2688 HBA TR 20

Sponsors: Representatives Shewmake, Fey, Fitzgibbon, Macri, Doglio, Peterson, Stonier, Riccelli and Davis. Brief Summary of Bill � � � � Modifies and expands Washington's transportation policy goals. Requires all transportation projects, prior to inclusion in a budget authorization, to be evaluated by a variety of state agencies relative to the state's transportation policy goals and various metrics created under the bill. Requires all reductions to transportation projects, prior to inclusion in a budget authorization, to be evaluated by a variety of state agencies relative to the state's transportation policy goals and various metrics created under the bill. States that budget authorization should not include projects that do not score above a threshold determined by the Washington State Department of Transportation, and that all projects being evaluated should be included in an regional transportation planning organization's existing regional plan. Hearing Date: 1/22/20 Staff: David Munnecke (786-7315). Background: There are currently six statewide transportation system policy goals for the planning, operation, performance of, and investment in, the state's transportation system. The powers, duties, and functions of state transportation agencies are required to be performed in a manner consistent with the goals. These policy goals are identified as follows: � economic vitality: to promote and develop transportation systems that stimulate, support, and enhance the movement of people and goods to ensure a prosperous economy; –––––––––––––––––––––– This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does…

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