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White Salmon approves Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan, prioritizing failing roads
Summary
The White Salmon City Council adopted Resolution 2026-05-645 on June 3, 2026, approving the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan (2027–2032), shifting emphasis toward failing roads and adding the Dock Grade railroad crossing to be eligible for state funding; adoption does not obligate the city to construct listed projects.
The White Salmon City Council on June 3 approved Resolution 2026-05-645, adopting the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) for 2027–2032. Public Works Director Chris True presented the plan and said adoption makes projects eligible for certain funding but does not commit the city to complete each project.
Director Chris True said the largest change from the prior year is a shift toward prioritizing failing roads over smaller resurfacing projects. He also said staff added the Dock Grade railroad crossing to the list because of ongoing issues with damaged or removed channelization devices.
The mayor opened public testimony on the plan; no members of the public spoke. Council members discussed that priorities are updated annually and noted that listing projects on the STIP is a prerequisite to pursue state funding opportunities.
Doug Rainbolt moved and Morella Mora seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2026-05-645. The motion passed 4-0: Giant — Aye, Rainbolt — Aye, Mora — Aye, Lindley — Aye. Councilmember Patty Fink had left the meeting prior to the vote; a quorum remained.
Public Works staff will pursue funding opportunities for prioritized projects. Adoption puts the projects on the city’s eligibility list for Transportation Improvement Board and other funding but does not create contractual obligations to construct them.
