September 13, 2023
2023-09-13T07:30:00
Remote with a hybrid option for those that do not have access to the internet. Note: some meetings may be in person with advance note.
Transportation Policy Board
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
AGENDA
Transportation Policy Board
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - 7:30 - 9:00 am
REMOTE MEETING
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Note: Policy Board members will be pre-registered as panelists and will receive a separate link to join the meeting.
Note: For anyone opting to attend the meeting in person, TRPC will provide access at:
Thurston Regional Planning Council
2411 Chandler Court SW
Olympia, WA 98502
| 7:30am | 1. | Introductions - Andy Ryder, Chair |
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| 2. | Executive Director's Report & Announcements - Marc Daily, TRPC |
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| 3. | Approval of Agenda - Andy Ryder, Chair |
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| 4. | Consent Calendar |
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| a. Approval of Meeting Notes from July 12, 2023 (Attachment) - Andy Ryder, Chair |
| 5. | Public Comment Period |
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Public comment for this meeting will be accepted in written and oral format.
- 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, July 11, 2023.
- For written public comment, please provide: 1) your name and address and 2) your comments. Send them to info@trpc.org. Written comments received by the deadline will be provided to the Policy Board members prior to the meeting.
- Commenters may attend the meeting in person or choose the remote option. For either, please register through this link: https://trpc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k8QL-Ri4SoyMfiHlB6uscQ
1) Check the box indicating you wish to provide public comment; and 2) list a general topic. The Chair may accept public comment 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 |
7:40am
25 min | 6. | 2024-2027 Draft Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) (Attachment) (Presentation) - Theressa Julius, TRPC
15 min. presentation, 10 min. discussion.
The Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) is a four-year plan that is updated annually. The RTIP provides a regional overview of funding secured and planned transportation projects, based on the local Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs) developed by each jurisdiction. TPB will be asked to recommend that TRPC’s Council adopt the updated RTIP in October. |
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8:05am
25 min | 7. | Regional Trails Plan Update - Public Review Draft (Attachment) (Presentation) - Katrina Van Every, TRPC, and Paul Brewster, TRPC 25 min. presentation, 15 min. discussion.
Staff will provide an overview of the draft regional trails plan and request the Transportation Policy Board (TPB) release the draft for public review. |
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8:45am
15 min | 8. | Appointment of 2024 Legislative Subcommittee (Attachment) - Marc Daily, TRPC
10 min. presentation, 5 min. discussion.
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| 9:00am | 9. | Adjourn |
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NEXT MEETING:
October 11, 2023 - REMOTE
Note: For anyone without the ability to access the meeting remotely, TRPC will provide access to the meeting
in the conference room at 2411 Chandler Court SW, Olympia, WA 98502 |
Public Comment
The following is not acceptable as either written or oral public comment and is considered disruptive behavior:- Promoting or advertising commercial services, entities or products.
- Supporting or opposing political candidates or ballot propositions.
- Distributing obscene content.
- Engaging in illegal activity or encouragement of illegal activity.
- Promoting, fostering or perpetuating discrimination on the basis of creed, color, age, religion, gender, gender identification, marital status, status with regard to 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). |
TRPC 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 Department's Title VI Coordinator at 360-956-7575.
If you need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please call us at 360-956-7575 by 10:00 am three days prior to the 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 360-956-7575.
ThurstonHeretoThere.org is an easy-to-navigate website which includes information on carpooling, vanpooling, rail, air, bus, bike, walking, health, telework and flexible schedules, recreation, and school transportation. Please consider using an alternate mode to attend this meeting: bike, walk, bus, carpool, or vanpool. This facility is served by Intercity Transit Routes 12 and 42. |
TRPC MISSION
“Provide visionary, collaborative leadership on regional plans, policies, and issues for the benefit of all Thurston region residents".
To Support this Mission, we:- Conduct regional transportation planning consistent with state and federal requirements.
- Address growth management, environmental quality, economic opportunity, and other topics to sustain and enhance the region's quality of life.
- Assemble and analyze data that support informed local and regional decision making.
- Act as a “convener” to build regional consensus on issues through information and inclusive public comment.
- Build intergovernmental consensus on regional plans, policies, and issues, in support of local implementation.
TRPC MEETING NORMS
Show up
- Nothing happens without consistent good attendance by all members.
- Make sure you have a designated alternate.
Be Prepared
- Members who are unprepared can’t contribute the best input.
- Make sure your alternate is prepared if you have to miss a meeting.
Participate
- Share your ideas.
- Engagement by all members is required for productive discussions.
Be Respectful
- Create a safe place to ask questions and express views.
- Diversity is one of TRPC’s strengths.
Report Back
- We each represent somebody who thought it wise to spend money to join TRPC.
- Report back to your jurisdiction, organization or community.
Feel Good
- TRPC is an effective organization that allows us to address regional issues in a productive way.
- Take time to recognize and celebrate our successes.