Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

Public Works prepares for Board approval the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Annual Construction Program.  The purpose of the TIP is to update and coordinate the County's future plans for road and transportation improvements.

The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Annual Construction Program was approved by the County Commissioners on November 26, 2007:

Annual Road Construction Program for 2008

Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (2008-2013)

TIP Map for 2008-2013 

Project Selection Process

Prior to the adoption of the TIP, the Board of Commissioners conduct formal Public Hearings as required by law to ensure everyone has the opportunity to provide their input and suggestions in this process. It is very important the Public has input into this process. The prioritization process is a highly subjective one and we need public input in order to balance the judgments we make.     Transportation Planning Advisory Committee

Projects that are placed into the process are scored and ranked using objective criteria. These criteria include safety and/or capacity needs, structural condition, availability of funding and timing of the funding, especially for State and Federally funded programs.   Evaluation System (PDF format)

What types of projects are considered?   Almost anything transportation related is considered:

• Roadway Resurface or Repair
• Road Expansion / Capacity Improvements
• New Road Construction (Making better connections)
• Traffic Safety Issues (Accident reduction / prevention)
• Traffic Operations (Ideas that help traffic flow better)
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements
• Environmental Enhancements

The project selection process and TIP update happens only once each year beginning in April. However, project ideas are collected all year. Please submit your project idea in the box below. And, if you would like to be contacted about your idea, please supply us with your contact information.

Kitsap County Public Works
The Open Line
(360) 337-5777 or (800) 825-4940
openline@co.kitsap.wa.us