WAC 468-86-160. Regional transportation improvement program

(1) Each RTPO shall compile a regional transportation improvement program (TIP) at least once every two years. The regional TIP shall: (a) Be developed on a cooperative basis by local government agencies, public transit agencies, and the department of transportation within each region; (b) Consist of a list of regionally significant transportation projects and programs including projects proposed for construction and transportation demand management measures proposed to be implemented during each year for the next six-year period; (c) Consist of regionally significant projects included in the local six-year transit development plans and six-year comprehensive transportation programs required by RCW 35.58.2795 , 35.77.010 , and 36.81.121 for transit agencies, cities, towns, and counties; (d) Include all proposed WSDOT projects in the region; (e) Include only projects consistent with the regional transportation plan; (f) Include a financial section outlining: (i) Sources of funding reasonably expected to be received for each year of the ensuing three-year period; and (ii) All assumptions and explanations supporting the expected levels of funding consistent with information included in the financial component of the regional transportation plan. (2) The six-year regional TIP developed by each RTPO is intended for use as a planning document and shall be available at the lead planning agency office of the RTPO.