RCW 47.06A.001 Findings. The legislature finds that: (1) Washington state is uniquely positioned as a gateway to the global economy. As the most trade-dependent state in the nation, per capita, Washington’s economy is highly dependent on an efficient multimodal transportation network in order to remain competitive. (2) The vitality of the state’s economy is placed […]
RCW 47.06A.010 Definitions. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) “Board” means the freight mobility strategic investment board created in RCW 47.06A.030. (2) “Department” means the department of transportation. (3) “Freight mobility” means the safe, reliable, and efficient movement of goods within and through the state […]
RCW 47.06A.020 Board—Duties. (1) The board shall: (a) Adopt rules and procedures necessary to implement the freight mobility strategic investment program; (b) Solicit from public entities proposed projects that meet eligibility criteria established in accordance with subsection (4) of this section; and (c) Review and evaluate project applications based on criteria established under this section, […]
RCW 47.06A.030 Board—Creation—Membership. (1) The freight mobility strategic investment board is created. The board shall convene by July 1, 1998. (2) The board is composed of twelve members. The following members are appointed by the governor for terms of four years, except that five members initially are appointed for terms of two years: (a) Two […]
RCW 47.06A.040 Board—Administration and staffing. The board, at its option, may either appoint an executive director, who shall serve at its pleasure and whose salary shall be set by the board or make provisions ensuring the responsibilities of the executive director are carried out by an existing transportation-related state agency or by private contract. Staff […]
RCW 47.06A.045 Board—Standing committee—Travel reimbursement. During the 2013-2015 fiscal biennium, members of the freight advisory committee group created as a standing committee of the board may be reimbursed for travel expenses as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060. [ 2013 c 306 § 707.] NOTES: Effective date—2013 c 306: See note following RCW 47.64.170.
RCW 47.06A.050 Allocation of funds. (1) For the purpose of allocating funds for the freight mobility strategic investment program, the board shall allocate the first fifty-five percent of funds to the highest priority projects, without regard to location. (2) The remaining funds shall be allocated equally among three regions of the state, defined as follows: […]
RCW 47.06A.060 Grants and loans. In order to aid the financing of eligible freight mobility projects, the board may: (1) Make grants or loans from funds appropriated for the freight mobility strategic investment program for the purpose of financing freight mobility projects. The board may require terms and conditions as it deems necessary or convenient […]
RCW 47.06A.070 Records. The board shall keep proper records and shall be subject to audit by the state auditor. [ 1998 c 175 § 8.]
RCW 47.06A.080 Port district development plans. Port districts in the state shall submit their development plans to the relevant regional transportation planning organization or metropolitan planning organization, the department, and affected cities and counties to better coordinate the development and funding of freight mobility projects. [ 1998 c 175 § 9.]
RCW 47.06A.090 Railroad crossing grant program. A railroad crossing grant program is hereby created in the department, local programs division. The department shall develop a prioritization process to make awards for cities and counties with projects that eliminate at grade highway-rail crossings, improving safety and expediting the movement of vehicles. Awards must be made for […]
