2ESHB 1299, Sec 204(3) appropriates $250,000 for a 2016 study of road-rail conflicts in cities, with a goal of recommending a corridor-based process to prioritize projects addressing the impacts of increased rail traffic. This study will use the results of a $250,000 study to be conducted in 2015 by the Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board of freight infrastructure needs, including an update of long-term marine cargo forecast. A final report is due on December 1, 2016.
Budget: $250,000 from the cities' statewide fuel tax distribution
JTC Staff: Beth Redfield, with Mary Fleckenstein as back-up
HTC and STC Staff: Paul Ingiosi and Hayley Gamble
Report due date: December 1, 2016
Final Report, Prioritization of Prominent Road-Rail Conflicts in Washington State
Road-Rail Conflict Map and Database
Access the database
Meeting Materials:
Study Work Plan (describes tasks and schedule)
Advisory Panel Members:
Sean Guard, Mayor, City of Washougal Association of WA Cities | |
Paul Roberts, Councilmember, City of Everett Association of WA Cities | |
Lisa Janicki, Commissioner, Skagit County WA State Association of Counties | |
Al French, Commissioner, Spokane County WA State Association of Counties | |
Kevin Murphy, Executive Director Skagit Council of Governments | |
Ashley Probart, Executive Director Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board | |
Dave Danner, Chairman WA Utilities and Transportation Commission | |
James Thompson, Senior Director, Trade and Transportation WA Public Ports Association | |
Ron Pate, Freight Systems Director WA State Department of Transportation | |
Johan Hellman, Government Relations BNSF Railroad Sheri Call, Government Relations WA Trucking Association | |
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Advisory Panel Meeting Schedule:
May 23, 2016 (10:00 am - 2:00pm)
Olympia, Red Lion Hotel
Agenda
Presentation
Data handout
August 2, 2016 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Seatac, The Conference Center at Seatac Airport
Beijing Room
Agenda
Presentation
Draft Database Report Card
September 28, 2016 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Seatac, The Conference Center at Seatac Airport
Beijing Room
Agenda
Presentation
List of prioritized crossings
November 2, 2016 (10:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Olympia, John A. Cherberg building
Room ABC
Agenda
Presentation
Prioritization Results Infographic
Presented at JTC Meeting on 6/21/16:
JTC's Road-Rail Conflicts Study presentation
Link to Resources page