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)

Contact information

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

Performance highlights from the Gray Notebook

14 fish passage projects were completed in 2020

improving access to 54.2 miles of upstream habitat.

11,959 incidents responded to

by WSDOT’s incident Response teams during second quarter of 2021, 15% more than same quarter in 2020.

41 Pre-existing Funds Projects Advertised

during the eighth quarter of the 2019-2021 biennium.