47.87.050 – Commission powers.
RCW 47.87.050 Commission powers. (1) In addition to any other powers granted under this chapter, the commission shall have the power to: (a) Construct, purchase, lease, acquire, own, operate, maintain, control, hold, sell, convey, dispose of, and finance and refinance real and personal property, facilities, materials, supplies, equipment, or any interest therein, within the state […]
47.87.060 – Board appointment or retention—Privileges, immunities—Insurance—Furnishing of information—Budget.
RCW 47.87.060 Board appointment or retention—Privileges, immunities—Insurance—Furnishing of information—Budget. (1) Before the start of bridge construction, the board shall appoint or retain: (a) An executive director, who shall serve at the pleasure of the board, and be in administrative charge of the activities of the commission, and perform such additional duties as directed by the […]
47.87.070 – Financing, refinancing, acquiring, assuming control—Eminent domain.
RCW 47.87.070 Financing, refinancing, acquiring, assuming control—Eminent domain. The commission may: (1) Finance, refinance, and acquire or otherwise assume control by purchase, lease, donation, or by other means such real and personal property, structures, property rights, franchises, easements, and other property interests, whether situated within the state of Washington or the bordering state, as the […]
47.87.080 – Tolls, other charges—Agreements—Photo toll systems—Enforcement—Proceeds.
RCW 47.87.080 Tolls, other charges—Agreements—Photo toll systems—Enforcement—Proceeds. (1) The board shall have the exclusive power to impose, fix, and periodically adjust the rate of tolls and other charges for use of any bridge owned by or operated by the commission without any approval, authorization, or concurrence by a legislature, state toll authority, local government, state […]
47.87.090 – Bridge design and construction.
RCW 47.87.090 Bridge design and construction. (1) The commission shall design and construct the bridge to standards and specifications satisfactory to the departments of transportation, and in accordance with all applicable permits, clearances, and mitigation requirements. The commission shall arrange for timely review by the departments of transportation of all pertinent engineering plans, specifications, and […]
47.87.010 – Findings.
RCW 47.87.010 Findings. The legislature finds and declares that: (1) Interstate toll bridges owned by local governments provide critical links for the transport of workers, services, tourism, and emergency response between Washington and Oregon, and for Washington and Oregon businesses to transport local agricultural products, forest products, rock and gravel, and manufactured products within their […]
47.87.020 – Definitions.
RCW 47.87.020 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Applicable laws” means the laws applicable to the commission pursuant to RCW 47.87.130. (2) “Board” means the board of directors of a commission formed under this chapter. (3) “Bordering state” means a state that shares a […]