Want to see what future transportation improvement projects are in store for communities across the state? Then check out Washington’s final draft of the 2014-2017 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

The Washington State Department of Transportation is now accepting public comment on the draft STIP which includes more than 1,000 transportation improvement projects across the state. WSDOT developed the list of projects in coordination with the metropolitan and regional transportation planning organizations to ensure that the projects are consistent with local, regional and state plans.

The 2014-17 STIP includes improvement projects utilizing $1.8 billion in federal funds. Projects include pavement overlays, roadway widening, bridge replacement or repair, signal systems, safety enhancements, bicycle and pedestrian facilities and transit facilities.

The 30-day public comment period is the final step in the process of adopting the STIP. Comments are being accepted on the plan until Dec. 17. Any comments received will be sent to the respective local planning organization for their consideration.

Comments may be submitted by email at nancy.huntley@wsdot.wa.gov or mail to: Nancy Huntley, P.O. Box 47390, Olympia, WA 98504-7390. They can also be submitted by fax at 360-705-6822.