County to hold meetings to discuss transportation projects and goals

Island County’s Transportation Element Update project team will visit locations around the county for a second time to update interested citizens on projects and gather input on early drafts of proposed goals, policies and future transportation conditions.

Island County’s Transportation Element Update project team will visit locations around the county for a second time to update interested citizens on projects and gather input on early drafts of proposed goals, policies and future transportation conditions. Public open house events will be held 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at the Camano Center, and two meetings held Tuesday, July 22, 1-3 p.m. at the Freeland Library and 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Library.  Each open house will feature poster displays, a mapping station and the opportunity to provide comments in writing. County staff and consultants will be on hand to discuss projects and answer your questions. Viewable materials and the comment form will be posted on the project webpage for those who are unable to attend in person. There will be a third round of public events later in the year when a draft plan is complete. For more information, visit www.islandcounty.net/publicworks/teupdate.htm