Gray Notebook
The Gray Notebook is our agency's quarterly performance and accountability report. Each edition features quarterly, semi-annual and annual updates on key agency functions and provides in-depth analysis of topics that align with Washington's transportation goals as well as our strategic plan.
The latest Gray Notebook (PDF 4.7MB) for the quarter ending March 31, 2022 features annual articles on Worker Safety, Amtrak Cascades, Wetlands Protection, Wildlife Habitat Connectivity and Commercial Vehicle Services. This edition also includes quarterly updates on Incident Response and Washington State Ferries.
Gray Notebooks are subject to correction and clarification. All editions can be found in the Gray Notebook archives.
Project delivery
Quarterly updates on the delivery of projects funded by the Connecting Washington transportation package, the 2005 Transportation Partnership Account package, the 2003 Nickel transportation funding package, and by Pre-existing Funds, appear in the Gray Notebook's Stewardship section.
Policy goals
WSDOT's Statewide Transportation Policy Goals (PDF 3.8MB) is an overview of the key performance indicators for five of the six transportation policy goals. It shows the current and previous performance mark for each measure, and indicates which way the program is trending.
Performance Story Maps
The Gray Notebook features interactive online maps that showcase WSDOT’s work around the state and include graphs and data as well as links to additional online resources.
8,683 animals crossed the Snoqualmie Pass East Project area
as recorded by WSDOT and partners in 2020 and 2021.
46% increase in Amtrak Cascades ridership to 251,000 passengers
in 2021 compared to 172,000 in 2020.
Nine wetland and stream mitigation sites across 32.7 acres added
to our monitoring program in 2021 to help offset climate change impacts.