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Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may contact that number via the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1.  \nTitle VI Notice to Public  \nIt is Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) policy to ensure no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its federally funded programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated may file a complaint with WSDOT’s Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) . For Title VI complaint forms and advice, please contact OEO’s Title VI Coordinator at 360-705-7082 or 509-324-6018.  \nTo get the latest information on individual WSDOT publications, sign up for email updates at:  \n􀀛 [https://wsdot.wa.gov/engineering-standards/all-manuals-and-standards/manuals/design-manua](https://wsdot.wa.gov/engineering-standards/all-manuals-and-standards/manuals/design-manual)[l](https://wsdot.wa.gov/engineering-standards/all-manuals-and-standards/manuals/design-manual)  \nThe Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is responsible for the stewardship of approximately 100,000 acres of roadside along over 7,000 miles of state roadway. This includes hundreds of ancillary facilities such as rest areas, viewpoints, environmental mitigation sites, resource conservation areas, quarries, and pit sites. For the purpose of this document, the collection of such sites will be collectively referred to as “roadsides”.  \nThe Roadside Policy Manual promotes conservation and protection of resources to achieve sustainable roadsides that require low maintenance costs. It requires retention and replacement of vegetation to provide ongoing environmental stewardship. This is data-driven, flexible policy committed to restoring and providing pollinator habitat and supporting public health, safety, and welfare based on research into the ecological and societal value of trees and native vegetation. Restoration of the roadside supports economic vitality and vibrant communities by preserving the essential character and nature of the Evergreen State for future generations and aligns with agency priorities by emphasizing preservation of the asset for the State of Washington.  \nThis manual supports management of the roadside asset through Planning, Program Management, Project Development, Construction, and Maintenance. In conformance with current WSDOT policies, the roadside policy team developed a comprehensive roadside policy that promotes our state’s healthy economy, environment, and communities. 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