Mark Allen

This report outlines strategic recommendations from the Urban Corridors Task Force to revitalize urban transit corridors. The plan focuses on stimulating mixed-use infill and redevelopment to create compact, walkable, and transit-oriented neighborhoods. Key strategies include establishing a multi-jurisdictional Corridor Development Partnership, designating specific Corridor Districts for targeted investment, and implementing measures to reduce development risks and costs. The overarching goal is to foster vibrant urban centers that offer diverse lifestyle choices, enhance mobility, and support a sustainable regional economy.

The agenda includes the appointment of a Subcommittee chair and vice chair, and a public comment period. The subcommittee will be briefed on its role regarding revisions to the Countywide Planning Policies. There will be a presentation of recommended changes to the Countywide Planning Policies that align with recent changes in state law, addressing the protection of tribal cultural resources and recognizing the right of Indian tribes to participate in the countywide planning policies adoption process. The subcommittee will also receive a status update on potential changes to the Countywide Planning Policies that align with recent changes in state law related to Urban Growth Area boundary revisions and discuss options for next steps.

This action plan addresses barriers to students walking, biking, and riding the bus to school, aiming to foster a generation of safe and healthy active commuters. It outlines strategies across five key pillars: Encouragement, Enforcement, Engineering, Education, and Evaluation. The plan seeks to promote regular physical activity, reinforce traffic safety skills, and reduce car dependence for school travel by improving infrastructure, policies, and community engagement.

The document outlines the Thurston Region's vision for a future of seamless, convenient, and sustainable high-capacity transportation options within local communities and connecting to the Greater Puget Sound. The strategic plan is structured across near-term (2025-2030), mid-term (2030-2045), and long-term (2045-2060) goals. Key priorities include expanding existing high-capacity transportation services, laying groundwork for future options, identifying a preferred rail alignment to connect the state capitol to Sound Transit's service, building robust regional connections, and aligning new development with transportation plans. The plan also emphasizes establishing forums for collaboration, advocating for service expansion, fostering partnerships, increasing public awareness, developing multimodal infrastructure, and monitoring emerging technologies to enhance regional mobility.

The agenda includes several key items for discussion and action, such as the executive director recruitment, appointment of the 2026 State Legislative Subcommittee, and the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) adoption. Additionally, there will be a first review of staff salary adjustments and a High Capacity Transportation (HCT) update/policy statement. The agenda also includes a mid-year program update and reports from outside committee assignments, along with the Interim Executive Director's report and a member check-in.