Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 47. PUBLIC HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION |
Chapter 47.79. High-speed ground transportation. |
Section 47.79.040. Rail passenger plan.
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- The legislature recognizes the need to plan for the high-speed ground transportation service and the high-quality intercity rail passenger service set forth in RCW 47.79.020 and 47.79.030. The department of transportation shall, subject to legislative appropriation, develop a rail passenger plan through the conduct of studies addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:(1) Refined ridership estimates;(2) Preliminary location and environmental analysis on new corridors;(3) Detailed station location assessments in concert with affected local jurisdictions;(4) Coordination with the air transportation commission on statewide air transportation policy and its effects on high-speed ground transportation service; and(5) Coordination with the governments of Oregon and British Columbia, when appropriate, on alignment, station location, and environmental analysis.