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Council adopts six‑year transportation improvement program for 2027–2032
Summary
Tumwater adopted Resolution R2026‑009, its six‑year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) covering 2027–2032; the TIP lists capacity, multimodal and preservation projects and is required by state law for grant eligibility.
Deputy Director Jeff Cook presented the proposed TIP for 2027–2032 and framed it as the required municipal six‑year transportation program under state statute. Cook said TIP entries enable projects to be considered for federal and state funding and noted three project categories: capacity, multimodal and preservation.
Notable items mentioned included the East Street Connection (maintained on the list as programmatic while funding opportunities are sought), a new roundabout at 93rd Avenue & Case, the Tidy Drive extension linked to a regional retail site, and a "missing link" improvement program to fill smaller gaps in the network. Cook also said the Second Avenue pedestrian/bicycle intersection project and a Perl Creek fish‑passage project were removed from the TIP because they are funded and under construction.
After the presentation and no public testimony, the council moved to adopt Resolution R2026‑009 by voice vote; the motion passed unanimously. Staff said adoption allows the city to include projects in regional and state funding lists and to pursue grant opportunities tied to TIP inclusion.
