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Monroe council OKs first reading of commute-trip-reduction code, adopts 2025–29 CTR plan
Summary
The Monroe City Council accepted first reading of an ordinance to update the city’s Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) code and adopted the 2025–2029 CTR plan to meet state requirements; the measure passed first reading 6-0 and will return for final action.
Monroe City Council members voted 6-0 on June 24 to accept first reading of an ordinance updating the city’s Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) code and to adopt the City of Monroe 2025–2029 CTR plan, aligning local rules with state law.
The CTR rules apply only to “major employers,” defined in the staff presentation as public or private employers that employ 100 or more full-time employees at a single worksite who begin their regular workday between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. on at least two workdays for at least 12 consecutive months. Anita Marrero, staff member, told the council the city’s major worksites currently include the city of Monroe, Monroe Correctional Complex, Canyon Creek Cabinet Company and Natural Factors.
Marrero summarized the plan and the ordinance updates, saying, “The state CTR law requires employers to implement CTR plans to help their employers reduce the number and length of drive alone commute trips they make to their worksites.” The staff report noted the plan update has been reviewed and approved by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and reviewed by the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC). Marrero told the council the plan must be adopted by June 30, 2025.
Planning commission review began April 14, 2025, a public hearing before the commission was held May 12, 2025, and the planning commission signed findings of fact and conclusions of law on June 9, 2025, recommending that council adopt the code amendments and the 2025–29 CTR plan. Marrero told the council that no public comments had been received during the public notice period.
Council member Beaumont moved to accept first reading of ordinance 016/2025 amending Monroe Municipal Code chapter 22.88 (CTR) and adopting the 2025–2029 CTR plan; Council member Fulcher seconded. The council called the question and approved the motion 6-0.
The ordinance will return to council for final adoption at a subsequent meeting; staff indicated the local ordinance language also adds a definition for “drive alone commute trip,” updates references to the new plan, and provides additional flexibility in required implementation measures for affected employers.
Why it matters: The CTR plan and code changes apply to a small set of large employers but are designed to reduce single-occupant vehicle trips, lower vehicle miles traveled, ease congestion and improve regional air quality.
