Welcome to our online open house!
Here you will learn more about and comment on the State Route 3 Gorst Area Planning and Environmental Linkages
Study overview
The Washington State Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration, is conducting a PEL study to look at SR 3, SR 16, SR 166 and SR 304 in Gorst. The WSDOT study team will use the PEL study to explore ways to improve transportation in the area. The SR 3 Gorst Area PEL Study will develop transportation solutions that align with Washington State’s Transportation system policy goals (preservation, safety, stewardship, mobility, economic vitality, and environment).
What is a Planning and Environmental Linkages study?
A Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study is a collaborative approach to transportation decision-making. This approach identifies environmental, community, and economic goals early in the transportation planning process. This allows WSDOT to consider potential benefits or challenges a future project may experience from the natural, built, and cultural resources in the study area.
How to participate
This online open house provides information about the study area, PEL process, draft Purpose and Need, draft range of alternatives and next steps. Your input will help inform the study purpose and need and the range of alternatives under consideration.
This online open house will be available through Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Join us at an in-person open house
WSDOT is hosting an in-person open house:
- Where: Naval Academy Elementary School ,900 Olympic Avenue, Bremerton, WA 98312
- When: Wednesday, February 26, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Guests can review study information, ask the study team questions and provide comments. The in-person event will include the same information as the online open house. No formal presentation will be made. Guests can attend at their leisure.