HomeMy WebLinkAboutTIS 2025-08-25 Item 1E - Grant Acceptance - WSDOT for 2025-2027 Commute Trip ReductionCity of Tukwila
Thomas McLeod, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee
FROM: Nora Gierloff, DCD Director
BY: Alison Turner, Sustainable Transportation Program Manager
CC: Mayor McLeod
DATE: August 18, 2025
SUBJECT: Commute Trip Reduction Grant 2025-2027
ISSUE
The Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program is asking for approval to accept the WSDOT
CTR formula grant. The City has been allocated $103,200 for the 2025-2027 biennium.
BACKGROUND
The City's Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Program is mandated by the state and has been operational
since 1991. There are 17 CTR-affected worksites in Tukwila (including the City of Tukwila). Employers
are required to complete biennial Program Reports and Employee Surveys to track progress toward
goals. The TDM Program provides many services to assist employers with implementation of CTR
Programs including consultation, training for Employee Transportation Coordinators, and employee
outreach support.
DISCUSSION
WSDOT has provided a biennial allocation for the CTR Program since 1993. Funding had been flat at
$74,204 for many years but as a result of the Move Ahead Washington transportation package passed
in 2022, the funding formula was updated and the amount increased to $93,300 in 2023 and to
$103,200 this biennium. The work plan will include updating the City's CTR Ordinance #2201 and
associated municipal codes, which were originally adopted in 2008.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There will be no impact to the general fund. The allocation provides a consistent source of funding for
the TDM Program, which is leveraged for additional TDM grants.
RECOMM EN DATION
The Council is being asked to accept the WSDOT CTR formula grant and consider this item on the
Consent Agenda at the September 8, 2025, Special Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: CTR Award Letter
Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov
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Washington State
7I Department of Transportation
August 6, 2025
Alison Turner
City of Tukwila
6300 Southcenter Blvd
Tukwila, WA 98188
Transportation Building
310 Maple Park Avenue S.E.
P.O. Box 47300
Olympia, WA 98504-7300
360-705-7000
TTY: 1-800-833-6388
www.wsdot.wa.gov
Subject: 2025-2027 Commute Trip Reduction formula grant distribution
Dear Alison Turner:
Congratulations! We are pleased to distribute your organization's Commute Trip Reduction (CTR)
formula grant for the 2025-2027 biennium.
The Washington State Depaitinent of Transportation (WSDOT) is distributing CTR grant funding to 27
organizations across the state to assist regional transportation planning organizations, counties, cities,
and towns in implementing CTR plans.
Awards are contingent upon the availability of state funds.
Program
Commute Trip
Reduction
Emergency Ride
Home
Total Award
CTR formula distribution
for 2025-2027
$103,200
$103,200
The Transportation Demand Management Technical Committee determined your allocation of formula
funds.
CTR formula funds are reimbursable for grant -related activities beginning July 1, 2025. Project
expenditures accrued prior to this date may not be charged to your award.
Sasha James, CTR projects planner, is your primary WSDOT contact, who will assist you with
all aspects of your project. You can reach Sasha at sasha.james@wsdot.wa.gov or (360) 705-
7887 should you have questions or concerns.
We look forward to finalizing your grant agreement and funding your project so that we can help
you provide valuable services in your community. Again, congratulations!
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Alison Turner
August 6, 2025
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Sincerely,
Jill Nordstrom, grants and community partnerships manager
Public Transportation Division
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cc: Christopher Andree, City of Tukwila
Sasha James, WSDOT
Firas Makhlouf, WSDOT
Evan Olsen, WSDOT
Ricardo Gotla, WSDOT
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