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Washington State Department of Transportation – NEWS
Headquarters – 310 Maple Park Ave. - Olympia, WA 98504 – 360-705-7000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 24, 2025
Contacts: Bill Bennion, Communications and Workforce Development Manager, 360-878-0727
Jesseca Brand, Community Engagement Program Manager, 564-233-9771
WSDOT seeks comment on Community Engagement Plan update and public outreach work
Public encouraged to share input through June 8
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Transportation is seeking comments on proposed updates to its Community Engagement Plan. This is a chance to comment on how WSDOT shares plans with and listens to the public.
WSDOT created the 2016 Community Engagement Plan to ensure residents’ thoughts and concerns are included in project planning and decision making. Public feedback helps set overall priorities for the agency as well as specific projects.
The proposed plan updates include state Environmental Justice goals. Environmental Justice addresses disproportionate environmental and health impacts of the past on specific populations. It focuses on removing harm and prioritizing the equitable distribution of resources and benefits in state projects and programs. The plan also is updated with 2021 Healthy Environment for All Act legislation. The HEAL Act requires state agencies to better involve overburdened communities, Tribes and vulnerable populations.
Share comments
Comments and feedback on the proposed plan update can be emailed to WSDOTCEP@wsdot.wa.gov through Sunday, June 8.
Free, temporary internet access is available to those who do not have broadband service in locations throughout the state. To find the nearest Drive-In WiFi Hotspot visit: www.commerce.wa.gov/building-infrastructure/washington-state-drive-in-wifi-hotspots-location-finder/.
Written comments can be mailed to WSDOT, Attn: Bill Bennion, P.O. Box 47373,
Olympia, WA 98504. They should be postmarked by the Friday, June 8, deadline.
WSDOT expects to publish the updated plan this summer.
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Americans with Disabilities Act Information
This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing the Office of Equity and Civil Rights at wsdotada@wsdot.wa.gov or by calling toll free, 855-362-4ADA (4232). Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may make a request by calling the Washington State Relay at 711.
Title VI Notice to Public
It is the Washington State Department of Transportation’s policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its programs and activities. Any person who believes his or her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with WSDOT’s Office of Equity and Civil Rights (OECR). For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact OECR’s Title VI Coordinator at (360) 705-7090.
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