Washington Administrative Code

The methodology shall consider direct and indirect costs and benefits for all reasonable options to meet planning goals and objectives. The methodology shall treat demand and supply resources on a consistent and integrated basis. The regional transportation planning organizations…

The regional transportation planning program is meant to foster an ongoing transportation planning and decision-making process that actively plans for the improvement of regional transportation systems and coordinates this process among jurisdictions. The goals and objectives of …

Each regional transportation planning organization shall develop a regional transportation strategy. The strategy should identify alternative transportation modes within the region and recommend policies to:(1) Address each transportation mode;(2) Address intermodal connections b…

(1) The following components shall be developed and incorporated in the RTP:(a) An inventory of existing regional transportation facilities and services, including physical, operational, and usage characteristics of the regional transportation system;(b) An evaluation of current …

The financial component shall include the following:(1) An analysis of funding capacity including an inventory of revenue sources for regional transportation improvements, and probable funding levels available for regional transportation improvements from each source;(2) Probable…

Based upon the identified needs and probable funding levels within the region, the proposed future transportation network defines specific facility or service improvements, transportation system management strategies, and demand management strategies proposed for implementation o…

Within those RTPOs where there is an existing or proposed high capacity transit system, the regional transportation plan shall discuss the relationship between the high capacity transit system and conventional public transit system. This could include policies to maintain coordin…

(1) By December 31, 1996, each RTPO shall certify, that the transportation element of all comprehensive plans for cities and counties planning under the Growth Management Act:(a) Reflect the transportation guidelines and principles established in the regional transportation plan;…

(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 re…

For the purposes of RCW 46.63.200 (4)(b), a worker is present in a state highway work zone when at least one state employee, contractor, or agent of the state, or any other individual authorized by the department of transportation, is within the state highway work zone for the pu…

The 11th Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD), published by the Federal Highway Administration and approved by the Federal Highway Administrator as the national standard for all highways open to public travel, was duly adopted …

Pursuant to RCW 46.04.220, amend MUTCD Section 1C.02, definition number 113, Intersections, Subsection (b) to read:The junction of an alley with a street or highway shall not constitute an intersection.[Statutory Authority: RCW 47.36.030. WSR 25-20-055, s 468-95-022, filed 9/26/2…

Revise MUTCD Section 2B.21, Paragraph 13 to read:Standard:Speed Limit (R2-1) signs (see Figure 2B-3) shall display the speed limit established by statute; or, by an ordinance or regulation adopted by the authorized agency, based on the engineering study and traffic investigation …

Pursuant to RCW 46.61.055, amend Paragraph 01 of MUTCD Section 2B.60 to read:The NO TURN ON RED sign (R10-11, R10-11b) shall be used to prohibit any right turn on red; or a left turn on red from a one-way or two-way street into a one-way street carrying traffic in the direction o…

Add new option at the end of MUTCD Section 2B.57 to read:Option:Sign supports for R9-2 and R9-3 series signs located at closed crosswalks may include a cane detectable device as part of the sign base.[Statutory Authority: RCW 47.36.030. WSR 25-20-055, s 468-95-123, filed 9/26/25,…

Pursuant to RCW 47.36.270, a regional shopping center may be signed as a supplemental guide sign destination from state highways in accordance with the applicable sections of MUTCD Part 2 Chapter 2D, Guide Signs - Conventional Roads, and MUTCD Part 2 Chapter 2E Guide Signs - Free…

Pursuant to RCW 47.36.280, the Standard in MUTCD Section 3B.10, is revised to read:Edge lines shall be used on all freeways and expressways, rural multilane divided highways, all principal arterials and minor arterials within urbanized areas, except when curb or sidewalk exists, …

Amend paragraph 13 of MUTCD Section 3B.19 to read:If used, stop lines should be placed a minimum of 4 feet in advance of the nearest crosswalk line at controlled intersections. Yield lines at roundabout intersections should be as provided in Section 3D.04. In the absence of a mar…

Pursuant to RCW 46.61.055, amend paragraph 03 in the Standard of MUTCD Section 4A.03, item C.1, to read:Vehicle operators facing a steady circular red signal may, after stopping, proceed to make a right turn from a one-way or two-way street into a two-way street or into a one-way…

Pursuant to RCW 46.61.072, amend the Standard of MUTCD Section 4T.02, paragraph B, to read:A steady yellow x or a flashing red x means that a driver should prepare to vacate, in a safe manner, the lane over which the signal is located because a lane control change is being made, …

Pursuant to RCW 46.61.072, in MUTCD Section 4T.04, amend paragraph 03 to read:A moving condition in one direction shall be terminated either by the immediate display of a red x signal indication or by a yellow x signal indication followed by a red x signal indication or a flashin…

Pursuant to RCW 36.75.300, there is added to paragraph 01 of Section 2C.33 of the MUTCD, the following pertaining to signing of low volume county roads:The PRIMITIVE ROAD (I7-701) sign may be used for gravel roads that are not part of the county primary road system and have an an…

Amend MUTCD Table 6B-1 to read:Recommended Temporary Sign Spacing (1)FREEWAYS & EXPRESSWAYS (1)1000'+/-HIGHWAYS, ROADS, & STREETS60-70 MPH800'+/-45-55 MPH500'+/-35-40 MPH350'+/-20-30 MPH200'+/- (2)(1) If necessary, spacing may be adjusted (increased or decreased) for field condit…

Amend MUTCD Section 6K.01, paragraph 04 to read:Guidance:The spacing between channelizing devices at tapers should not exceed a distance in feet equal to the speed limit in mph, up to a maximum of 40 feet. The spacing between channelizing devices along tangents should not exceed …

Add a new Standard to MUTCD Section 6D.05 to read:Standard:Flagger directions at signalized intersections shall not be in conflict with signal displays and the signal must be either shut down or placed in all-red flash mode as appropriate for the intersection operation except dur…

Add a new Standard to MUTCD Section 6D.06 to read:Standard:Except for emergencies, a single flagger shall not flag from the center of an intersection unless separate flaggers are controlling each intersection approach.Support:A law enforcement officer may flag from the intersecti…

Amend MUTCD Section 6F.02, Paragraph 11 and 12 to read:Guidance:11 Except as provided in Paragraph 12 of this Section, signs mounted on portable sign supports that do not meet the minimum mounting heights provided in Part 2 should not be used for a duration of more than seven day…

Pursuant to RCW 47.36.200, a warning sign displaying the word message motorcycles use extreme caution (W21-1701) is added to MUTCD Figure 6H-1. The sign shall be diamond shaped with black letters on an orange background.[Statutory Authority: RCW 47.36.030. WSR 25-20-055, s 468-95…

Pursuant to RCW 47.36.200, amend MUTCD Section 6H.34 to read:A supplemental plaque displaying the message motorcycles use extreme caution is added to MUTCD Figure 6H-1. Delete the Motorcycle symbol (W8-15P) plaque from Figure 6H-1.The motorcycles use extreme caution (W21-1701P) p…

Amend MUTCD Figure 6H-1 and Section 6H.27 to read:A warning sign displaying the word message abrupt lane edge is added to MUTCD Figure 6H-1. The sign shall be diamond shaped with black letters on an orange background.Section 6H.27 Abrupt lane edge sign (W21-801)Guidance:The abrup…

Amend MUTCD Section 6J.02, paragraph 02 to read:Guidance:When permanent markings are either removed or obliterated during work activities and the road is open to traffic, temporary pavement markings should remain in place until it is practical and possible to install permanent ma…

In Figure 7B-1 and Table 7B-1 add the school bus turn around (S3-201) sign.[Statutory Authority: RCW 47.36.030. WSR 25-20-055, s 468-95-322, filed 9/26/25, effective 10/27/25; WSR 11-23-101, § 468-95-322, filed 11/18/11, effective 12/19/11.]

Pursuant to RCW 46.61.440, paragraph 05 in MUTCD Section 7B.05 is replaced with a Standard to read:The beginning point of a reduced school or playground speed zone shall extend for 300 feet in either direction from the marked crosswalk when the marked crosswalk is fully posted wi…

Amend MUTCD Section 7B.05 by adding the following to paragraph 07:The supplemental or lower panel of a School Speed Limit 20 sign which reads When Children are Present shall indicate to the motorist that the 20 mile per hour school speed limit is in force under any of the followi…

Amend paragraph 07 of the standard in MUTCD Section 7B.05 to read:The School Speed Limit assembly shall be either a fixed-message sign assembly or a changeable message sign. The fixed-message School Speed Limit assembly shall consist of a top plaque (S4-3) with the legend SCHOOL,…

Amend MUTCD Figure 9E-17, to show a normal solid white line instead of a wide solid white line.[Statutory Authority: RCW 47.36.030. WSR 25-20-055, s 468-95-370, filed 9/26/25, effective 10/27/25. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 46.36.030 [RCW 47.36.030]. WSR 05-23-…

WAC 474-01-010The purpose of this chapter is to provide rules for the office of the state treasurer to implement the provisions of chapter 42.56 RCW relating to public records.[Statutory Authority: RCW 42.56.040, 42.56.070, and 42.56.100. WSR 26-15-003, s 474-01-010, filed 7/2/26…

(1) Public records. "Public record" includes any writing containing information relating to the conduct of governmental or proprietary function prepared, owned, used or retained by any state or local agency regardless of physical form or characteristics.(2) Writing. "Writing" mea…

WAC 474-01-030(1) The office of the state treasurer is established by section 1, Article III of the Washington state constitution, headed by an elected official, and empowered to perform all duties prescribed by law. The office of the state treasurer shall throughout this chapter…

The state treasurer is by statute designated as the fiscal agent of the state of Washington and is charged with the responsibility of performing all statutorily assigned duties commensurate with that designation.[Order 2, § 474-01-040, filed 7/30/74.]

All public records of the state treasurer's office as defined in WAC 474-01-020 are deemed to be available for public inspection and copying pursuant to these rules, except as otherwise provided by section 31, Laws of 1973, and WAC 474-01-020.[Order 2, § 474-01-050, filed 7/30/74…

WAC 474-01-060(1) The public records officer is designated by the office pursuant to RCW 42.56.580 and is responsible for the implementation of the office's rules regarding release of public records and ensuring compliance with the public records disclosure requirements of chapte…

WAC 474-01-070The office's public records are available for inspection and copying during customary office hours. Absent an emergency or other unforeseen, exigent circumstances, records may be available at the administrative office without an appointment from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p…

WAC 474-01-075(1) The office has implemented an indexing system for the identification and location of records required to be indexed by RCW 42.56.070(5) and 34.05.220(2). The following records, if any, shall be indexed as follows:(a) Orders, including final orders and adjudicati…

WAC 474-01-080(1) This procedure for requesting public records ensures the office can provide the fullest assistance to requestors; prevent unreasonable invasions of privacy; protect public records from damage or disorganization; and prevent excessive interference with essential …

WAC 474-01-085(1) Upon receipt of a public records request, it will be recorded in the office's public records tracking system and will be assigned a tracking number.(2) The public records officer will evaluate the request to determine the availability and potential volume of req…

WAC 474-01-091(1) There is no fee to inspect public records. The office may impose a charge for providing copies of public records.(2) The office does not calculate the actual costs for copying records because doing so would be unduly burdensome for the following reasons:(a) The …