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This long-range transportation plan supports the advancement and coordination of shared statewide transportation priorities in Washington .
About Vision 2050
Vision 2050 focuses on three Priority Areas that encompass and identify strategies to reach Washington State’s Transportation Policy Goals.
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Together we can build the future we want. Learn about how Vision 2050 strengthens partnerships and collaborations for all of Washington.
The Road AheadThe Washington Transportation Plan (WTP) Vision 2050 is a policy plan for Washington state designed to provide guidance which can be operationalized and implemented by various transportation agencies, jurisdictions, and transportation service providers across the state.
The Grant Street Pier in Vancouver
The U.S. 101 Elwha River Bridge Replacement Project in Port Angeles
WTP Vision 2050 embodies the understanding that the choices we make today will shape the reality of tomorrow. This plan’s vision statement calls for a delicate balance between addressing urgent transportation needs while also keeping an eye on long-term goals.
WTP Vision 2050 provides a long-term vision for our future that is anchored in in key policy direction set forth by the Legislature through its six transportation policy goals and hallmark acts.
Washington State must work to adequately fund the preservation and maintenance of our essential transportation infrastructure, including roadways, bridges, railways, and transit assets, to ensure safety, reliability, and long-term efficacy of the transportation system.
Policy Goals: Preservation & Stewardship
Washington State communities must be made safe and well-connected by prioritizing transportation infrastructure that enhances mobility, accessibility, and safety. We should work to build and maintain transportation systems that minimize collisions and provide equitable access to all Washingtonians.
Washington State’s transportation system must be capable of responding and adapting to frequent and severe weather events. We must employ strategies to avoid disruptions and maintain connectivity of travelers and freight, while at the same time ensuring the long-term sustainability of our transportation system and natural environment.
State Policy Goals: Economic Vitality & Environment
The M/V Walla Walla ferry
By 2050, Washington’s transportation system is sustainably funded, seamlessly integrated, and built on strong partnerships across all jurisdictions. It supports economic growth while meeting the urgent demands of climate and resiliency—promoting innovation and improving public health and safety to enhance the quality of life for all Washingtonians, now and for generations to come.
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