Media contacts

News media can contact our communications staff for help and information about our transportation programs, projects and services.

WSDOT Headquarters

For information about WSDOT’s programs and policies, questions about the Secretary of Transportation or other general transportation topics, contact:

Stefanie Randolph, acting communications director
Stefanie.Randolph@wsdot.wa.gov

Barbara LaBoe, acting deputy communications director
Barbara.LaBoe@wsdot.wa.gov 

Active transportation

For information about programs and policies related to walking, biking, rolling, and Complete Streets contact:

Hannah Weinberger, communications
Hannah.Weinberger@wsdot.wa.gov

Aviation

For information about general aviation, public-use and state-owned airports, aircraft registration and emerging aeronautics, contact:

Christina Crea, communications
Christina.Crea@wsdot.wa.gov

Public Transportation Division   

For information about mass transit, special needs mobility, public transportation providers and organizations, contact:

Jef Lucero, public liaison
PTDEngage@wsdot.wa.gov

Rail, Freight and Ports Division

For information about trucking and freight issues, freight and passenger rail programs, and Washington ports, contact: 

Janet Matkin, communications manager
Janet.Matkin@wsdot.wa.gov

Tolling

For information about the Good To Go! tolling program, contact:

Chris Foster, communications manager
Chris.Foster@wsdot.wa.gov

Washington State Ferries

For information about ferry fleet operations, vessels, terminals, employees or electrification, contact:

Dana Warr, WSF deputy director of communications
dana.warr@wsdot.wa.gov

WSDOT Region Offices

Eastern Region

For information about state transportation projects, programs and services in Spokane, Adams, Lincoln, Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille and Whitman counties including the Keller Ferry, contact: 

Ryan Overton, communications manager
Ryan.Overton@wsdot.wa.gov

North Central Region

For information about state transportation projects, programs and services in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties, also parts of Adams, Franklin, King, Kittitas and Skagit counties, contact:

Lauren Loebsack, communications manager
Lauren.Loebsack@wsdot.wa.gov

Northwest Region

For information about state transportation projects, programs and services in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Island County counties (EXCEPT the SR 520 program, the I-405 Renton to Bellevue program, the SR 509 completion project and SR 167 corridor improvement program), contact:

RB McKeon, communications manager
RB.Mckeon@wsdot.wa.gov

AND

NWPublicAffairs@wsdot.wa.gov

Olympic Region

For information about state transportation projects, programs and services in Thurston, Pierce, Kitsap, Mason, Jefferson, Clallam and Grays Harbor counties (EXCEPT the Puget Sound Gateway Program’s SR 167 completion project), contact:

Cara Mitchell, communications manager
Cara.Mitchell@wsdot.wa.gov

AND

ORFeedback@wsdot.wa.gov

South Central Region

For information about state transportation projects, programs and services in Asotin, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Garfield, Kittitas, Walla Walla and Yakima counties, contact: 

Meagan Lott, communications manager
Meagan.Lott@wsdot.wa.gov

Southwest Region

For information about state transportation projects, programs and services in Clark, Cowlitz, Klickitat, Lewis, Pacific, Skamania and Wahkiakum counties, contact: 

Kelly Hanahan, communications manager
Kelly.Hanahan@wsdot.wa.gov

Major Construction Programs

These are large, complex and multi-contract construction programs. For general questions about roadway issues and operations, please refer to the region contacts.

Interstate Bridge Replacement Program

For information about the Interstate 5 multimodal crossing over the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon, contact:

Kimberly Pincheira, communications and external relations manager
Kimberly.Pincheira@wsdot.wa.gov

AND

media@interstatebridge.org

Interstate 405/State Route 167 Corridor Program

For information about this series of projects on I-405 and SR 167 to improve travel between Lynnwood and the Renton/Tukwila area, contact:

Craig Smiley, construction communications manager
craig.smiley@consultant.wsdot.wa.gov

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I-405/SR 167 Corridor Communications
i405sr167Program@wsdot.wa.gov

Interstate 90 Snoqualmie Pass East

For information about the 15-mile improvement project between Hyak and Easton, including adding new lanes and chain-up areas, replacing pavement and building wildlife crossings, contact:

Summer Derrey, communications
Summer.Derrey@wsdot.wa.gov 

Puget Sound Gateway Program

For information about the construction program that will complete SR 509 in King County and SR 167 in Pierce County, contact: 

Kris Olsen, communications manager
Kris.Olsen@wsdot.wa.gov

SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Program

For information about SR 520 improvements between Bellevue and Seattle, including replacing bridges, transit and roadway improvements, contact:

Steve Peer, communications manager
Steve.Peer@wsdot.wa.gov

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SR 520 Program
sr520bridge@wsdot.wa.gov

Slow down on ice and snow.

It's easier to skid or lose control traveling at higher speeds. Give yourself more time to stop.

Carry chains, practice installing them.

Winter conditions could mean chains are required on your route. Practice putting them on your vehicle ahead of time.

Pack your winter car kit.

Carry extra supplies like warm clothing, ice scraper and brush, jumper cables and other emergency items.