WA HB1405

Expands exemptions from complete streets requirements to include work responding to natural disasters, weather events, and travel obstructions, plus maintenance projects like chip sealing and pavement replacement that don't expand roadways

Adds new exemption allowing the department to skip pedestrian, bicyclist, and transit facility analysis or construction where such facilities don't currently exist for "justifiable reasons," pose safety concerns not easily addressed, or would add "unreasonable" costs relative to project goals

Retains existing complete streets requirements for state transportation construction projects $500,000 or more starting design on or after July 1, 2022, excluding chip seal, repairs, maintenance, or repaving

Preserves department discretion to voluntarily incorporate complete streets modifications even in exempt projects

Amends RCW 47.04.035, originally established in 2022, which requires identifying gaps in ADA-accessible sidewalks, bike facilities, and safe crossings on state highway projects