Welcome to the NEW RTPO website

The ability to travel safely and efficiently is an important aspect of the quality of life in Northeast Washington. Freeways, highways, streets, transit, rail, air, water, pedestrian paths and bikeways all provide mobility and economic support for our citizens and businesses.

The Northeast Washington Regional Transportation Plan wll guide the future of transportation in Ferry, Pend Oreille and Stevens Counties and provide:
An improved transportation system that helps to build a vibrant economy
Safe and efficient travel to where you live, work, shop and play

Thank you for your interest in our transportation future.

What is the Regional Transportation Planning Organization?
In 1990, the Washington State Legislature passed the Growth Management Act authorizing the Regional Transportation Planning Program.  This program allows for the formation of Regional Transportation Planning Organizations (RTPOs).  Tri-County Economic Development District serves as its lead agency.

The NEW RTPO is an association of cities, towns, counties, ports, tribes, transit agencies, and major employers that serve as a forum for developing policies and making decisions about regional growth management, economic, and transportation issues in Ferry, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties.  The NEW RTPO is comprised of two working committees.  The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) which is an advisory body to the Policy Board for transportation issues, primarily technical in nature and the Policy Board (PB)  which consists of various representatives of public and private organizations.  These Board meetings meet the fourth Wednesday of February, April, September, and October in the Tri-County Economic Development District’s office.

The primary purpose of the NEW RTPO is to provide for cooperative decision-making by the agencies within the region in order to bring about a continuous and comprehensive transportation planning process.  One aspect of this purpose is to ensure that all local plans are coordinated with and consistent with the regional plan. 

TITLE VI COMPLIANCE PLAN NOTIFICATION TO THE PUBLIC
The Northeast Washington Regional Transportation Planning Organization (NEW RTPO) hereby gives notice that it is the policy of the agency to assure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice, and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities.  Title VI requires that no person in the United States of America shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which NEW RTPO receives federal financial assistance. 
Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI has a right to file a formal complaint with the NEW RTPO.  Any such complaint must be in writing and filed with the NEW RTPO Title VI Coordinator within one hundred eighty (180) days following the date of the alleged discriminatory occurrence.
Title VI Discrimination Complaint Forms may be obtained from the NEW RTPO at no cost by calling 509-684-4571.