RCW 47.06.010 Findings. The legislature recognizes that the ownership and operation of Washington’s transportation system is spread among federal, state, and local government agencies, regional transit agencies, port districts, and the private sector. The legislature also recognizes that transportation planning authority is shared on the local, regional, and state levels, and that this planning must […]
RCW 47.06.020 Role of department. The specific role of the department in transportation planning must be, consistent with the policy goals described under RCW 47.04.280: (1) Ongoing coordination and development of statewide transportation policies that guide all Washington transportation providers; (2) ongoing development of a statewide multimodal transportation plan that includes both state-owned and state-interest […]
RCW 47.06.040 Statewide multimodal transportation plan. The department shall develop a statewide multimodal transportation plan under *RCW 47.01.071(3) and in conformance with federal requirements, to ensure the continued mobility of people and goods within regions and across the state in a safe, cost-effective manner. The statewide multimodal transportation plan shall consist of: (1) A state-owned […]
RCW 47.06.043 Technical workers—Skill enhancement. The state interest component of the statewide multimodal transportation plan must include a plan for enhancing the skills of the existing technical transportation workforce. [ 2003 c 363 § 204.] NOTES: Findings—Intent—2003 c 363 §§ 201-206: See note following RCW 49.04.141. Part headings not law—Severability—2003 c 363: See notes following […]
RCW 47.06.045 Freight mobility plan. The state-interest component of the statewide multimodal transportation plan shall include a freight mobility plan which shall assess the transportation needs to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient movement of goods within and through the state and to ensure the state’s economic vitality. [ 1998 c 175 § 10.]
RCW 47.06.050 State-owned facilities component. The state-owned facilities component of the statewide multimodal transportation plan shall consist of: (1) The state highway system plan, which identifies program and financing needs and recommends specific and financially realistic improvements to preserve the structural integrity of the state highway system, ensure acceptable operating conditions, and provide for enhanced […]
RCW 47.06.060 Aviation plan. The state-interest component of the statewide multimodal transportation plan shall include an aviation plan, which shall fulfill the statewide aviation planning requirements of the federal government, coordinate statewide aviation planning, and identify the program needs for public use and state airports. [ 1993 c 446 § 6.]
RCW 47.06.070 Marine ports and navigation plan. The state-interest component of the statewide multimodal transportation plan shall include a state marine ports and navigation plan, which shall assess the transportation needs of Washington’s marine ports, including navigation, and identify transportation system improvements needed to support the international trade and economic development role of Washington’s marine […]
RCW 47.06.080 Freight rail plan. The state-interest component of the statewide multimodal transportation plan shall include a state freight rail plan, which shall fulfill the statewide freight rail planning requirements of the federal government, identify freight rail mainline issues, identify light-density freight rail lines threatened with abandonment, establish criteria for determining the importance of preserving […]
RCW 47.06.090 Intercity passenger rail plan. The state-interest component of the statewide multimodal transportation plan shall include an intercity passenger rail plan, which shall analyze existing intercity passenger rail service and recommend improvements to that service under the state passenger rail service program including depot improvements, potential service extensions, and ways to achieve higher train […]
RCW 47.06.100 Bicycle transportation and pedestrian walkways plan. The state-interest component of the statewide multimodal transportation plan shall include a bicycle transportation and pedestrian walkways plan, which shall propose a statewide strategy for addressing bicycle and pedestrian transportation, including the integration of bicycle and pedestrian pathways with other transportation modes; the coordination between local governments, […]
RCW 47.06.110 Public transportation plan. The state-interest component of the statewide multimodal transportation plan shall include a state public transportation plan that: (1) Articulates the state vision of an interest in public transportation and provides quantifiable objectives, including benefits indicators; (2) Identifies the goals for public transit and the roles of federal, state, regional, and […]
RCW 47.06.120 High capacity transportation planning and regional transportation planning—Role of department. The department’s role in high capacity transportation planning and regional transportation planning is to administer state planning grants for these purposes, represent the interests of the state in these regional planning processes, and coordinate other department planning with these regional efforts, including those […]
RCW 47.06.130 Special planning studies—Cost-benefit analysis. (1) The department may carry out special transportation planning studies to resolve specific issues with the development of the state transportation system or other statewide transportation issues. (2) The department shall conduct multimodal corridor analyses on major congested corridors where needed improvements are likely to cost in excess of […]
RCW 47.06.140 Transportation facilities and services of statewide significance—Level of service standards. (1) The legislature declares the following transportation facilities and services to be of statewide significance: Highways of statewide significance as designated by the legislature under chapter 47.05 RCW, the interstate highway system, interregional state principal arterials including ferry connections that serve statewide travel, […]
