Opportunities for Public Feedback
The public is invited to an online public meeting for the Martin Way Corridor Study on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, from 6:00-8:00 pm. This will be an online event, via Zoom, and participants must register in advance to attend.
See full details and register at https://www.trpc.org/1000/Martin-Way-Corridor-Study
In addition to the public meeting on June 23rd, the public is also invited to explore the Martin Way Corridor via an online open house. Opportunities to provide feedback on Martin Way’s future and how it looks are embedded in the open house. Provide your feedback by July 7th, after which we’ll post the results of what we heard from the public.
Martin Way is a major regional thoroughfare and corridor serving the communities of Olympia, Lacey, and Thurston County. The former state highway serves as the area’s primary alternative to Interstate 5, has frequent transit service, and is home to a variety of business activities and destinations. Looking forward, the corridor is forecast to grow in importance as a strategic transportation link and business destination. A comprehensive review of Martin Way’s current conditions and future opportunities is underway to help guide growth to better serve the needs of the community.
The Martin Way Corridor Study will identify a common vision, as well as opportunities to develop the identity and character of the Martin Way corridor as it grows into the future. Actions may include ways to improve safety for all users of the corridor, access to businesses, routes for pedestrian and cyclists and connections to other destinations.
The study will result in several documents and include a variety of public engagement opportunities. Additional information on each of these pieces will be posted as they are developed.
Current Conditions Report
A current conditions report will summarize the history of Martin Way, existing land use, traffic patterns, and safety issues. Learn more about what we’ve discovered:
- DRAFT Current Conditions Report (PDF). The final version of the report is due to be released in July 2021.
- Appendix 1: Martin Way Corridor Maps (PDF). These enlarged maps accompany the text of the report.
- Appendix 2: Residential Survey (PDF). The residential survey was conducted in September 2020.
- Appendix 3: Business Survey (PDF). The business survey was conducted winter 2020/2021.
Next Steps
- Opportunities/Alternatives Analysis. The study will consider different options for redevelopment, land use standards, and transportation facilities along the corridor, and identify a preferred alternative that incorporates public input. This analysis is scheduled for completion Fall 2021.
- Implementation and Action Plan. The action plan will identify strategies to address issues raised in the current conditions report and identify specific infrastructure improvements and opportunities to increase connectivity for everyone who lives, works, and travels Martin Way. The plan is anticipated to be finalized in 2022.