Transportation Services

Our Mission: Shaping our community through better transportation choices.

Transportation Featured Items:

• Noxious Weeds:  As required by law, the crews are working to control noxious weeds in the City's right of way.
• Public Pathways Pilot Program: Public Pathways are short cuts for bicyclists and pedestrians that connect streets to parks, schools, and other streets where no motor vehicle connection exists.  The City developed guidelines for residents to make basic improvements that are appropriate for a public pathway.
• West Olympia Access Study: City Council received an update on the options on October 6, 2009.  To learn more about the project visit DOT website.
• Transportation Mobility Strategy: The Transportation Mobility Strategy (TMS) was accepted by City Council on August 4, 2009.
• Pedestrian Countdown Signals: Learn about the pedestrian countdown signal heads.

Transportation Program Information:

• Construction Projects: Learn about planned road construction projects.
• Traffic Alert Information: Visit our traffic alerts page to learn about construction that may affect traffic.
• Graffiti is a Crime: Learn more about the resources available to citizens to help stop graffiti.
• Parks and Pathways: Learn how the money Olympia voters approved in 2004 is being invested in new sidewalks/parks.
• Walk Olympia: Find great places to walk, walking safety tips, maps and more on our updated walking pages.
• Pedestrian Safety Video: This 10-minute video is free for Olympia citizens, neighborhood associations and community groups. To have a DVD sent to you, call 360.753.8588 or publicworks@ci.olympia.wa.us.  

Contacting Public Works:

• Physical Address: 924 7th Avenue, SE, Suite A
• Mailing Address: PO Box 1967, Olympia, WA 98507-1967 (directions)
• Hours: M - F from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except for City-recognized holidays)
• 360.753.8588, TTY 360.753.8270
• publicworks@ci.olympia.wa.us