Press Release

Vancouver, Washington -- The Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Council has released the Draft 2006-2008 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) for public review and comment.

The Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program is a prioritized program of transportation projects to be implemented in the next three-years that address the regional transportation system needs within Clark County, Washington. Copies of the Draft MTIP are available for review at RTC�s office, 1300 Franklin St, 4th Floor, Vancouver, Washington, or a draft list of projects may be downloaded here (132K PDF). Written comments should be sent to the attention of Dale Robins, RTC, PO Box 1366, Vancouver, WA 986666-1366.

The formal public comment and review period that began with the release of the draft MTIP will continue through October 3, 2005. A summary of any public comments received during this period will be provided at the October 4, 2005, RTC Board of Directors meeting when the Draft 2006-2008 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program is scheduled to be recommended for final approval.

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