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HomeMy WebLinkAbout022026 County Road Connection _ February 2026ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. The latest news, changes, announcements and insights from CRAB this month <https://images.e2ma.net/images/spacer.gif> <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9yjxrn/18hk51mb/5fm39yc> <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9yjxrn/18hk51mb/l8m39yc> A NOTE FROM OUR DIRECTOR.... While February marks the month of valentines, Hallmark cards, and red roses, love- dovey is not quite the theme in Olympia. It is mid-legislative session and tensions are high. The first fiscal cutoff <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9yjxrn/18hk51mb/10n39yc> has passed, and the February revenue forecast <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9yjxrn/18hk51mb/hto39yc> was released Wednesday, February 18th. Adding to the gloom, the transportation forecast was down $101 million for the 2025-2027 biennium. The forecast, coupled with the cutoff, signify budget proposals are near, and everyone is wondering whether their project or program will be included. Transportation budgets are expected to be released Sunday or Monday, with a public hearing in the House Monday afternoon, and in the Senate Tuesday afternoon. We here at CRAB await anxiously as well. With a $2.2 million request <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9yjxrn/18hk51mb/xlp39yc> for the local road program, we are hopeful the Legislature will fulfill our request so counties can be fully prepared to get shovels into our local roads on July 1, 2027 when the first revenue deposit is due into the program account. We have been working hard in the lead up to these next few weeks. The Board spent a day in late-January meeting with lawmakers to explain the importance of our budget request, and the inaugural Local Road Program call for projects <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9yjxrn/18hk51mb/deq39yc> went out February 5, 2026. Even with the legislative halls full of angst and anticipation it is an exciting time to be at CRAB. In this month’s newsletter you’ll read what has been keeping us busy, and what we have in store over the next few months. A very happy Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day and Groundhog Day to those who celebrate. Jane Wall, Executive Director <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9yjxrn/18hk51mb/t6q39yc> What's New from Our Latest Board Meeting The latest developments, certifications, decisions and changes coming out of our fall board meeting, held in Olympia on January 29th and a few pics from our legislative meetings at the Capitol. The Board will be hold its next board meeting Thursday, April 30th, 2026 and Friday, May 1... Check Out the Notes <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9yjxrn/18hk51mb/9yr39yc> <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9yjxrn/18hk51mb/5jt39yc> CALL FOR PROJECTS! The New Local Road Program is Open for Applications We are pleased to announce the next major milestone for the Local Road Program: the program is now open for applications! At our board meeting, the proposed WAC rules were reviewed and approved and a call for projects has been authorized. Learn More <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9yjxrn/18hk51mb/lcu39yc> <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9yjxrn/18hk51mb/hxv39yc> Join Us March 18-20 in Chelan! We are excited to see our county and city partners for the 2026 Road Design Conference! We will be gathering at Campbell's Resort in Chelan on Wednesday, March 18th through Friday, March 20th for a full line up of educational speakers, industry trends and networking opportunities. Preliminary Agenda <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9yjxrn/18hk51mb/xpw39yc> Conference Info <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9yjxrn/18hk51mb/tay39yc> MARK YOUR CALENDAR MARCH 18-20 Road Design Conference <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9yjxrn/18hk51mb/pvz39yc> Campbell's Resort | Chelan, WA APRIL 30 - MAY 1 CRAB Board Meeting <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9yjxrn/18hk51mb/5n039yc> CRAB Office | Olympia, WA MAY 12-14 Office of the County Engineer Training <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9yjxrn/18hk51mb/lg139yc> County Road Administration Board | Olympia, WA Other noteworthy information.... ‘Early stages of critical failure’: Funding outlook is grim for Washington state road upkeep <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9yjxrn/18hk51mb/18139yc>   WSTC unveils new Washington Transportation Plan Vision 2050 website <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9yjxrn/18hk51mb/h1239yc>   <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9yjxrn/18hk51mb/xt339yc> USDOT opportunities, challenges of safer speeds and speed management <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9yjxrn/18hk51mb/dm439yc>   Pierce County staff receive 2025 Governor's Lifesaving Award <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9yjxrn/18hk51mb/te539yc>   WA State history of unnatural disasters (pgs 30-32) <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9yjxrn/18hk51mb/96539yc> SUBSCRIBE <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9yjxrn/18hk51mb/pz639yc> Sign up to receive the newsletters you want or manage your subscription. © 2025 County Road Administration Board. 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