An update on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program

On Nov. 30, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) released a draft of the 2021-2024 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). STIP is a compilation of prioritized transportation projects that are ready for public review and comment.

The latest STIP proposal includes four years of multi-modal transportation projects identified through state, regional, tribal and local-agency planning processes. Though a majority of the funds go to non-construction-related purchases, there are a variety of projects that still receive STIP funding.

Some of the projects in the STIP pipeline include:

• $3.5 million Pasco-Kahlotus Road Reconstruction/Overlay II
• $13.6 million rehabilitation of Crystal Mountain Boulevard East (SR 410 to Crystal Mountain Ski Area)
• $13.6 million for bus/rapid transit stations for Pierce County’s Pacific Avenue/SR 7 line
• $43.2 million for Port of Everett’s South Terminal Modernization Project Phase II

To access a complete draft of the proposed projects, click here.

In Washington State, STIP plays a critical role. Over the years, it’s funded a variety of upgrades to highways, streets, roads, railroads, transit-hubs, bridges, sidewalks, bike lanes, and more.

The current STIP draft doesn’t include all county projects. That’s because state law requires counties to complete their transportation improvement programs by the end of each year. After every county submits its proposal, WSDOT will amend (and publish) a final version.

If you’d like to browse through STIP in its current form, click here.