Public comment invited for May 2026 transportation program amendment.

Public Comment for M/RTIP May 2026LEGAL NOTICE
AVAILABILITY AND PUBLIC COMMENT FOR AMENDMENT TO THE METROPOLITAN AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR MAY 2026
Longview, WA — The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) invites the public to comment on one project for the May 2026 Metropolitan and Regional Transportation Improvement Program Amendment. WSDOT Southwest Region has submitted a request to amend the Asphalt/Chip Seal Preservation Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (MPO) regionwide project. This request is to increase the total estimated project cost by 61% (increase of $5,790,643).The M/RTIP is a four-year program of transportation projects with secured funding ready to move forward. Projects on the M/RTIP are either funded in whole, or in part, with federal programs, are regionally significant, or both. Once projects are identified on the M/RTIP they are forwarded to WSDOT to be included on the Washington Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments is a multi-purpose association of governments that delivers a diverse array of federal, state and local programs while fulfilling its primary function as a regional planning organization.Beginning April 2nd, 2026, the May 2026 M/RTIP Amendment will be available online at www.cwcog.org or by calling the CWCOG office at (360) 577-3041 for pick-up at 959 11 th Avenue, Suite A, Longview WA. Questions may be directed to Robert Stevens, Senior Transportation Planner, by regular mail - PO Box 128, Kelso WA 98626 or via email - cwcog@cwcog.org . Close date for comments is April 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.If special accommodations are needed to participate in this process, please call us at 360-577-3041 by 5:00 p.m. April 9, 2026. Ask for the ADA Coordinator. For TDD users, please use the state's toll-free relay service, (800) 833-6388, and ask the operator to dial 360-956-7575.4/4 COL-WA-101611