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Planning commission recommends 2027–2032 transportation improvement program to City Council
Summary
The Lacey Planning Commission voted to recommend the 2027–2032 six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to the City Council, including a modest budget adjustment to College Street Phase 3 to align with recently applied-for grants; some grant-funded work may not start until 2030–2032.
The Lacey Planning Commission on June 10 voted to recommend the 2027–2032 six-year Transportation Improvement Program to the City Council, including a modest cost adjustment to the College Street Corridor Phase 3 project to match recently submitted grant applications.
The recommendation came after staff explained the TIP is a state and federally required list of 14 regionally significant projects that must be updated annually. Staff said the only substantive change this year is an upward cost adjustment for College Street Phase 3 so the project stays within grant-application thresholds.
"You have to be on the TIP in order to obligate the funding," a presenter said, adding that being within 10% of the grant estimate accelerates the funding process. The presenter also told commissioners that some grant money being sought for College Street and the Woodland Trail extension would not be available until about 2030–2032.
During public comment, Barbara Mock, a resident of the Ovation and Oak Tree 55-plus community, praised the city's transportation documents and story map and urged extension of the Karen Frasier Woodland Trail. "My dream would be able to go from my house to East Olympia without going on the busy roads," Mock said, and offered volunteer help: "The Ovation Bike Club stands ready to help wherever we can to get the Karen Frasier Woodland extension completed." Her remarks were entered into the record during the public comment period.
After brief discussion, a commissioner moved to recommend adoption of the TIP with the modifications presented. The motion was seconded (Alan) and approved by voice vote; the transcript records that commissioners voted in favor but does not include a roll-call tally.
The commission's recommendation will go to the City Council for review and final action. Staff noted the next steps include Council review at a scheduled work session; several council briefings and hearings on related 2026 docket items are expected through July.
Meeting attendees were reminded that the TIP must be consistent with the city's transportation comprehensive plan and that inclusion on the TIP is necessary to obligate state and federal grant funds.
The Planning Commission adjourned following the action.
