Washington Transportation Plan          1
ITEM NO. ______7A_______
2011 - 2030          DATE OF
MEETING ___10/12/10______

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WTP 2030 is Underway
WTP 2030:
An overarching strategic transportation policy plan intended to guide
policy and investment decisions across all transportation modes state
Identifies the necessary steps and actions to accomplish key strategies
in the context of time: nearterm (2011-17), and longerterm (2017 -
2030)
Project Timeline: April 2009  December 2010
Nine Meetings of the Advisory Group
DRAFT Plan Released August 2010
Public comment through October 15, 2010
Five Regional Listening Sessions in September 2010
FINAL Plan Released December 2010

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WTP 2030 Key Participants
Commission Team: Commissioners Carol Moser, Elmira Forner,
and Latisha Hill
Consultant Team: BERK & Associates, Nelson\Nygaard, Frause
Advisory Group Membership
Puget Sound Partnership             Washington State Association of
Association of Washington Business 
Puget Sound Regional Council           Counties
Association of Washington Cities      Transportation Choices Coalition      Washington Traffic Safety Commission
Department of Commerce          Tribal Transportation Planning        Washington State Transit Association
Department of Ecology
Organization                         Whatcom Council of Governments
Freight Mobility Strategic Investment 
Washington Economic Development   WSDOT Strategic Planning &
Board                              Commission                         Programming
Governor's Office                    Washington Roundtable
Office of Financial Management       Washington Public Ports Association

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Transition
WTP 2030 is a transitional plan, crafted at the
beginning of a new era
o The next four years are likely to see broad changes and
policy transitions
o Federal transportation policy is evolving, as are
environmental and economic policies that will influence
the direction of transportation and funding investments
o Fuel tax revenue is declining

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Gas Tax Revenue: An Uncertain Future



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WTP 2030 Foundational Themes
The State's Transportation System Needs to Work as an
Integrated Network, Effectively Connecting Across Modes
and Jurisdictions
Preservation and Maintenance of the Existing
Transportation System is the Most Critical Need
o With limited resources, the focus should be on preservation and
maintenance, with a lower priority placed on building new
facilities.
Washington Faces a Structural Transportation Funding
Problem and Additional Revenue is Needed
o Statewide transportation system needs continue to grow, while
revenues are declining
o Alternatives to the gas tax are needed

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Statewide Transportation Funding
How much is invested in transportation
today?
2009-11 Washington State Transportation Budget: $8.6
billion for the biennium (includes nearly $1.1 billion in
federal stimulus grants)
Annual county, city and transit investment statewide from
local sources: over $3 billion
In 2008, Washington citizens spent over $16 billion on
gasoline and diesel fuel. New car sales in the state totaled
$11 billion.

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Cities, Counties, Ports and Transit
70% of cities' transportation funding and 62% of counties'
transportation funding comes from local revenue sources. For
cities, it is largely sales tax revenue and for counties, it is primarily
from the county road share of the property tax.
Federal funds account for 11% of both cities' and counties'
transportation revenue. Both counties and cities receive a share of
state gas tax revenue.
The 28 transit agencies in the state get most of their operating
revenue from locally-approved sales tax and fare box receipts.
Federal grants often provide capital funding.
The 75 port districts across the state can engage in both
transportation and economic development. Ports are funded by
user fees, leases, property tax and federal grants.
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Strategic Drivers
Transportation policy should support and reinforce other state
policy objectives
o For example, fostering economic development, supporting healthy
communities, reducing energy consumption, and addressing climate
change
The relationship between land use and transportation is key
o Land use choices have consequences for the transportation system and
vice-versa
o The movement of people and goods changes in relation to residential,
commercial, industrial, and other land uses

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Strategic Drivers
There are significant differences across regions and one
size does not fit all
o Transportation needs and challenges vary across the state based
upon many factors: urban areas, rural areas, geographic location,
local and regional industries, etc.
Policy planning must continue its evolution to
performance based programs
o Legislature needs to move towards making investment decisions
based upon established desired outcomes, with performance
measures to track progress

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Policies and Strategies
WTP 2030 contains Draft Strategies and
Action items organized by the six policy
goals set out by the Legislature:
ECONOMIC VITALITY
PRESERVATION
SAFETY
MOBILITY
ENVIRONMENT
STEWARDSHIP

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Economic Vitality
ECONOMIC VITALITY: To promote and develop
transportation systems that stimulate, support and
enhance the movement of people and goods to
ensure a prosperous economy
A. Enhance Washington's Economic Competitiveness and Vitality
B.  Foster Improved Connectivity of People and Communities
C.  Support the Coordinated, Connected, and Efficient Movement of Freight &
Goods
D. Invest in Aviation, a Critical Component of Washington's Economy

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Preservation
PRESERVATION: To maintain, preserve and extend the
life and utility of prior investments in transportation
systems and services
A. Focus on Preserving the Existing Statewide Transportation Network
B.  Explore New Funding Strategies for Public Transportation
(To be developed alongside the current JTC study on defining the state's role in
public transportation.)
C.  Invest in Preservation of Ferry Vessels and Terminal Infrastructure

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Safety
SAFETY: To provide for and improve the safety and
security of transportation customers and the
transportation system
A. Foster Implementation of Comprehensive Safety Strategies Across All
Jurisdictions and Transportation Modes
B. Plan and Engineer Projects for Safety
C. Encourage Inter-Agency Collaboration and Cooperation on Safety Issues

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Mobility
MOBILITY: To improve the predictable movement of
goods and people throughout Washington State
A. Support Mobility Options to Help Communities Meet the Public's Travel
Needs
B.  Improve Connectivity to Facilitate Travel Across Modes and Communities
C.  Provide Transportation Options for Aging and Special Needs Populations

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Environment
ENVIRONMENT: To enhance Washington's quality
of life through transportation investments that
promote energy conservation, enhance healthy
communities, and protect the environment
A. Transportation Investments Should Support and Prioritize Healthy
Communities
B. Manage The Transportation System To Foster Environmental Sustainability
C. Transition to Alternative Transportation Energy Sources

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Stewardship
STEWARDSHIP: To continuously improve the quality,
effectiveness, and efficiency of the transportation
system
A. Continue to Develop and Implement Performance Measures to Align with
Federal Direction and Ensure Accountability
B. Use Technology to Realize Maximum Efficiency in the Movement of People
and Goods
C. Review Regulations That Require Road Improvements to Meet Uniform
Standards and Performance Levels, Regardless of the Quantity and Type of
Traffic
D. Strengthen the Integration between Land Use and Transportation Decisionmaking
E. Ensure the Ability to Build and Expand Essential Public Facilities (difficult to
site facilities such as airports, major highways and intercity rail projects)





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