Planning best practices

Use these recent examples of planning studies and subject matter expert content as your guide.

Subject matter content best practice examples

Environmental (PDF 69.9KB)

Planning study examples

The following examples were reviewed by the Multimodal, Multidisciplinary Team (M2 Team) and signed by the Multimodal Planning and Data Division (MPDD) Director and Region Administrator (RA). Keep in mind that every plan and study is different – there is no exact template that fits all plans and studies. Strive for consistency with the Planning Studies Guidance and other WSDOT standards; contact M2 Team subject matter experts directly for more detailed guidance on what your specific study should include.

Olympic Region

South Pierce Multimodal Connectivity Study (PDF 48.2MB)

South Central Region

East Valley - Moxee to Yakima Corridor Study (PDF 3.2MB)

Southwest Region

North Lewis County Industrial Access Transportation Study (PDF 75.3MB)

State Route 503 corridor plan: transportation systems management & operations

1,557 work zone-related crashes

were recorded on state highways in 2025.

542 people were injured

in 2025 due to work zone-related crashes. 

29% increase in fatality collisions

in work zones from 2024 to 2025.