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Tumwater committee backs placing regional VMT gap analysis on council consent calendar
Summary
City staff recommended Tumwater host a regional vehicle‑miles‑traveled gap analysis contract with Farron Pierce; the $65,000 project would be split among jurisdictions at $16,250 each and was approved by the committee to be added to the Dec. 2 council consent agenda.
A city committee on Nov. 20 voted to place a proposed service provider agreement with Farron Pierce for a regional vehicle‑miles‑traveled (VMT) gap analysis on the Dec. 2, 2025 Tumwater City Council consent agenda with a recommendation to approve.
Alyssa Jones Wood, who presented the item, said the consultant will "evaluate whether existing jurisdictional plans, practices, and policies are sufficient to meet established vehicle miles traveled reduction targets" and identify actions needed to close any gaps. Wood said the total project cost is "not to exceed $65,000," wrapped into the Thurston Climate Mitigation Collaborative budget.
Why it matters: the analysis is intended to inform future comprehensive plan updates — including transportation and climate elements — across Thurston County jurisdictions (Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater) and to align regional strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Details: Wood said the city would hold the contract and be reimbursed by participating jurisdictions, with an expected per‑jurisdiction share of $16,250. She described the work as interdepartmental and interjurisdictional and said interviews with technical staff from member jurisdictions are part of the scope.
Committee action: Committee members asked about staffing and who will lead technical review; Wood said transportation and engineering teams will provide technical oversight. The committee moved to place the agreement on the Dec. 2 council consent calendar with a recommendation to approve and authorize the mayor to sign; the motion passed by voice vote.
Next steps: The item will appear on the Dec. 2 Tumwater City Council consent agenda for consideration by the full council.
