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Yelm adopts 2026–2031 six‑year transportation program and updates developer traffic fee
Summary
The council adopted Resolution No. 656 establishing the city’s 2026–2031 six‑year transportation improvement program (STIP) and separately updated the traffic facilities charge to $3,620 per peak PM trip and $1,814 for affordable housing projects under Resolution No. 658.
The Yelm City Council opened and closed a public hearing Tuesday and approved the city’s 2026–2031 six‑year transportation improvement program (STIP) by adopting Resolution No. 656.
City staff presented the STIP update and said the list of projects is updated annually; projects will be removed from the STIP as they advance to construction. Staff noted planned projects include roundabouts and a bypass that will drop off the list as they are built. After the hearing the council moved to adopt the resolution.
Council then considered Resolution No. 658, which updates the traffic facilities charge (TFC) based on the projects in the STIP and retains a 50% reduction for affordable housing projects consistent with the housing action plan. Andrew Kohler, associate planner, explained the TFC is assessed on new development based on the number of peak PM trips the development is expected to generate; the charge uses trip estimates from the Institute of Transportation Engineers and traffic impact analyses when required.
Council adopted Resolution No. 658, setting the TFC at $3,620 per peak PM trip and $1,814 per peak PM trip for affordable housing projects. Andrew Kohler and council members clarified that the fee is a one‑time charge assessed to new development and that larger projects trigger traffic impact analyses to calculate trip generation and impacts. The council approved the resolution by roll call vote; all present members voted in favor.
