Diversity, equity and inclusion

We are deeply committed to actively combatting racism and strengthening our anti-racist, diversity, equity and inclusion efforts to guarantee that our transportation system serves all Washingtonians.

We have recently launched a new Executive Order regarding this matter and are creating a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Work Plan. For more information, see the documents below.

Anti-Racism Policy and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Planning Executive Order 1119 (PDF 271KB)

Strategic Planning Listening Sessions & Organizational Equity Readiness Baseline Assessment (PDF 1.31MB)

WSDOT Equity Study (PDF 11MB)

Equity Study Frequently Asked Questions (PDF 126KB)

Women in the Transportation Industry Ten Percent in Ten Years Pledge (PDF 161KB)

Equity Lens (PDF 183KB)

Contact information

Jackie Bayne
Assistant Director, Office of Equal Opportunity
Jackie.Bayne@wsdot.wa.gov
360-705-7084

Performance highlights from the Gray Notebook

Zero emission electric vehicle registrations in Washington

increased 192% between 2017 and 2021.

45 projects to improve freight rail structures and freight movement

were underway as of December 31, 2021.

Washington state leveraged $100,000 to secure $27 million

in funding for airport investments in Fiscal Year 2022.