Public comment opens on $512 million transportation improvement program

The Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Council has opened its public comment and review period on a $512 million draft of the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program.

The plan includes “major transportation projects” in Clark County, according to a news release.

“Transportation investment will include many state highway, city, and county streets; transit facilities; and bicycle and pedestrian connections,” stated the release.

The formal public comment and review period will run through Oct. 4. The RTC board is scheduled to approve the final 2023-26 Transportation Improvement Program at its Oct. 4 meetings.

Written comments may be sent to RTC at PO Box 1366, Vancouver, Washington, 98666-1366 or by using the online public feedback form.

People can also make comments at the 4 pm RTC Board meeting on Zoom on Oct. 4.

To view the draft, a list of proposed transportation projects, or to provide feedback online, go to rtc.wa.gov.