Climate change at WSDOT

Climate change creates real risks for our communities and our transportation system. We need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make our system more resilient to future conditions. We are working to understand how climate change will affect us and to build a stronger, more reliable transportation network. 

Learn how we are taking climate action, using our resources wisely, and making sure our actions align with our Strategic Plan and state requirements.

Confirm that we are addressing climate-related effects and natural hazards in the state transportation system and our daily operations.  

Learn how we’re supporting and working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Slow down – lives are on the line.

Drive the posted speeds, they’re there for your safety.

Phone down, eyes up.

Pay attention – both to workers directing you and to surrounding traffic.

Stay calm

Expect delays, leave early or take an alternate route if possible; no appointment is worth risking someone’s life.