State transportation commission to host public meetings in Walla Walla next week
By Dan Thesman on Friday, April 17th, 2026 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
WALLA WALLA – Local residents will have the opportunity to address state transportation leaders next week as the Washington State Transportation Commission convenes in Walla Walla to discuss the region’s safety and mobility needs.
The commission is scheduled to meet Tuesday and Wednesday at Walla Walla City Hall, 15 N. Third Ave. The two-day session is the first of four outreach meetings the commission has planned across the state for 2026.
According to commission officials, the meetings are designed to gather direct input from the public and local transportation providers. These insights are used to help shape the formal recommendations the commission presents annually to the governor and the state Legislature.
Tuesday’s session will run from 1-4:30 p.m., followed by a Wednesday session from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. For those unable to attend in person, the meetings will be available via Zoom and streamed live on TVW.
A formal public comment period is scheduled for 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday. Members of the community may also submit written testimony via email to transc@wstc.wa.gov.
Additional details, including the full agenda and registration links for virtual attendance, are available on the commission’s website at https://wstc.wa.gov/agendas/
File photo of Walla Walla City Hall where the meetings will be held
