2026 WHUF Interim Briefing

The event of the year for Washington's transportation related organizations and public policy makers. The Washington Highway Users Federation (WHUF) is a nonprofit association, focused primarily around education on transportation related matters. The organization holds an Interim Briefing every year to discuss public policies that impact transportation in Washington State. This is a great way to connect and network with a wide range of people involved in the state’s transportation system. This is an educational event. All legislators and legislative staff are invited to attend free of charge. Please register in advance and select the Legislator/Legislative Staff option using your leg.wa.gov email address. As our state continues to navigate a range of transportation challenges, the WHUF Interim Briefing offers an invaluable forum for policymakers, stakeholders, advocates, and partners to connect, collaborate, and engage in meaningful dialogue on pressing transportation issues. Below is a sneak peek of some of the topics that will be covered at the Interim Briefing this year: State of Transportation Listen to WSDOT Secretary Meredith provide an overview of the agency's maintenance and preservation work, agency success, challenges, and needs. Housing, Transportation, and Economic Developemnt Hear PSRC Director Josh Brown and Washington Rountable Director Rachel Smith discuss the nexus between housing, transportation, and economic development. Transportation has become more important than ever in our calculus to make more affordable housing and ensure adequate economic development. WA State Transportation Leadership Panel Legislative transportation leaders will share their thoughts on budget challenges and what they plan to tackle during the 2027 legislative session.