Public transportation contacts
This is where you will find contact information for staff in the WSDOT Public Transportation Division and other organizations that deliver public transportation services.
WSDOT Public Transportation Division
General questions
Executive office
Tanna Avila
Administrative Assistant to Brian Lagerberg, Director
(360) 705-7011
tanna.avila@wsdot.wa.gov
P.O. Box 47387, Olympia, WA 98504-7387
Project managers
For current customers, the project manager listed on your agreement is the best place to start.
For operating, planning, mobility management and some TDM projects
Community Transportation Planners Regions map (PDF 1.04MB)
Bill Baumann
Community Transportation Planner for Grays Harbor, Pacific, Lewis, Clark, Skamania, Cowlitz, Klickitat and Wahkiakum counties
(360) 701-6788
bill.baumann@wsdot.wa.gov
Matthew Cramer
Community Transportation Planner for King and Pierce counties
(360) 905-2152
matthew.cramer@wsdot.wa.gov
Lance Durbin
Community Transportation Planner for Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens and Whitman counties
(509) 654-6367
lance.durbin@wsdot.wa.gov
Rosenda Henley
Community Transportation Planner for Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Kittitas, Lincoln and Okanogan counties
(564) 233-1107
rosenda.henley@wsdot.wa.gov
Kristin Melcher
Community Transportation Planner for Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla and Yakima counties
(564) 233-1354
kristin.melcher@wsdot.wa.gov
Elizabeth Safsten
Community Transportation Planner for Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, Thurston and Mason counties
(360) 705-6885
elizabeth.safsten@wsdot.wa.gov
Katie Stanford
Community Transportation Planner for Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties
(360) 705-7912
katie.stanford@wsdot.wa.gov
Capital vehicle or equipment procurement
Capital Vehicle and Equipment Planner Regions map (PDF 3.5MB)
Emily Geralds
Capital Projects Planner
(515) 451-9594
emily.geralds@wsdot.wa.gov
Alan Soicher
Capital Projects Planner
(360) 333-8946
alan.soicher@wsdot.wa.gov
For capital construction projects
Jeff Petterson
Capital Projects Engineer
(360) 485-3933
jeff.petterson@wsdot.wa.gov
Justin Nawrocki
Capital Projects Engineer (Green)
(206) 464-1197
justin.nawrocki@wsdot.wa.gov
Accident reporting
Marlo Binkley
Transportation Planning Specialist
(360) 237-4683
marlo.binkley@wsdot.wa.gov
Additional contacts
Communications and engagement
PTDengage@wsdot.wa.gov
Commute Trip Reduction and Transportation Demand Management
TDM@wsdot.wa.gov
If you are a worksite representative (i.e., employee transportation coordinator), please contact patrick.green@wsdot.wa.gov who will identify and connect you with your local Commute Trip Reduction Program representative.
Financial services
PTDinvoice@wsdot.wa.gov
Grant applications and awards
PTDgrants@wsdot.wa.gov
Grants Management System (GMS)
PTDGMSsupport@wsdot.wa.gov
State Safety Oversight (SSO)
transitsafety@wsdot.wa.gov
Rural Transit Assistance Program
Marianna Hanefeld
Program Manager
(425) 777-0557
marianna.hanefeld.wsdot.wa.gov
Transit asset management
Hiep Tran
Transit Asset Management Planner
(360) 705-7806
hiep.tran@wsdot.wa.gov
Tribal liaisons
Marianna Hanefeld
marianna.hanefeld@wsdot.wa.gov
Emily Watts
(360) 584-6352
emily.watts@wsdot.wa.gov
Travel Washington Intercity Bus
Nina Stocker
Program Manager
(360) 878-4695
nina.stocker@wsdot.wa.gov
Public Transportation Directory
Statewide Public Transportation Directory (PDF 369KB)
Request updates for you or people in your organization at ptdirectory@wsdot.wa.gov and in GMS if applicable.
166,800 electric vehicle
registrations in Washington in 2023, up from 114,600 in 2022.
87 wetland compensation sites
actively monitored on 918 acres in 2023.
25,000 safe animal crossings
in the Snoqualmie Pass East Project area since 2014.