Thurston Regional Planning Council seeking public input on proposed transportation projects in Tenino

The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) is accepting public comments on proposed amendments to the 2026-29 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP), which includes state-sponsored and federally funded projects in the region.

The proposed amendments include six projects for the City of Tenino.

• Tenino Trail Extension. The project involves extending the Yelm Tenino Trail along Old Highway 99 from the west city limits to the intersection of 6th Street/Crowder with Park Avenue.
• Old Highway 99 West. The project involves asphalt grinding and asphalt overlay from the wastewater treatment plant to Tenino City limits.
• Old Military Road. The project calls for crack seal and chipseal from Sussex Street E to Old Military Road.
• McClellan Street. The project would widen, install drainage and chipseal from Sussex Avenue W to Whichman Street South.
• Morning Side Drive. The project would repair, chipseal and complete safety improvements, as needed, from McClellan Street to Morning Side Drive.
• Eureka Street South. The project would widen, repair, chipseal and complete safety improvements, as needed, from Sussex Avenue E to Park Avenue E.

Residents can submit comments to TRPC Assistant Planner Sara Porter via email at porters@trpc.org, by mail at 2411 Chandler Court SE, Olympia, WA 98502, or by phone at 360-956-7575  and fax at 360-741-2545).

The TRPC opened the public comment period on Dec. 22, and it will remain open until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026.

All comments will be presented to the Transportation Policy Board for consideration on Jan. 7, 2026.