,315,500 construction request. The project
builds on TRPC’s 2024 award for its right-of-way phase. No STBG Flexible funds are recommended, and
the $2,493,351 balance is placed on the contingency list.
Table 4: Rural (funded by STBG Rural)
ID
01

PROPOSAL /
APPLICANT
Tilley Rd Bridge
Replacement (T-2)
Thurston County

PRIORITY
3

PHASE
CN

SCORE
6

REQUESTED
$3,315,500

RECOMMENDED
$822,149

$3,315,500

$822,149

Rural Total

%
FUNDED
25%

25%

CONTINGENCY
$2,493,351

$2,493,351

Urban Small
The City of Yelm’s Washington Ave SE/McKenzie Ave SE One-Way Couplet PE, the highest-scoring
Urban Small proposal, is recommended for full funding. Thurston County’s 196th Ave SW Phase 1, which
received TRPC funding for PE and right-of-way in 2024, is recommended for the remaining $362,258 of
the STBG Urban Small set toward construction, with the $3,896,042 balance placed on the contingency
list. No STBG Flexible funds are recommended.
Table 5: Urban Small (funded by STBG Urban Small)
ID
02

03

PROPOSAL /
APPLICANT
Washington Ave
SE/McKenzie Ave SE
One-Way Couplet PE
City of Yelm
196th Ave SW –
Sargent Rd SW to
Elderberry St SW –
Phase 1
Thurston County
Urban Small Total

%
FUNDED
100%

PRIORITY
1

PHASE
PE

SCORE
8

REQUESTED
$450,000

RECOMMENDED
$450,000

CONTINGENCY
–

4

CN

6

$4,258,300

$362,258

9%

$3,896,042

$4,708,300

$812,258

17%

$3,896,042

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October 30, 2026
Urban Large
Urban Large is the most competitive set of proposals: nine requested $18,305,401 against $6,124,141 in
STBG Urban Large (after set-asides) and $5,000,000 in CMAQ. The TPB recommendation utilizes all
available funds, plus $941,452 in STBG Flexible funds, as follows:
•

Score 12 – Capitol Corridor Phase 2 (Olympia): Fully funded with $1,195,276 STBG
and $2,000,000 CMAQ.

•

Score 10 – Deschutes Valley Trail Segment A2 (Tumwater): $2,627,065 of the
$3,200,000 request (82 percent). CMAQ is reduced to $1,000,000, and STBG is
increased to $1,627,065, which is $427,065 above the original STBG request, to partially
offset the CMAQ reduction. The $572,935 balance is placed on the contingency list.

•

Score 9 (tie) – Smart Corridors TSP, West Olympia Transit Center Study, and
College Street Phase 3: All three are fully funded: $2,000,000 CMAQ for Intercity
Transit’s TSP implementation (reflecting previous investments in CMAQ for Smart
Corridors), $865,000 STBG for the transit center study, and $200,000 STBG for Lacey’s
competitive share of College Street Phase 3 (in addition to the $800,000 set-aside). In
addition, Intercity Transit has $6.5 million in additional need for its Smart Corridors that is
recommended for the contingency list.

•

Score 8 – Walk N Roll (Intercity Transit): $941,452 in STBG Flexible funds (90 percent
of the request), reflecting Framework Step 8 for Transportation Demand Management
programs and the program’s long record of TRPC investment. The $109,273 balance is
placed on the contingency list.

•

Score 7 (tie) – Thurston County intersections: Old Pacific Hwy SE/Kuhlman Rd SE,
which received TRPC funding for right-of-way and part of construction in 2024, receives
its entire request of $1,332,900. Meridian Rd SE/Mullen Rd SE is recommended for
$903,900 for its right-of-way phase; the $4,260,100 construction balance is placed on the
contingency list.

•

Score 5 – Replacement Dial-A-Lift Vehicles (Intercity Transit): Submitted by the
applicant as a contingency proposal and not recommended for a secure grant award; the
entire $1,297,500 is placed on the contingency list.

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October 30, 2026
Table 6: Urban Large (funded by STBG Urban Large, STBG Flexible, and CMAQ)
ID
04

PROPOSAL /
APPLICANT
Capitol Corridor
Phase 2
City of Olympia

PRIORITY
1

PHASE
CN

SCORE
12

REQUESTED
$3,195,276
STBG
$1,195,276
CMAQ
$2,000,000

RECOMMENDED
$3,195,276
STBG UL
$1,195,276
CMAQ
$2,000,000

%
FUNDED
100%

CONTINGENCY
–

05

Deschutes Valley
Trail Segment A2
City of Tumwater

1

CN

10

$3,200,000
STBG
$1,200,000
CMAQ
$2,000,000

$2,627,065
STBG UL
$1,627,065
CMAQ
$1,000,000

82%

$572,935

06

Smart Corridors
Cloud-Based TSP
Implementation
Intercity Transit

1

CN

9

$2,000,000
CMAQ

$2,000,000
CMAQ
$2,000,000

100%

–

07

West Olympia Transit
Center Study
Intercity Transit

2

Study

9

$865,000
STBG

$865,000
STBG UL
$865,000

100%

–

08

College Street
Corridor
Improvements Phase
3 (competitive share)
City of Lacey*

1

ROW

9

$200,000
STBG

$200,000
STBG UL
$200,000

100%

–

09

Walk N Roll
Intercity Transit

3

Program

8

$1,050,725
STBG

$941,452
STBG Flex
$941,452

90%

$109,273

10

Old Pacific Hwy
SE/Kuhlman Rd SE
Intersection
Improvements
Thurston County

1

CN

7

$1,332,900
STBG

$1,332,900
STBG UL
$1,332,900

100%

–

11

Meridian Rd
SE/Mullen Rd SE
Intersection
Improvements**
Thurston County

2

ROW†

7

$5,164,000
STBG

$903,900
STBG UL
$903,900

18%

$4,260,100

13

Replacement Dial-ALift Vehicles
(contingency)
Intercity Transit

4

CN

5

$1,297,500
STBG

–
For Contingency
Only

0%

$1,297,500

Urban Large Total

$18,305,401
STBG UL
$12,305,401
CMAQ
$6,000,000

$12,065,593
66%
$6,239,808
STBG UL
$6,124,141
CMAQ
$5,000,000
STBG Flex
$941,452
*Lacey’s College Street Corridor Phase 3 requested $1,000,000 in STBG; $800,000 is the Regional Set-Aside shown in Table 2 and
$200,000 is the competitive share shown here. **The original request for Meridian Rd/Mullen Rd covered ROW and CN; the
recommended award funds the ROW phase, and the CN balance is placed on the contingency list.

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October 30, 2026
Regional
The TPB recommends all three TRPC regional proposals for full funding with $1,300,000 in STBG
Flexible funds. These countywide planning and program efforts score lower than capital projects under
the adopted criteria but advance regional goals: the Bicycle Map is the highest-scoring regional proposal
(8), Regional Multimodal Level of Service – Phase 2 is TRPC’s highest priority, and the Regional Trails
Work Program continues work funded in 2024.
Table 7: Regional (funded by STBG Flexible)
ID
14

PROPOSAL /
APPLICANT
Thurston County
Bicycle Map, 9th
Edition
TRPC

PRIORITY
2

PHASE
Program

SCORE
8

REQUESTED
$100,000

RECOMMENDED
$100,000

%
FUNDED
100%

CONTINGENCY
–

15

Regional Trails Work
Program 2031-2036
TRPC

3

Program

5

$700,000

$700,000

100%

–

16

Regional Multimodal
Level of Service –
Phase 2
TRPC

1

Program

4

$500,000

$500,000

100%

–

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

100%

$0

Regional Total

RECOMMENDED TOTAL FEDERAL AWARD FUNDING BY APPLICANT
Table 8: Recommended Federal Awards by Applicant
TOTAL
REQUEST
$14,070,700

CMAQ
–

STBG
FLEX
–

SETASIDE
–

$450,000

–

–

–

$450,000

100%

$1,195,276

$2,000,000

–

–

$3,195,276

100%

$1,627,065

$1,000,000

–

–

$2,627,065

82%

$3,915,725

$865,000

$2,000,000

$941,452

–

$3,806,452

97%

2

$1,200,000

$200,000

–

–

$1,000,000

$1,200,000

100%

3

$1,300,000

–

–

$1,300,000

–

$1,300,000

100%

APPLICANT
Thurston
County
City of Yelm

PROPOSALS
4
1

$450,000

City of
Olympia
City of
Tumwater
Intercity
Transit**
City of
Lacey*
TRPC

1

$3,195,276

1

$3,200,000

4

STBG
(R/US/UL)
$3,421,207

TOTAL REC.
AWARD
$3,421,207

% OF
REQUEST
24%

Total – All
16
$28,629,201 $7,758,548 $5,000,000 $2,241,452 $1,000,000 $16,000,000
56%
Applicants
* Two proposals include both Regional Set-Asides ($1,000,000) and the $200,000 competitive share of College Street Corridor
Phase 3.
** Intercity Transit Replacement Dial-A-Lift Vehicles contingency proposal included in request but excluded from total awards.

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October 30, 2026
RECOMMENDED CONTINGENCY LIST
The TPB recommends the unfunded balance of each federal request be placed on the contingency list.
Table 9 shows the contingency amounts by geographic area. Contingency list projects could receive
funds that become available through additional federal apportionments, redistributed federal funding from
the state, or to back fill another project that is unable to obligate on schedule.
Table 9: Contingency List
ID
01

PROPOSAL / APPLICANT
Tilley Rd Bridge Replacement (T-2)
Thurston County

AREA
Rural

PHASE
CN

SCORE
6

TOTAL
REQUEST
$3,315,500

REC.
AWARD
$822,149

CONTINGENCY
$2,493,351

03

196th Ave SW – Sargent Rd SW to
Elderberry St SW – Phase 1
Thurston County

Urban
Small

CN

6

$4,258,300

$362,258

$3,896,042

05

Deschutes Valley Trail Segment A2
City of Tumwater

Urban
Large

CN

10

$3,200,000

$2,627,065

$572,935

06

Smart Corridors Cloud-Based TSP
Implementation
Intercity Transit
Walk N Roll
Intercity Transit

Urban
Large

CN

9

$8,500,000

$2,000,000

$6,500,000*

Urban
Large

Program

8

$1,050,725

$941,452

$109,273

11

Meridian Rd SE/Mullen Rd SE
Intersection Improvements
Thurston County

Urban
Large

CN

7

$5,164,000

$903,900

$4,260,100

13

Replacement Dial-A-Lift Vehicles
(contingency)
Intercity Transit

Urban
Large

CN

5

$1,297,500

$0

$1,297,500

09

Contingency Total

$19,129,201

*Note: Intercity Transit requested in its application that an additional $6.5 million be added to the contingency list for the Smart

Corridors Cloud-Based TSP Implementation proposal. TRPC’s application process limits CMAQ proposals to a maximum of $2
million request.

REQUESTED ACTION
Staff recommend the Council approve the TPB funding recommendations for each set of proposals as
presented in tables 2-7, and 9. Sample motions follow.
Motion 1 – Regional Set-Asides: Move that the Council approve $1,000,000 in Regional Set-Aside
awards, as recommended by the Transportation Policy Board, consisting of $800,000 to the City of Lacey
for the Rural Community Support Program set-aside funded through College Street Corridor
Improvements Phase 3, and $200,000 to the City of Lacey for the Karen Fraser Woodland Trail Extension
Feasibility Study.
Motion 2 – Rural Community Support Program: Move that the Council approve $1,242,000 in Rural
Community Support Program awards, as recommended by the Transportation Policy Board, consisting of
$310,500 to the Nisqually Indian Tribe for the Reservation Roads Chipseal Project; $310,500 to the Town
of Bucoda for the Main Street Stormwater Improvement Project; $218,700 to the City of Rainier for
RRFBs at Thurston County Trail Crossings; $91,800 to the City of Rainier for the SR 507 Roundabouts
Planning Study; and $310,500 to the City of Tenino for the Sussex Avenue Sidewalk Improvements.

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October 30, 2026
Motion 3 – Rural: Move that the Council approve a Rural STBG award of $822,149 to Thurston County
for the Tilley Rd Bridge Replacement (T-2) project, as recommended by the Transportation Policy Board.
Motion 4 – Urban Small: Move that the Council approve $812,258 in Urban Small STBG awards, as
recommended by the Transportation Policy Board, consisting of $450,000 to the City of Yelm for the
Washington Ave SE/McKenzie Ave SE One-Way Couplet (PE), and $362,258 to Thurston County for the
196th Ave SW – Sargent Rd SW to Elderberry St SW – Phase 1 project.
Motion 5 – Urban Large: Move that the Council approve $12,065,593 in Urban Large STBG, STBG
Flexible, and CMAQ awards, as recommended by the Transportation Policy Board, consisting of
$3,195,276 (STBG and CMAQ) to the City of Olympia for Capitol Corridor Phase 2; $2,627,065 (STBG
and CMAQ) to the City of Tumwater for Deschutes Valley Trail Segment A2; $2,000,000 in CMAQ to
Intercity Transit for the Smart Corridors Cloud-Based TSP Implementation; $865,000 STBG to Intercity
Transit for the West Olympia Transit Center Study; $200,000 STBG to the City of Lacey for the College
Street Corridor Improvements Phase 3; $941,452 in STBG Flexible funds to Intercity Transit for Walk N
Roll; $1,332,900 STBG to Thurston County for the Old Pacific Hwy SE/Kuhlman Rd SE Intersection
Improvements; and $903,900 STBG to Thurston County for the right-of-way phase of the Meridian Rd
SE/Mullen Rd SE Intersection Improvements.
Motion 6 – Regional: Move that the Council approve $1,300,000 in Regional STBG Flexible awards to
TRPC, as recommended by the Transportation Policy Board, consisting of $100,000 for the Thurston
County Bicycle Map, 9th Edition; $700,000 for the Regional Trails Work Program 2031-2036; and
$500,000 for the Regional Multimodal Level of Service – Phase 2.
Motion 7 – Contingency List: Move that the Council approve the contingency list, as recommended by
the Transportation Policy Board, placing $19,129,201 in unfunded requests on the list for potential future
funding, consisting of $2,493,351 for Tilley Rd Bridge Replacement; $3,896,042 for 196th Ave SW –
Sargent Rd SW to Elderberry St SW – Phase 1; $572,935 for Deschutes Valley Trail Segment A2;
$6,500,000 for the unfunded balance of the Smart Corridors Cloud-Based TSP Implementation; $109,273
for Walk N Roll; $4,260,100 for the construction phase of the Meridian Rd SE/Mullen Rd SE Intersection
Improvements; and $1,297,500 for Replacement Dial-A-Lift Vehicles.

AGENDA ITEM #9

MEMORANDUM

TO:

Thurston Regional Planning Council

FROM:

Allison Osterberg, Deputy Director

DATE:

October 30, 2026

SUBJECT:

Draft 2027 TRPC Annual Work Program

PURPOSE
Review the draft 2027 Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) Annual Work Program.
Summary:
•

TRPC’s Work Program highlights agency projects and programs for the coming
year.

•

The Work Program was reviewed by the Work Program Subcommittee in October.

•

The Work Program will be reviewed by Council in November and adopted in
December.

•

The Work Program document is the basis for the Agency’s 2027 budget which will
be developed in December and presented in January for adoption.

REQUESTED ACTION
No action. Review the attached draft 2027 TRPC Work Program.
ao:bl

Attachment

THURSTON REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL

2027 Work Program
DRAFT - October 2026

Notice of Title VI Rights (FHWA)

Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) hereby gives public notice that it is the agency’s
policy to assure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights
Restoration Act of 1987, and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. Title
VI requires that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded
from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination
under any Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) program or other activity for which the
agency receives federal financial assistance.
Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice
under Title VI has the right to file a formal complaint with TRPC. Any such complaint must be
filed with the TRPC Title VI Coordinator within 180 days following the date of the alleged
discriminatory occurrence. Title VI Complaint Forms may be obtained from TRPC at no cost to
the complainant.
To file a Title VI discrimination complaint, contact:
Chelsea Embree, Title VI Coordinator
2411 Chandler Ct SW Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 956-7575
[email protected]
Washington State Department of Transportation
Office of Equity and Civil Rights – Title VI
Box 47314
Olympia, WA 98504-7314
(360) 705-7090
[email protected]

Title VI Notice to the Public (FTA)

Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) hereby gives public notice that it is the agency’s
policy to assure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights
Restoration Act of 1987, and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. Title
VI requires that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded
from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination
under any Federal Transit Administration (FTA) program or other activity for which TRPC
receives federal financial assistance.
Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice
under Title VI has a right to file a formal complaint with TRPC. Any such complaint must be in
writing and filed with the TRPC’s Title VI Coordinator within one hundred and eighty (180) days
following the date of the alleged discriminatory occurrence. Complaints may be filed with TRPC
by mail, email, fax, or in person at 2411 Chandler Ct SW, Olympia, WA, 98502. Complaints
may be filed with the FTA at:
Office of Civil Rights
Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator
East Building, 5th Floor – TCR
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington DC 20590
For questions regarding TRPC’s Title VI Program, you may contact the Title VI Coordinator at
360-956-7575 or email [email protected].

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information

TRPC will ensure that no qualified disabled individual shall, solely on the basis of their
disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination under any of its programs, services, or activities as provided by Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
To request materials in alternate formats, contact Thurston Regional Planning Council at 360956-7575 or email [email protected].

Summary Table
Description (Total amount and duration)
1. Regional Council Support
1a.
1b.
1c.

Council Support. Includes management of TRPC staff, legislative agenda,
support for TRPC Council and standing subcommittees, and other executive level
functions related to Council.
Analytics Program. Includes The Profile, data development and data requests,
GIS, forecasting, cost of living, and other core programs. Many of the items such
as forecasting and GIS are also partially funded under item 2a.
2024-2028 Strategic Plan Implementation. Council priority projects.

Regional
Assessments

Grant or
Contract

Total
Request

Pg

$310,600

$0

$310,600

5

$193,800

$0

$193,800

6

$34,800

$0

$34,800

7

$0

$349,100

$349,100

9

$0

$2,918,400

$2,918,400

10

$0

$155,700

$155,700

11

$0

$81,700

$81,700

12

$150,000

$1,884,500

$2,034,500

13

$0

$149,200

$149,200

15

2. Programs
2a.

Commute Trip Reduction Program Coordination/SafeRide. Statefunded/required program to reduce vehicle miles traveled and single occupancy
vehicle trips in affected sites in Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, and Thurston County.
TPRC serves as the lead agency on behalf of those cities and the county.
2b. Rural Transit. Transit service to the South County, connects communities of
Bucoda, Grand Mound, Rainier, Rochester, Yelm, and Tenino, and the
Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation to destinations in both Thurston
and Lewis Counties.
2c. Target Zero.This program coordinates behavioral traffic safety programs to help
achieve Target Zero: reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries on state
roadways.
2d. Regional Trails Work Program. Support for implementation of the Regional
Trails Plan, including establishing a workgroup, holding an annual trails meeting,
and plan updates.
2e. Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). Contains all the required federal and
state transportation program elements for a Metropolitan Planning Organization,
as well as the Regional Transportation Priorities like Transportation Policy Board
support, modeling, and support of work like I-5 improvements. Regional
assessments are a required match for some of the federal funding.
2d. WRIA 13 Salmon Recovery Lead Entity. Ongoing program for salmon recovery
in the Deschutes watershed area.
3. Planning Projects
3a.
3b.
3c.

Capitol Campus Telework. Concentrated effort to reduce commute trips related
to worksites in downtown Olympia with a focus on mobile work and alternative
work hours.
Bicycle Connectivity Strategy. A project to define a regional bicycle network that
will serve a wider range of bicyclists’ skill levels and identify gaps and
improvements.
Bike Map, 8th Edition. An update to bike routes, safety information, resources,
printing, promotion, and distribution of the Thurston County Bicycle Map.

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4

8

16
$0

$22,800

$22,800

17

$0

$113,800

$113,800

18

$0

$3,700

$3,700

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3d.

Freight Mobility Strategy. A project to develop a strategy to address the needs,
challenges, and impacts of freight movement across the region.
3e. High-Capacity Transportation Project. A project to examine options for
multimodal high-capacity transportation to serve travelers on the I-5 corridor
between central Thurston County and Pierce County.
3f. Permitting Efficiencies for Ecological Restoration. Support for continued
participation in statewide effort to address regulatory challenges to habitat
restoration.
3g. Regional Multimodal Level of Service. A project to consider the feasibility of
integrating multimodal measures into the regional approach to transportation
planning.
3h. Regional Safety Action Plan. A project to develop a Safety Action Plan that will
inform future transportation priorities and investments and protect roadway users
across the region.
3i. Riparian Reforestation Pilot. A project to prioritize riparian areas for revegetation
throughout WRIA 13.
4. Local Partner Support Contracts

$0

$208,100

$208,100

20

$0

$40,000

$40,000

21

$0

$11,100

$11,100

22

$0

$47,700

$47,700

23

$0

$179,700

$179,700

24

$0

$21,000

$21,000

25

4a.

Boundary Review Board. Staff for the Thurston County Boundary Review Board.

$0

$19,900

$19,900

27

Countywide Planning Policies Update. Support for updates to policies that
guide coordinated planning across the Thurston region.
4c. Customized Data Requests. Individual, small scope requests for custom data
products and analyses that use TRPC’s data and information services, including
the travel demand model.
4d. Port Peninsula Community Waterfront Plan. A project to develop a plan guide
future development in alignment with the Port of Olympia’s long-term vision,
operational needs, community goals, and environmental and regulatory
requirements.
4e. Squaxin Island Tribe Water Supply Study. Support for Thurston County
assessment of development and water use in the Kennedy Creek basin.
TOTAL

$0

$41,400

$41,400

28

$0

$68,500

$68,500

29

$0

$403,400

$403,400

30

$0

$16,200

$16,200

31

$6,719,700

$7,408,900

4b.

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5. Regional Assessments
5a.

2026 Assessment. Annual member assessment.

32
$695,319

n/a

n/a

33

Note: These funding amounts do not include project revenue from interest on investments. The actual amount of investment interest and projected assessments will
be included in the final TRPC budget that is adopted in January 2027.

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WORK ELEMENT 1

Regional Council Support

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1A. Council Support
This work element includes support to the Council and management of TRPC staff. Activities
include preparing TRPC and subcommittee agendas, reviewing and distributing packets,
attending meetings, preparing meeting minutes, conducting new Council member briefings,
arranging Council-sponsored public events, producing Council informational materials, as well
as involvement on regional issues that carry out TRPC’s mission. This program also includes
development and monitoring of the work program and budget, and staff recruitment, evaluation,
and training. It also includes agency communications, including maintaining and updating the
agency’s website, conducting outreach through social media, and community events. Finally,
this program provides staff support for activities the Council wishes to undertake during the
year, including those which are not specifically identified in the adopted work program.
Examples are developing and engaging on state legislative priorities, tracking applicable rules
and regulations, preparing comments and recommendations on issues of regional and
statewide importance, and writing grant applications.
In 2027, staff will reconvene a Council subcommittee to review the current assessment
structure. The Council may convene the Urban Growth Management Subcommittee to review
any requested changes to the Urban Growth Area boundary or Countywide Planning Policies.
Communication is additional priority for 2027, with staff time dedicated to implementation of the
newly adopted Public Participation Plan, compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
(WCAG), and promotional content related to TRPC’s 60th anniversary year.
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Manage TRPC and TRPC subcommittees
2. Prepare for TRPC and TRPC subcommittee meetings
3. Prepare meeting minutes
4. Brief new Council members
5. Arrange Council-sponsored events
6. Support TRPC’s legislative priorities
7. Develop and monitor Work Program
8. Support agency communications, including website and social media
9. Support representation of underrepresented groups on TRPC boards and committees
10. Recruit, evaluate, and train staff
11. Staff un-programmed activities (e.g., response to emerging issues, project
development)
FUNDING ESTIMATE
• 2027 Cost ........................................................................................................... $310,600
• Revenue Source .......................................................................... Regional Assessments

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1B. Analytics Program
The Analytics program supports TRPC’s role as an information clearinghouse for the Thurston
County region. Collection and publication of local population, housing, economic,
environmental, and land use information has been an important activity since TRPC was
established in 1967.
One of the primary efforts of the Analytics program is data dissemination. Staff respond to
requests for information from TRPC Members, community organizations, government
agencies, and the public. TRPC is recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau’s State Data Center
Program as a local resource for Census Bureau data dissemination.
Staff also compile data for the use of community members. Data products include The Profile,
a source for demographic, economic, education, and environmental data on Thurston County
that is widely used by member organizations and community groups to assist with efforts such
as grant submittals and annual reports. The Analytics program completes a quarterly cost-ofliving study by collecting local cost data and submitting it to the Council for Community and
Economic Research’s (C2ER), which compares the Thurston region’s cost of living to other
metro areas across the country.
Analytics program funding is used to prepare monitoring reports that track progress towards
meeting regional goals. These include the Sustainable Thurston Report Card and the Basin
Condition Report. The Report Card tracks the region’s progress towards meeting eight targets
included in Creating Places — Preserving Spaces: A Sustainable Development Plan for the
Thurston Region, adopted by TRPC in 2013. The Basin Condition Report tracks changes in
land use data associated with healthy streams and is used for watershed planning.
In 2027, TRPC will continue an update to population and employment forecasts. Consistent
with the Countywide Planning Policies, TRPC develops small area population forecasts to
determine if the minimum 20-year population can be accommodated countywide. TRPC has
prepared population and employment forecasts since 1969 to assist local jurisdictions and
TRPC members in planning for new facilities such as schools, transportation, water, and sewer
infrastructure. Planning for growth is a requirement of the state Growth Management Act
(GMA).
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Provide assistance and information to TRPC members and the public.
2. Produce data reports, including The Profile, Sustainable Thurston Report Card, and
Cost of Living Study.
3. Collect data, including new residential and commercial building activity.
4. Analyze data, including population estimates, changes in land use, and Census data
releases.
5. Develop and maintain digital databases including GIS data.
6. Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies on data issues.
FUNDING ESTIMATE
• 2027 Cost ........................................................................................................... $193,800
• Revenue Source .......................................................................... Regional Assessments

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1C. 2024-2028 Strategic Plan Implementation
Council approved TRPC’s 2024-2028 Strategic Plan in February 2024, and identifies strategic
opportunities each year to advance items in that plan, as funding and staff availability permit.
Priorities identified for 2027 include holding an annual staff retreat, implementation of the
agency’s Public Participation Plan, and working with local partners to update the Countywide
Planning Policies.
In 2027, staff will work with Council to build out future work program items from priorities
identified during the 2026 Council retreat.
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Annual staff retreat
2. Public Participation Plan implementation (costs shown in item 1a)
3. Countywide Planning Policies update (cost shown in item 4c)
FUNDING ESTIMATE
• 2027 Cost ............................................................................................................. $34,800
• Revenue Source .......................................................................... Regional Assessments

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WORK ELEMENT 2

Programs

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2A. Commute Trip Reduction Program Coordination / Safe
Ride Management
The State Commute Trip Reduction Efficiency Act requires certain counties, cities, and towns
to develop ordinances, plans and programs to reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) and Single
Occupant Vehicle (SOV) commute trips, and thereby reduce vehicle-related air pollution, traffic
congestion, and energy use. The Act provides technical assistance to counties, cities, and
towns in developing and implementing Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) plans and programs
and provides for distribution of funds for local CTR implementation efforts.
The affected jurisdictions in the Thurston Region have a strong history of coordination,
recognizing that commuters travel across jurisdictional lines and that pooling limited resources
provides more cost-effective program support. The cities of Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater,
and Thurston County contract with TRPC to serve as lead agency to implement the
requirements of the CTR Law. Intercity Transit, and the Washington State departments of
Transportation (WSDOT) and Enterprise Services (DES) are critical partners in these efforts.
TRPC will ensure that CTR efforts align with the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan, which calls
out transportation as one of the top contributors to greenhouse gas emissions in our region.
This work program is divided into three categories – the Base Program category, the Small
State Agencies category, and management of the State Emergency Ride Home Program
(SafeRide). All three programs provide support to CTR worksites, helping them to develop
programs that are compliant with local and state law, as well as local and regional Commute
Trip Reduction Plans. There are currently 194 CTR worksites in Thurston County.
The Base Program and Small State Agencies program categories stem from the passage of
SSB 6088 in 2009 which amended the law such that all state worksites in the urban growth
areas of Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater became covered under the CTR law, no matter their
size. At the time, approximately 120 worksites were added to the Thurston County program.
Since that time, funding has been further delineated such that the Base Program covers
worksites with 100 or more employees, while the Small State Agencies Program supports
worksites with fewer than 100 employees. The Legislature increased funding to the CTR
program in 2023 to account for inflation’s impact on the capacity provided by historical funding
levels.
The final element, Safe Ride Management, refers to the state agency emergency ride home
program. This program provides a ride home for state employees who used a commute
alternative that day but experience a family emergency or unexpected overtime. TRPC
manages the accounting of the program and aids Employee Transportation Coordinators and
other staff on how to use the program.
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Typical CTR program elements for worksites of all sizes include:
2. Administration
3. Compliance and enforcement
4. Worksite program development, review and evaluation
5. Employee transportation coordinator and worksite support
6. Outreach and communications
7. Data analysis
8. Survey administration and program report coordination
9. Contract management, billing, marketing for Safe Ride
FUNDING ESTIMATE
• 2027 Cost ........................................................................................................... $349,100
• Revenue Source ........................................................................................... State Grants
• Total Funding ....................................................... $750,000 from mid-2025 to mid-2027*
*Expect similar level of funding for next state biennium

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2B. ruralTRANSIT
Since 2000, TRPC has implemented several projects that improve general purpose
transportation options for the rural community. Funded through a mix of federal, state, regional,
and local funds secured by TRPC, all projects involve coordination and collaboration between
public, private, and non-profit entities.
ruralTRANSIT (rT)
This program provides variable fixed-route services for the residents of, and visitors to, Bucoda,
Grand Mound, Rainier, Rochester, Tumwater, Centralia, Yelm, and Tenino communities. The
program also serves the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation. Each weekday and
Saturday, rT transports passengers on a variable fixed route that supports transfers to other
transit providers for final destinations. TRPC subcontracts this service, which is designed to
connect with, but not duplicate Intercity Transit (Thurston County) and Lewis County Transit
services. All vehicles are lift equipped and have bicycle racks to support people with special
needs and people who choose to include bicycling as part of their trip. TRPC has applied for
continued funding through WSDOT’s Consolidated Grant process for 2027-2031 to maintain
core program services.
After School, Summer, and Spring Break Programs
rT coordinates with TOGETHER!, Boys and Girls Club and ROOF Kid’s Place to supply
transportation for children, youth, parents, staff, and the public in support of after-school and
summer programs in the rural communities.
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Provide transportation services to the rural communities of the Thurston region,
connecting to other public, private, and non-profit services.
2. Manage federal, state, and provider/partner contracts.
3. Provide timely reporting to satisfy state and federal regulations and best practices. This
includes, but is not limited to, processing certificates and assurances, drug and alcohol
testing certifications, and complying with quarterly, annual, and final reporting
requirements.
4. Participate in regional coordination efforts.
5. Provide outreach and marketing to both north and south counties, with emphasis on
people with low incomes, elders, youth, veterans, and people with disabilities.
6. Continue to seek funding and community support to maintain and expand services.
FUNDING ESTIMATE
• 2027 Cost ........................................................................................................ $2,918,400
• Revenue Source .........................................................................................State, Federal
• Total Funding ..................................................................................... $5.6M (2025-2029)

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2C. Target Zero
The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) is Washington’s designated highway
safety office and manages the state’s behavioral traffic safety programs. These programs seek
to prevent impaired driving, distracted driving, speeding, and other high-risk behaviors that lead
to traffic deaths and injuries. The Target Zero Manager program is one of the WTSC’s
programs to aim to help the state achieve Target Zero: reducing traffic fatalities and serious
injuries to zero.
Pending adoption of federal reauthorization and contracting with the WTSC, the Target Zero
Manager will lead regional coalitions composed of engineering, enforcement, education,
emergency medical services, and other experts to address the behavioral side of traffic safety.
In addition to leading regional coalitions, the Target Zero Manager will also coordinate local
traffic safety efforts and resources, develop traffic safety programs and services, and conduct
public outreach.
Scope of Work
1. Reporting & Project Management
2. Coalition Building & Coordination
3. Community Engagement
4. Training
5. Traffic Safety Assessment & Priorities
FUNDING ESTIMATE
• 2027 Cost ........................................................................................................... $155,700
• Revenue Source ..........................................................................................State/Federal
• Total Funding ..................................................................................................... $567,400

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2D. Regional Trails Work Program
In December 2024, TRPC adopted the Thurston Regional Trails Plan update. The plan
identified an implementation strategy consisting of three recommendations for the Council to
pursue: establish a trails planning workgroup to advise policy makers on trail system
investments and operational needs, organizing and hosting an annual trails meeting to inform
the community about ongoing and future activities on the trail network, and updating the trails
plan every five years. This project would fund a five-year cycle to perform these planning
activities.
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Project Management
2. Establish and coordinate a workplan for a Trails Planning Workgroup
3. Plan and convene trails summit
4. TPB and TRPC Policy Maker Briefings
5. Update the Regional Trails Plan by 2030
FUNDING ESTIMATE
• 2027 Cost ............................................................................................................ $81,700
• Revenue Source ......................................................................................Federal (STBG)
• Total Funding ..................................................................................................... $500,000

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2E. Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
TRPC is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the Statedesignated Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) for the Thurston region.
This means that a core function of TRPC’s regional transportation work program is to comply
with all federal and state planning requirements.
Federal and state laws govern much of the transportation work undertaken by TRPC. The
following is a high-level overview of the mandated Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
elements that ensure compliance with state and federal requirements for planning and
programming, administrative functions, and Council-identified transportation priorities. The
UPWP and its implementing budget, adopted by Council in Spring 2024, provide detail of all the
tasks and deliverables within this element. A full copy of the UPWP is available through TRPC
staff or on our website at https://www.trpc.org/305/Unified-Planning-Work-Program.
The scope below represents the work program for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027 (July 1, 2026,
to June 30, 2027). A new work program will be developed in spring 2027 for implementation the
following SFY.
SCOPE OF WORK
• Program Management
1.1 Administration
1.2 Support and Maintain Programs
1.3 Manage Personnel
1.4 Develop UPWP
1.5 Complete Required Reporting
1.6 Direct Costs
Project Programming and Tracking
2.1 Program Federal Funding
2.2 Track Federal Funding Obligations
2.3 Manage Regional Transportation Improvement Program
2.4 Manage Congestion Management Process
2.5 Maintain the Regional Transportation Plan
2.6 Manage Federally Required Performance Measures
Multimodal Transportation Planning
3.1 Coordinate with Tribal, Local, State, and Federal Agencies
3.2 Conduct Communications and Outreach
3.3 Maintain General Compliance
3.4 Participate in General Planning Activities
3.5 Support Target Zero Manager
3.6 Review Urban Areas and Roadway Functional Classification
3.7 Coordinate Transportation Asset Management Reporting for NHS Roads and
Bridges
3.8 Coordinate Freight and Goods Classification Reporting
3.9 Support Regional Trails Planning Efforts
3.10 Professional Development and Training
3.11 Provide Planning Support

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Data Collection, Analysis, and Forecasting
4.1 Provide GIS and Transportation Modeling Support
4.2 Manage Data
4.3 Maintain the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Architecture
Major initiatives (may span over several work programs)
5.1 Human Services Transportation Plan Update Support
5.2 CMP 5-Year Report
5.3 Update ITS Architecture
FUNDING ESTIMATE
• 2027 Cost ........................................................................................................ $1,884,500
• Revenue Sources .............................................. Regional Assessments, State, Federal

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2F. WRIA 13 Salmon Recovery Lead Entity
The Lead Entity work is critical to Washington State’s salmon recovery framework, created in
1999 in RCW 77.85. Lead entities are funded through agreements with the Washington State
Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). The primary responsibility of Lead Entities is to
provide technical and community guidance to an annual ranked project list that implements the
highest priority restoration and conservation actions for salmon habitat recovery. The Lead
Entity Committee bases decisions upon the local recovery strategy, which in turn supports the
Puget Sound Chinook Recovery plan. The ranked list of projects is produced for funding
consideration through the state Salmon Recovery Funding Board.
TRPC has taken on the administrative and coordination responsibilities required for the WRIA
13 Lead Entity.
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Represent the WRIA 13 Lead Entity at a variety of salmon recovery workshops and
meetings
2. Establish, coordinate, and facilitate the citizen and technical advisory group meetings
relating to the Lead Entity
3. Working with the advisory groups, develop an annual work plan to guide the overall
effort of creating a prioritized habitat project list to recommend for funding
4. Create a ranked habitat project list and submit it to the appropriate state agencies and
boards
5. Document the goals and strategies needed for salmon recovery in the WRIA; maintain
the current watershed recovery chapter or plan; and coordinate with other salmon
recovery entities to ensure the goals and strategies between the entities and plans are
consistent
6. Maintain a 4-year Work Plan project list
7. Track salmon restoration and protection projects in the WRIA 13 area in the
appropriate state database
8. Facilitate and oversee the final revisions of the habitat strategy
FUNDING ESTIMATE
• 2027 Cost: .......................................................................................................... $149,200
• Revenue Sources: .................................................................................................... State

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WORK ELEMENT 3

Planning Projects

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3A. Capitol Campus Telework
This project will continue the work with Capitol Campus agencies to plan a successful
continuation of hybrid and flexible work in the area. TRPC will work with these agencies to pilot
and track any of the various trends in return to office.
We will partner with the Office of the Governor, Office of Financial Management, Department of
Transportation (Headquarters and Olympic Region), Department of Enterprise Services, the
jurisdictions of Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater and Thurston County, organized labor, and others to
move state employees off roads – especially during peak times. This project will align with
goals identified in the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan to reduce transportation related
emissions.
This project specifically looks to relieve congestion at peak periods by state employees at the I5/US 101 Interchange, and at key locations on Olympia's local street network.
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Literature review of state, national, and international success stories, best practices,
and challenges. Identify and reach out to other states or organizations who have
returned to the office and find out what strategies worked well for them. Gather articles
and do literature review of new trends in the remote and hybrid work industry.
2. Coordination with other I-5 Tumwater to Mounts Road initiatives.
3. Outreach to state agencies on the Capitol Campus, to identify Focus Agencies and
Champions.
4. Track and encourage hybrid and flexible work models to distribute the demand on our
transportation system throughout the day and week.
5. Track and encourage state agency colocation to consolidate land use for better transit
and active transportation access to worksites.
6. Continue providing Lunch and Learn opportunities or all staff presentations at state
agencies on reinventing the commute post pandemic.
7. Recognize or celebrate agency participants and their organizations.
8. Provide connections with Downtown Olympia businesses to encourage hybrid workers
to use sustainable travel modes to support our local economy.
9. TRPC will develop resources for successful hybrid workplaces such as: Hybrid
Workplace Champions Recognition, Inventory of off site meeting venues, Conference
Room Inventory, etc.
10. Final Report and Next Steps.
FUNDING ESTIMATE
• 2027 Cost ............................................................................................................ $22,800
• Revenue Source ................................................................................. State, Local Match
• Total Funding ..................................................................................................... $115,000

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3B. Bicycle Connectivity Strategy
The Thurston region has goals to develop a continuous, safe, and convenient regional bicycle
network, while also reducing vehicle miles traveled and transportation emissions. These goals
are intertwined: a more connected network will increase the use of bicycles and other
micromobility devices, helping reduce the number of car trips required. While bicycle facilities
exist throughout the region, these investments have historically been made on a project-byproject and jurisdiction-focused basis, without an awareness of regional network completion.
Gaps in our current system, and the lack of a defined network, mean fewer people have safe
and convenient ways to bike to the places they want or need to go. At the same time, electric
bicycles and other small, motorized devices (such as electric scooters and electric
skateboards) are becoming increasingly affordable and popular. This shift will increase the
number of people needing safe, connected routes, and may lead to more conflict between
system users.
The purpose of the project is to create a regional network and plan for new routes to close gaps
in the network, to improve connectivity for a broader group of users with varying skills and
comfort levels for riding in and around traffic, and recommend policy and infrastructure
improvements to inform future regional transportation investments.
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Project management.
2. Partner coordination and community engagement.
3. Establish vision and goals.
4. Current conditions and opportunities report.
5. Recommendations and implementation plan.
FUNDING ESTIMATE
• 2027 Cost .......................................................................................................... $113,800
• Revenue Source ................................................................................................... Federal
• Total Funding ..................................................................................................... $400,000

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3C. Thurston County Bicycle Map, 8th Edition
This project will update the Thurston County Bicycle Map (8th Edition) and make it available to
the public in both print and electronic formats. Updated every three years, the map provides
current information on roads, bicycle facilities, trails, and neighborhood connections, along with
important safety guidelines, traffic laws, and cycling tips. It serves as a valuable resource for
promoting safe cycling and supporting it as an effective mode of transportation. Since 1999,
TRPC and its partners have collaborated to produce and distribute this high-quality map free of
charge.
Remaining costs in 2027 include storage and distribution of maps completed in 2026.
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Project management
2. GIS data development & mapping
3. Content development and formatting
4. Printing
FUNDING ESTIMATE
• 2027 Cost .............................................................................................................. $3,700
• Revenue Source ................................................................................................... Federal
• Total Funding ....................................................................................................... $50,000

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3D. Freight Goods and Services Mobility Strategy
A regional freight mobility strategy is needed to address the unique characteristics, needs, and
impacts of freight movement within the Thurston region. The strategy will focus primarily on
truck freight, while also considering the role of marine and air freight within the broader regional
freight system. The project will identify strategies to support the safe, reliable, and efficient
movement of goods and services, strengthen regional economic development and
competitiveness, and respond to increasing demand.
The strategy will address key freight challenges and opportunities, including infrastructure
bottlenecks and system reliability; emerging technologies and industry best practices; supply
chain disruptions; safety, security, and resilience; and conflicts between truck freight movement
and vulnerable road users. The project will also identify opportunities to improve coordination,
guide future investments, and strengthen the region’s overall freight transportation system.

SCOPE OF WORK
1. Project management
2. Outreach
3. Project goals
4. Existing and future conditions report
5. Implementation plan
6. Executive report
FUNDING ESTIMATE
• 2027 Cost .......................................................................................................... $208,100
• Revenue Source ................................................................. Federal Redistributed Funds
• Total Funding ..................................................................................................... $600,000

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3E. High-Capacity Transportation Project
The Lacey-Olympia-Tumwater urban area comprises the urban core of our county with a
concentration of jobs, population, and activities. It is well-served by transit, but opportunities
exist for more frequent and direct transit service along the urban corridors linking our urban
centers. Intercity Transit has identified the need for Bus-Rapid Transit service within the urban
core, with a desire to provide service by 2026.
We are part of the commute-shed for Tacoma and Seattle to the north, however congestion
and recurring incidents on interstate 5, as well as the absence of high-occupancy vehicle lanes,
make commute times unreliable. Sound Transit’s plans to extend commuter rail to Dupont by
2045 brings opportunities to look to increase options for commuters.
Phase 1 examined opportunities and challenges for high-capacity transit both within our county
and for out-of-county commuters.
For Phase 2, TRPC received funding from the Legislature to study options for multimodal highcapacity transportation (HCT) to serve travelers on the I-5 corridor between central Thurston
County (Lacey, Olympia, and Tumwater area) and Pierce County.
This study is intended to help determine the feasibility, cost estimates, and timeframes of
different high-capacity transportation options so that the Thurston Region can focus efforts on
the most effective and efficient options for the region. Outreach concluded in fall 2024 with a
local transportation leaders visioning event, and staff will use remaining Phase 1 funds to
support and update next steps identified in the High Capacity Transportation Policy Statement
and communicating with the legislature on the region’s readiness for rail.
SCOPE OF WORK
Phase 1
1. Project Management.
2. Identify Issues and Potential Solutions.
3. Assessment of Project(s) Viability for Small Starts Program.
4. Support Project Development.
Phase 2 (complete)
1. Project Management.
2. Study Outline
3. Collaboration and Outreach
4. Past Studies Review
5. Travel shed Assessment & Ridership Potential.
6. Connectivity and Accessibility Evaluation
7. Cost and timeframe estimates
FUNDING ESTIMATE
Phase 1
• 2027 Cost ............................................................................................................ $40,000
• Revenue Source .............................................................................. Federal Grant (STP)
• Total Funding ..................................................................................................... $200,000

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3F. Permitting Efficiencies for Ecological Restoration
TRPC will support Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) on its project to address
evolving regulatory challenges to habitat restoration efforts by providing facilitation, technical
assistance, and resources to advance nature-based solutions urgently necessary for salmon
recovery and flood resilience. This project will convene agency, Tribal, local government, and
NGO partners with technical experts to develop resources and policy frameworks to create
efficiencies in permitting to advance habitat restoration. This builds upon several established
teams and forums and is especially pressing as we face increasing flood risk, declining salmon
runs, and significant new funding for habitat restoration from the state and federal government.
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Participation in partnership meetings
2. Inform development of materials for Flood Hub
3. Serve as expert advisor on efficiency/streamlining strategies, policies
4. Provide advisory support on prioritization
5. Review memos
FUNDING ESTIMATE
2027 Cost ......................................................................................................................... $11,100
• Revenue Source ................................................... Bonneville Environmental Foundation
Total Funding .................................................................................................................... $20,250

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3G. Regional Multimodal Level of Service
Regional policymakers have expressed the desire to move toward a multimodal level of service
that will set performance goals for transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities in addition to
vehicles. In 2023, the Legislature made it a requirement of the Growth Management Act to
base transportation planning on a multimodal level of service. This work will help align our
region’s compliance with the new requirements.
This study will build on current and past efforts, including TRPC’s Regional Trails Plan, Bicycle
Connectivity Strategy, Commute Trip Reduction Program, and TRPC’s current sidewalk
inventory to identify feasible options for measuring multimodal level of service and integrating
such a tool into the region’s approach to transportation planning. An effective MMLOS will
provide essential information to prioritize and select transportation infrastructure projects in the
future, and provide support for TRPC and local jurisdictions to meet transportation
requirements planning through the state Growth Management Act. It will also help the region
address other local, state, and federal priorities, including reducing transportation emissions
that contribute to climate change and supporting more equitable transportation options for
disadvantaged communities.
Phase 1 of this project is expected to wrap up in 2027, with a recommendation on a Regional
Multimodal Level of Service framework. Staff have applied for funding for Phase 2 of this work
through the 2026 Federal Call for Projects Process. If awarded, this phase will begin in mid
2027 with integration of MMLOS into current plans and practices in anticipation of the next
Regional Transportation Plan update.
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Project management
2. Partner coordination
3. MMLOS best practices and options report
4. Recommendations and resources
FUNDING ESTIMATE
• 2027 Cost ............................................................................................................ $47,700
• Revenue Source ................................................................................................... Federal
• Total Funding ..................................................................................................... $320,000

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3H. Regional Safety Action Plan
The goal of this project is to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on roadways across the
Thurston region by identifying priority strategies, policies, and projects to address regional
transportation safety needs. The project will place particular emphasis on identifying solutions
for smaller and rural communities and for vulnerable road users, including pedestrians,
bicyclists, and transit users, and will support the development of ADA transition plan
frameworks for South Thurston County communities.
Building on existing safety work, the project will bring together a broad range of community
partners—including local governments, tribes, transit agencies, school districts, and the
business community—to develop a Regional Safety Action Plan. The plan will help guide future
transportation priorities and investments and support a safer, more accessible transportation
system for all users across the region.

SCOPE OF WORK
1. Partner coordination and engagement
2. Safety analysis
3. Engagement and collaboration
4. Safety Action Plan
5. Supplemental ADA Transition Plans
6. Project management
FUNDING ESTIMATE
• 2027 Cost .......................................................................................................... $179,700
• Revenue Source ................................................................................................... Federal
• Total Funding ..................................................................................................... $332,520

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3I. Riparian Reforestation Pilot in Deschutes Watershed, WRIA
13
The goal of this project is to prioritize riparian areas for revegetation throughout Water
Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 13. Using existing tools and resources, this project intends to
demonstrate an outcomes-based approach to identify and implement high-impact, least-cost
riparian reforestation on temperature-impaired waters. Using WRIA-wide prioritization analytics,
we will develop a holistic plan for strategic landowner engagement to implement and steward a
priority restoration site pilot. This will verify and demonstrate a transferrable strategy to
accelerate the pace and scale of Puget Sound salmon recovery and basin water quality
improvement goals.

SCOPE OF WORK
1. Grant Administration and Project Management
2. Riparian Prioritization & WRIA-Wide Planning
3. Partner Coordination & Performance Monitoring
4. Landowner Engagement & Project Design
5. Implement Riparian Reforestation Pilot
6. Steward Riparian Reforestation Pilot
FUNDING ESTIMATE
2027 Cost ......................................................................................................................... $21,000
Revenue Source..................................................................................................................... State
Total Funding .................................................................................................................... $63,000

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WORK ELEMENT 4

Local Partner Support
Contracts

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4A. Boundary Review Board (BRB) Chief Clerk
The Boundary Review Board (BRB) reviews proposals for boundary changes by cities, towns
and special-purpose districts (such as fire districts) within Thurston County, including city or
district annexations.
The Board employs a Chief Clerk that acts as the secretary of the board. The Chief Clerk
processes and analyzes annexation requests; ensures legal advertising and noticing
requirements are met; writes staff reports; presents annexation requests at public hearings of
the BRB; administers oaths and affirmations; certifies to all official acts; and has the power to
issue subpoenas pertaining to annexation requests.
Project Partners and Roles
• TRPC staff will act as the BRB’s Chief Clerk and will maintain annexation records on a
short-term basis.
• Thurston County will continue to maintain annexation records on a long-term basis.
The Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office will continue to provide legal counsel to the
BRB as well as the clerk. The County Surveyor will continue to review the legal
descriptions for all annexation requests to ensure accuracy.
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Thurston County Contract. On an annual basis, the projected budget for the following
year must be updated. It is anticipated that the budget will be based on the following
tasks:
2. Chief Clerk services
3. Payments to Board members
4. Continuing education
FUNDING ESTIMATE
• 2027 Cost: ............................................................................................................ $19,900
• Revenue Sources: ................................................................................. Thurston County
Note: Total amount will vary depending on the number/complexity of annexations submitted to the
Boundary Review Board.

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4B. Countywide Planning Policies Update
Countywide Planning Policies are a requirement for all counties planning under the state
Growth Management Act (GMA). Under GMA, Countywide Planning Policies establish a
framework for developing and adopting county and city comprehensive plans. The role of the
policies is to coordinate the comprehensive plans of jurisdictions in the same county for
regional issues or issues affecting common borders. Under GMA, the authority for making
changes to the Countywide Planning Policies lies with Thurston County. However, the County
is required to consult with the cities, towns, and tribes within the County, regarding changes.
TRPC will coordinate with local planning staff and partners to identify updates to the
Countywide Planning Policies to ensure they are consistent with HB 1220 and other recent
legislative changes.
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Interlocal Agreement with the project partners.
2. Project management
3. Partner and stakeholder engagement
4. Draft policies
5. Final policies
FUNDING ESTIMATE
• 2027 Cost: ............................................................................................................ $41,400
• Revenue Sources: .................................................................................................... Local

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4C. Customized Data Requests
TRPC accepts Customized Data Requests to develop custom data products and analyses that
use TRPC’s data and Analytics services, including the travel demand model. These requests
are often limited in scope and effort and do not justify the creation of a standalone contract to
complete the requested work. These are often used to accommodate requests from
consultants working with our member jurisdictions but may also be used to fulfill smaller custom
requests from member entities.
SCOPE OF WORK
• Each scope of work is unique to that specific request.
FUNDING ESTIMATE
2027 Cost: ......................................................................................................................... $68,500
• Revenue Sources: ..................................................................................... Local Partners
Note: Total amount will vary depending on the number/complexity of custom data requests.

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4D. Port Peninsula Community Waterfront Plan
The Community Waterfront Plan will establish a vision and implementation framework to guide
future decisions for the Port of Olympia’s waterfront properties in the Northpoint, Marina,
Market, and East Bay districts on the Port Peninsula. Built on the Port’s adopted Vision 2050
and Destination Waterfront Study, the Plan will balance sustainable economic development,
public access, environmental stewardship, and climate resiliency while protecting the long-term
viability of the Port’s working waterfront, for the benefit of Thurston County residents.
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Project Initiation and Management
2. Community Coordination and Engagement
3. Existing Conditions and Planning Framework Foundation
4. Scenario Evaluation Framework and Options
5. Scenario Evaluation and Tradeoff Analysis
6. Preferred Direction and Plan Development
FUNDING ESTIMATE
• 2027 Cost .......................................................................................................... $403,400
• Revenue Source ....................................................................................................... Local
• Total Funding ..................................................................................................... $450,000

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4E. Squaxin Island Tribe Water Supply Study
TRPC staff will work with Thurston County and the Squaxin Island Tribe to complete a land use
and development capacity analysis for Summit Lake and the Kennedy Creek basin of Thurston
County that can be used by Thurston County for assessing the impact of current and potential
future development on water resources. The project study area will include all Thurston County
parcels in the Kennedy Creek basin.
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Update Existing Land Use
2. Update Land Capacity Model
3. Estimate Water Withdrawals
4. Documentation
5. Support for Partner Presentations
FUNDING ESTIMATE
2027 Cost: ......................................................................................................................... $16,200
• Revenue Sources: ................................................................................. Thurston County
• Total Project Cost ................................................................................................ $40,000

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SECTION 5

Regional Assessments

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5A. Thurston Regional Planning Council 2027 Assessments
2026
Population
Tier 1. *Charter Members
Population based on OFM April 1 estimates
Thurston County Urban
Thurston County Rural
Thurston County Unincorporated Total
Olympia
Lacey
Tumwater
Yelm
Tenino
Rainier
Bucoda
Nisqually Indian Tribe
Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation
Tier 2. School Districts
Student body FTE counts were reported to OSPI on October 15
North Thurston Public Schools
Olympia School District
Tumwater School District
Tier 3. Regional Service Providers
Increased by percent change in total county population
Intercity Transit
Thurston PUD
Port of Olympia
LOTT Cleanwater Alliance
Tier 4. Associate Members
$1,000 Flat Rate as established in the TRPC Bylaws
The Evergreen State College
Timberland Regional Library
Puget Sound Regional Council
Lacey Fire District #3
Economic Development Council of Thurston County
Thurston Conservation District
TOTAL
**Council established minimum.
† Council approved Tech Fee on November 1, 2024.

October 2026

Factor

Adjusted
Population

Rate

2027
Assessment

Tech Fee 2027
Rate†
Tech Fee

2027 Total
Membership Cost

55,690
90,880
146,570
58,630
60,720
28,030
12,470
2,075
2,590
630
847
1,008

1
0.5

55,690
45,440

2.05
2.05
2.05
2.05
2.05
2.05
2.05
2.05
2.05
2.05
2.05

$114,284
$93,249
$207,533
$120,317
$124,606
$57,521
$25,590
$2,129
$2,658
$700
$869
$1,034

0.16
0.13
0.30
0.17
0.18
0.08
0.04
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

$15,943
$13,009
$28,952
$16,785
$17,383
$8,024
$3,570
$297
$371
$98
$121
$144

$130,227
$106,258
$236,484
$137,102
$141,989
$65,546
$29,160
$2,426
$3,028
$798
$990
$1,179

1
1
1
1
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5

58,630
60,720
28,030
12,470
1,038
1,295
315
424
504

13,775
9,346
5,711

0.25
0.25
0.25

3,444
2,337
1,428

2.05
2.05
2.05

$7,067
$4,795
$2,930

0.01
0.01
0.00

$986
$669
$409

$8,053
$5,464
$3,339

$43,479
$2,133
$43,479
$43,479

0.06
0.00
0.06
0.06

$6,066
$298
$6,066
$6,066

$49,545
$2,430
$49,545
$49,545

$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$695,319

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

$140
$140
$140
$140
$1,000
$140
$97,000

$1,140
$1,140
$1,140
$1,140
0.00
$1,140
$792,319

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AGENDA ITEM #10

MEMORANDUM

TO:

Thurston Regional Planning Council

FROM:

Aidan Dixon, Senior Planner

DATE:

October 30, 2026

SUBJECT:

Regional Safety Action Plan: Emerging Findings and Priorities

PURPOSE
Staff will share preliminary crash analysis and roadway safety survey findings and seek
Council feedback on priorities to guide development of the Regional Safety Action Plan.
Summary:
•

The Regional Safety Action Plan builds on existing safety plans with a consistent
regional analysis to inform strategies and projects that reduce crashes resulting in a
serious injury or fatality.

•

Preliminary findings highlight the disproportionate impacts of serious crashes on
people walking, bicycling, and using motorcycles or scooters.

•

The crash analysis identifies concentrations of serious crashes across the region,
accounting for differences in travel modes and roadway conditions to help focus
safety improvements.

•

Input from more than 1,000 survey respondents highlights concerns about unsafe
driving and gaps in sidewalks, crossings, shoulders, and bicycle facilities, reflecting
safety needs in both urban and rural communities.

•

Council feedback will help identify additional considerations and priorities to guide
the next phase of strategy and project development.

REQUESTED ACTION
No action. This is for informational purposes only.
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HIGH INJURY NETWORK
Regional crash conditions
The Safety Action Plan will identify strategies and projects to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes across
Thurston County. To understand regional safety needs, the Fehr & Peers consultant team analyzed crashes
during the five-year period from 2021 through 2025. The analysis examined crash severity, travel mode, crash
type, and contributing circumstances, including separate consideration of I-5 and US 101, other state routes, and
focused analysis areas. Building on this review, the team developed a draft High Injury Network (HIN), which
identifies roads where injuries and fatal crashes are concentrated to help determine where improvements are
most needed.
During 2021–2025, Thurston County recorded 20,097 crashes, including 601 involving a fatality or serious injury
(KSI crashes). Total annual crashes declined from 4,357 in 2021 to 3,824 in 2025, approximately 12%. KSI
crashes did not show the same overall decline: annual totals were 113, 115, 133, 121, and 119, respectively, with
a peak in 2023.
Crash patterns by travel mode
Vehicle-only crashes accounted for approximately 95% of all crashes but 55% of KSI crashes. Vulnerable road
users (VRUs), defined in this analysis as people walking, bicycling, or using motorcycles/scooters, were involved
in 969 crashes, including 269 KSI crashes. Together, these modes accounted for approximately 5% of all crashes
but 45% of KSI crashes.
Fatal or serious injury crashes accounted for approximately 33% of pedestrian crashes, 30% of
motorcycle/scooter crashes, and 17% of bicycle crashes, compared with 1.7% of vehicle-only crashes. These
figures highlight the greater severity of reported crashes involving vulnerable road users.
Travel mode

All crashes

KSI crashes

Share of all KSI
crashes

Percent of Crashes
Resulting in KSI

Vehicle-only

19,128

332

55%

1.7%

Pedestrian

307

102

17%

33%

Bicycle

233

39

6%

17%

Motorcycle/scooter

429

128

21%

30%

Total

20,097

601

100%

--

Source: Fehr & Peers. Counts represent crashes, not people. Percentages are rounded and may not sum to 100%.

Motorcycle/scooter crashes represented the largest number of KSI crashes among the VRU categories, followed
by pedestrian and bicycle crashes. The contrast between each mode’s share of all crashes and its share of
severe crashes supports separate vehicle-only and VRU networks, so that the much larger number of vehicle-only
crashes does not obscure locations of concern for other road users.

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Crash patterns by roadway type
Local and other roadways accounted for 68% of the analyzed road network, 63% of total crashes, and 70% of KSI
crashes. I-5 and US 101 accounted for 19% of total crashes and 13% of KSI crashes, with their ramps accounting
for an additional 6% and 3%, respectively. Other state routes accounted for 12% of total crashes and 13% of KSI
crashes. These rounded shares show that most severe crashes occurred on local and other roadways, while state
highways also remain part of the regional safety picture.
Methodology
The HIN identifies roadway segments with concentrations of injury and fatal crashes to help focus subsequent
safety analysis and investment. Crashes receive a severity weight of 5 for fatal or serious injury, 2 for minor or
possible injury, and 0 for no apparent injury or unknown severity.
Separate networks were developed for vehicle-only and VRU crashes within three contexts: non-state routes in
the Olympia–Lacey–Tumwater area, non-state routes in the remainder of Thurston County, and state routes
countywide. This approach helps identify patterns that could be obscured in a single countywide network.
Draft network results
The draft results show substantial concentrations of severe crashes on relatively limited portions of the analyzed
networks. Percentages below apply to the respective roadway and mode analysis; they should not be added
across categories.
Roadway context

Crash group

Share of KSI crashes

Share of analyzed network

Non-state routes

Vehicle-only

51%

6%

Non-state routes

VRU

60%

4%

State routes

Vehicle-only

49%

20%

State routes

VRU

59%

14%

The HIN remains draft and will be refined before it informs priority projects and strategies. It provides a basis for
identifying locations for further assessment. Roadway conditions, common risk factors, and community input will
also inform the plan.

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Figure 1. Draft non-state route High Injury Network across Thurston County. Source: Fehr & Peers

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Figure 2. Draft non-state route High Injury Network in the Olympia–Lacey–Tumwater area. Source: Fehr & Peers

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Figure 3. Draft State Route High Injury Network. Source: Fehr & Peers

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ROADWAY SAFETY SURVEY
Participation and travel patterns
The survey received 1,036 responses. Nearly three-quarters of respondents (74.9%) lived in Lacey, Olympia, or
Tumwater; 40.7% were age 60 or older, 56.3% were female, and 41.4% reported household income of $100,000
or more. About one in five (20.4%) reported a disability, 9.8% identified as a race other than white, and
approximately 6% spoke a language other than English. Findings describe survey participants and should not be
interpreted as population-wide estimates.
Results were also reviewed for people of color, people with disabilities, people with lower incomes, and rural
residents. Reported transportation use included personal vehicles (95.4%), walking (71.3%), bicycling (30.7%),
and transit (22.3%); respondents could report multiple modes. Transit use was higher among respondents with
disabilities (30.6%), lower incomes (29.5%), and people of color (28.9%). Rural respondents reported particularly
high personal vehicle use (99.1%) and low transit use (3.0%).
Safety concerns and locations
Safety ranked ahead of efficiency, flexibility, environmental protection, and maintenance as a travel priority.
Distracted and speeding drivers were leading concerns when driving or getting a ride. For transit travel,
respondents identified missing sidewalks, crosswalks, and lighting. Unsafe drivers and a lack of shoulders or
bicycle lanes were prominent bicycling concerns; unsafe drivers and missing sidewalks and crosswalks were
prominent walking concerns.

Figure 4. Survey respondents’ ranking of travel priorities. Source: TRPC Roadway Safety Survey Summary

The corridors most frequently mentioned as feeling unsafe were Martin Way (80 comments), I-5 (68), Yelm
Highway (62), College Street (53), US 101 (46), and Pacific Avenue (44). Comments described speeding,
tailgating, abrupt movements, red-light running, and difficulties crossing busy roads. These counts reflect reported
perceptions and experiences, rather than a ranking of crash frequency or severity.

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Preferred improvements
Across all respondents, the most frequently identified improvements were more traffic enforcement (39.3%), more
bicycle lanes or protected bicycle lanes (32.5%), and installing or widening shoulders (31.1%). The policy
priorities summary also emphasized roadway and intersection design and engineering.
Preferences varied across groups. Installing or widening shoulders was the leading improvement among
respondents of color (35.6%). Traffic enforcement was especially prominent among rural respondents (47.3%)
and respondents with disabilities (43.2%). Safer intersections and/or more roundabouts were among the leading
improvements for respondents with lower incomes (33.6%), rural residents (30.5%), and people with disabilities
(29.5%). These differences provide context for considering improvements across communities and travel modes.
NEXT STEPS AND DISCUSSION
Upcoming work includes final refinement to the HIN and development of a High-Risk Network (HRN), which
identifies roads with characteristics associated with fatal and serious injury crashes, even where few such crashes
have occurred. This complements the HIN by identifying potential safety needs based on roadway risk factors
alongside locations with a history of injury and fatal crashes. Together, these analyses will inform regional and
local priority projects and safety strategies. Additional Steering Committee discussion and in-person engagement
will inform the draft and final plan, including implementation strategies and performance measures.
Council’s feedback is requested on what additional local context should inform the analysis, and how the survey
findings should shape consideration of urban, rural, and multimodal safety priorities.

2026 TPB Agenda Items
As of 10/26/26

November 11, 2026 – Remote

December 9, 2026 – In-person

NECESSARY ITEMS
•
Freight Mobility Strategy Kick-off – Aidan Dixon,
TRPC - Presentation (15/20)
•
Multimodal Level of Service - Michael Mills, TRPC –
1st Review (25/15)

NECESSARY ITEMS
•
Consolidated Grant Recommendation – Katrina Van
Every, TRPC - ACTION (15/20)
•
Multimodal Level of Service - Michael Mills, TRPC –
Action/Recommendation (15/5)

TENTATIVE ITEMS
•
Call for Projects Update - Paul Brewster, TRPC

TENTATIVE ITEMS
•
Federal Leg Update – Elissa Gertler, TRPC - Information
(5/5)
•
Bicycle Connectivity Strategy – Michael Mills, TRPC –
Presentation (20/5)

January 2027 – Remote

February 2027 – Remote

NECESSARY ITEMS
•
Year's Meeting Schedule - Katrina Van Every,
TRPC – Action (5/5)
•
Prepare for February Election of Officers Katrina Van Every, TRPC – Information (5/5)
•
CMP 5-Year Report – Katrina Van Every, TRPC ,
Michael Ambrogi, TRPC

NECESSARY ITEMS
•
Election of Officers - Katrina Van Every, TRPC - Action
(5/15)

TENTATIVE ITEMS
•
State Leg. Session - Veronica Jarvis, TRPC –
Information (5/5)
•
RTIP Amendment – Theressa Julius, TRPC – 1st
Review
•
Federal Leg Session – Elissa Gertler, TRPC (5/5)
•
Regional Trails Work Program Kickoff – Paul
Brewster (10/10)

TENTATIVE ITEMS
•
RTIP Amendment – Theressa Julius, TRPC – 1st Review
•
State Leg. Session – Veronica Jarvis, TRPC Information (5/5)
•
Confirmation of TPB Member Appointments – Katrina
Van Every, TRPC – (5/5)
•
Federal Leg Session – Elissa Gertler, TRPC (5/5)
•
Regional Trails Work Program Kick-off – Paul
Brewster (10/10)

March 2027 – In-person

April 2027 – Remote

NECESSARY ITEMS
•
UPWP Review - Katrina Van Every, TRPC Action (10/10)

NECESSARY ITEMS

TENTATIVE ITEMS
•
RTIP Amendment – Theressa Julius, TRPC – 1st
Review
•
State Leg. Session – Veronica Jarvis, TRPC Information (5/10)
•
Safety Action Plan Draft Strategies - Aidan Dixon,
TRPC

TENTATIVE ITEMS
•
RTIP Amendment – Theressa Julius, TRPC – 1st Review
•
State Leg. Session – Veronica Jarvis, TRPC Information (10/10)

May 2027 – Remote

June 2027 – In-person

NECESSARY ITEMS

NECESSARY ITEMS

TENTATIVE ITEMS
•
RTIP Amendment – Theressa Julius, TRPC – 1st
Review
• Call for Projects Process – Paul Brewster, TRPC
– Action (20/20)

TENTATIVE ITEMS
•
Performance Measures Annual Update - Katrina Van
Every, TRPC – Presentation (20/10)
• RTIP Amendment – Theressa Julius, TRPC

July 2027 – In-person

August – No meeting

NECESSARY ITEMS
•
Appoint Leg Subcommittee – Elissa Gertler, TRPC
– Action (5/5)
•
RTIP Amendment – Theressa Julius, TRPC
TENTATIVE ITEMS
•
Call for Projects Summary and Recommendation
• Congestion Management Process Annual
Update – Katrina/Michael/Aidan, TRPC –
Presentation (20/10)
•
RTP Update

September 2027 – In-person

October 2027 – Remote

NECESSARY ITEMS
•
RTIP Annual Update - Theressa Julius, TRPC Recommendation (15/5)

NECESSARY ITEMS

TENTATIVE ITEMS
•
RTIP Amendment – Theressa Julius, TRPC – 1st
Review
•
Federal Leg Session – Elissa Gertler, TRPC (5/5)
•
Confirmation of TPB Member Appointments –
Katrina Van Every, TRPC - Action (5/5)

November 2027 – Remote
NECESSARY ITEMS
TENTATIVE ITEMS
•
Call for Projects Update - Paul Brewster, TRPC
– (25/15)
•
Federal Leg Session – Elissa Gertler, TRPC (5/5)
•
Contingency List – Katrina Van Every, TRPC
(20/10)

TENTATIVE ITEMS
•
Update Bylaws – Elissa Gertler/Katrina Van Every,
TRPC (10/5)
•
Legislative Priority Issues Review – Elissa Gertler and
Veronica Jarvis, TRPC – (10/10)
•
Federal Legislative Update – Elissa Gertler, TRPC (5/5)

2026/2027 Council Agenda Items
As of 10/26/26

December 4, 2026 – In-person

January 2027 – Remote

NECESSARY ITEMS

NECESSARY ITEMS

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2027 Work Program – Elissa Gertler, TRPC –
Consent Calendar
Staff Longevity Awards – Elissa Gertler, TRPC (15)
Consolidated Grant Prioritized List - Katrina
Van Every – 1st Review – (10/15)
Executive Session: Executive Director’s
Evaluation - (30?)

TENTATIVE ITEMS

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Mid-year Budget Amendment – Jennifer
McCall, TRPC – Consent Calendar

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TRPC Operating Budget & Pay and Classification
Plan & COLA – Elissa Gertler, TRPC – (10)
Call for Written Officer Nomination – Elissa Gertler,
TRPC (5)
Consolidated Grant Prioritized List – Katrina Van
Every, TRPC – Action (10/15)
CMP 5-year Report – Katrina Van Every, Michael
Ambrogi, TRPC

TENTATIVE ITEMS

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Multimodal Level of Service – Michael Mills, TRPC
(25/15)

Outgoing Chair Recognition – Elissa Gertler,
TRPC - (20)
The Profile – Michael Ambroji, TRPC - (30)
Bicycle Connectivity Strategy – Michael Mills,
TRPC (20/5)

February 2027 – Remote

March 2027 –In person

NECESSARY ITEMS

NECESSARY ITEMS

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Calendar Approval – Elissa Gertler, TRPC –
Action
TRPC Officer Elections – (15)
Amend the Beginning Fund Balance in the
Budget - Consent

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TENTATIVE ITEMS

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Regional Trails Work Program Kick-off – Paul
Brewster, TRPC (10/10) - Presentation

TENTATIVE ITEMS

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Multimodal Level of Service – Michael Mills,
TRPC - Consent

April 2027 – Remote

May 2027 – Remote

NECESSARY ITEMS

NECESSARY ITEMS

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Indirect cost proposal – Jennifer McCall, TRPC

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Regional OA Target/Goal – Katrina Van
Every, TRPC – Action (5/15)

UPWP – Katrina Van Every, TRPC – 1st Review
(20/10)
TENTATIVE ITEMS

• UPWP – Katrina Van Every, TRPC – Consent Calendar
TENTATIVE ITEMS
Lead Entity Agreement w/RCO – Elissa Gertler,
TRPC, Amy Hatch-Wineka, TRPC – 1st Review (10/5)

June 2027 – In person

July 2027 – Remote

NECESSARY ITEMS

NECESSARY ITEMS

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TENTATIVE ITEMS

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Mid-year program update – Elissa Gertler, TRPC
– (10/10)
Rural Transit Annual Update – Amy HatchWineka and Sara Porter, TRPC – (20/5)
Lead Entity Agreement w/RCO – Elissa Gertler,
TRPC, Amy Hatch-Winecka, TRPC – Consent
Calendar

August 2027 – No August Meeting

• Appoint Leg Subcommittee – Chair – Action (5/5)
TENTATIVE ITEMS
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Regional Transportation Plan Update

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Congestion Management Process Annual Update
Katrina/Michael/Aidan, TRPC – Presentation (20/10)

Cost of Living – additional attachment
Performance Measures Annual Update – Katrina Van
Every, TRPC – Presentation (20/10)

September 2027 – In-person
NECESSARY ITEMS

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Appoint Work Program Subcommittee –
Elissa Gertler, TRPC, and Chair – Action (5/5)

Regional Transportation Improvement Program
(RTIP) – Theressa Julius, TRPC – 1st Review (15/5)
TENTATIVE ITEMS

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Mid-year Financial Report – Jennifer McCall,
TRPC – Consent Calendar

October 2027 – Remote

November 2027 – Remote

NECESSARY ITEMS

NECESSARY ITEMS

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Regional Transportation Improvement Program
(RTIP) – Theressa Julius, TRPC – Consent
Calendar
Executive Director Evaluation Subcommittee
Appointment – Chair – Action (5)
WRIA 13 Lead Entity for Salmon Recover
Annual Update – Amy Hatch-Winecka, TRPC –
(20/5)

TENTATIVE ITEMS
Work Program Subcommittee Meeting after Council Meeting
Potential future topics:

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Regional Transportation Improvement Program
(RTIP) – Theressa Julius, TRPC – Consent Calendar
Executive Director Evaluation Subcommittee
Appointment – Chair – Action (5)
WRIA 13 Lead Entity for Salmon Recover Annual
Update – Amy Hatch-Winecka, TRPC – (20/5)

TENTATIVE ITEMS
Work Program Subcommittee Meeting after Council Meeting