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City staff previews 2026–2031 transportation improvement plan; public hearing set for June 11
Summary
Mount Vernon staff reviewed the draft 2026–2031 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), explained fiscal constraints and project phasing, and scheduled a June 11 public hearing with anticipated adoption June 25; council discussed pedestrian crosswalks, Broad Street realignment, roundabouts, and Urban Avenue.
Mount Vernon staff presented a review of the draft 2026–2031 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) at the May 28 council meeting and asked council to advertise a public hearing for June 11. The staff presentation described the TIP as a state‑required, city‑specific six‑year work plan that lists projects, studies and annual transportation programs.
Public Works Capital Projects manager Frank Reiner summarized TIP rules and practices, saying the TIP is “a 6 year work plan” required by state RCW, that year one is used to shape the capital improvement program and budget, and that the TIP should be fiscally constrained. Reiner explained typical…
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