SW Washington Regional Transportation Council Seeks Public Feedback on Transportation Safety Improvements in Klickitat and Skamania Counties

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The Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Council (RTC) is inviting residents, travelers, and community stakeholders to participate in a month-long engagement effort to help shape critical transportation safety improvements in Klickitat and Skamania counties. As part of developing the Gorge Safety Action Plan, RTC has released a set of recommended strategies intended to reduce fatal and serious-injury crashes and create safer roads for all users.

According to the Safety Action Plan materials (2019–2023), 9% of all reported crashes in the two-county region resulted in fatalities or serious injuries, with the primary contributing factors including speeding (32%), impairment (22%), and distraction (13%). Crash types most associated with severe outcomes include roadway departures or collisions with fixed objects (56%), motorcycle-involved crashes (31%), intersection crashes (9%), and pedestrian-involved collisions (2%).

The plan is guided by the Safe System Approach, emphasizing safer road users, safer vehicles, safer speeds, safer roads, land use, and post-crash care.

Public Participation Opportunities

RTC is encouraging community members to review proposed improvements and share their input in two ways:

Online Open House

In-Person Pop-Up Event

  • Saturday, December 20
  • 12:00–1:00 PM
  • A&J Market, Stevenson
  • Meet the project team, ask questions, and provide input directly

Community feedback will help RTC refine project priorities and advance safety strategies that aim to reduce fatal and serious-injury crashes and improve road safety for everyone.

 

Contact for More Information:

Adam Fiss (He/Him)
Senior Planner
Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Council
1601 E Fourth Plain Blvd – Bldg 17, Suite 430
Vancouver, WA 98660
Phone: 564-397-5232
Email: adam.fiss@rtc.wa.gov
Website: https://www.rtc.wa.gov/

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