Active Transportation Programs Quick Build Guide
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for implementing Quick Build projects for Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Active Transportation Division funding programs: the Sandy Williams Connecting Communities Program, the Safe Routes to School Program, and the Pedestrian and Bicyclist Program. It provides guidance for projects led by local agencies and Tribes on local roads.
Quick Build projects focus on making space for people and generally fall into one or more of the following categories:
- Making designated space for pedestrians and bicycles separate from motor vehicle travel lanes
- Reducing speeds and traffic calming
- Building community connections and conversations
This guide includes an overview of the typical process for implementing Quick Build projects, including recommended opportunities to integrate engagement activities and considerations for material selection. For projects along or across Washington State routes, coordinate with the relevant WSDOT region throughout project development. On roads with high speeds and traffic volumes, Quick Build projects alone may not provide adequate separation between modes.
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.