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ODOT outlines constrained STIP, proposes "Great Streets" projects including safety investments in Washington County

Washington County Coordinating Committee (WCCCC) · March 17, 2026
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Summary

ODOT Region 1 told WCCCC that declining federal/state revenues shrink the draft STIP; the department proposes a 10-year CIP and has identified a "Great Streets" package with safety and transit-support projects in Washington County (lighting, signals, RFBS crosswalks and sidewalk infill to support TV Highway BRT). Few new paving and bridge projects are funded in the draft STIP.

Chris Ford, ODOT Region 1 policy and development manager, presented the draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program and how it affects the region.

Ford said the STIP allocation through federal fiscal 2030 is constrained by declining federal formula funds and rising costs. He noted a 40% reduction in "fix it" (state-of-good-repair) funding in the proposed allocation compared with prior steps, fewer projects moving forward overall, and an estimated $7.5 million of unallocated funds ODOT is proposing for a "Great Streets 2.0" program that packages safety, paving and…

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