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Auburn adopts 2026–2031 Transportation Improvement Program after public hearing urging repairs
Summary
The Auburn City Council adopted the 2026–2031 Transportation Improvement Program on June 16 after a public hearing. A resident urged maintenance-focused repairs rather than widening or new construction; the council cited state law requiring annual amendment.
The Auburn City Council on June 16 adopted the city’s 2026–2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) following a public hearing in which a resident urged the city to prioritize repair and maintenance of existing roads.
The public hearing drew a single in-person speaker, Virginia Haugen of Auburn, who told the council, "Just make us some better roads. Not wider, not longer, not brand new, but repaired properly." City staff reported no staff presentation at the evening meeting; the TIP was discussed with council at a May 27 study session, the record shows.
Council member Tracy Taylor moved to adopt resolution 58 35 and Deputy Mayor Raikes seconded. On the council floor, Tracy Taylor described the program and cited the relevant state requirement, saying, "This, the transportation improvement plan is a multiyear planning document for the development of transportation facilities within the city. It's RCW35Dot77Dot010. Requires it to be amended by June 30 each year." The council approved resolution 58 35 by voice vote.
The TIP is a multiyear planning document that schedules development and capital improvements for city transportation facilities. The meeting record shows the public hearing was opened for public comment, one resident spoke, and the hearing was closed before council action. The adopted resolution instructs staff to incorporate the TIP into city planning and to meet the timing requirements cited under state law.
The hearing and adoption did not include specific project-level amendments on the floor at the June 16 meeting; council members asked no substantive questions and the item passed as presented.
