RAP Regions

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Funding from the RATA (Rural Arterial Trust Account) is distributed to five regions in Washington State based on rural land area and the total number of miles of eligible roads in each region. Because of population growth and new roads that are added or removed from the transportation network from time to time, the regional distribution percentages are adjusted every biennium. Each region features unique geography, population and agriculture. The regions and their relative funding shares are depicted below.

Funding % by Region

Grain, livestock, logs, fruits and vegetables find their way to market over the inter-dependent transportation network made up of rural arterial roads, state highways, ports and the interstate highway system. Rural Arterials, often the first and final link providing access to markets, are essential to the health of local economies.