Washington State House Bill 2688, introduced in the 2020 legislative session, proposes updating the state's transportation policy goals to prioritize accessibility, safety, environmental and climate health, equity and environmental justice, and economic vitality. The bill would require any transportation project to undergo a public evaluation guided by these goals before receiving budget authorization, with results published online. It also directs the Office of Financial Management to establish measurable performance objectives in consultation with state transportation agencies.Open full document
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Washington State House Bill 2688 amends RCW 47.04.280 to update the state’s transportation policy goals, replacing prior goals with new ones focused on accessibility, safety, environment and climate, health and resilience, equity and environmental justice, preservation, and economic vitality. The bill also adds a new section to chapter 47.04 RCW requiring transportation projects to undergo evaluation guided by these policy goals before budget authorization. The evaluation must be publicly available and include input from vulnerable populations in highly impacted communities.