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Commissioners ask for more data and public outreach before approving interlocal agreement for Intercity Transit roundabout
Summary
County managers and commissioners discussed a proposed Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Intercity Transit for a planned roundabout tied to bus-route restoration; commissioners requested more technical data, outreach to homeowners associations and a formal Intercity Transit presentation before proceeding.
Thurston County commissioners discussed a proposed interlocal agreement (ILA) with Intercity Transit on Aug. 6 for a planned roundabout and related bus-route restoration work. County Manager Leonard Hernandez flagged the project and asked commissioners whether they wanted additional briefing and public outreach before staff and Intercity Transit proceed with an ILA.
Why this matters: Commissioners said they did not want to be “blindsided” by a signed ILA if there is significant neighborhood opposition or missing technical information. One commissioner noted the project is part of a larger route restoration and that the overall project cost presented to the board during the discussion was about $4,800,000; commissioners asked for information on ridership for the route, feasibility, the project’s cost‑benefit over time and whether homeowners associations had taken an official position.
Discussion highlights
- Staff and some commissioners said Intercity Transit has done outreach with HOAs and community members and that materials (a construction page on intercitytransit.com) exist for public review; staff committed to sharing Intercity Transit’s FAQ and outreach materials with the board.
- Commissioners requested a fuller presentation by Intercity Transit at a board work session so the public can comment and commissioners can review route maps, ridership estimates and alternative options. Several commissioners said they were uncomfortable endorsing or signing an ILA without additional data and public comment.
- No formal action was taken at the work session. County staff proposed returning for another work session to provide more detailed information and to allow Intercity Transit to present publicly.
Ending note: Staff agreed to compile Intercity Transit outreach materials and ridership data and to schedule a follow‑up work session so commissioners can hear from Intercity Transit and take public comment before any ILA is finalized.
