Title 47, PUBLIC HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION

When constructing, reconstructing, or making major improvements to streets described in RCW 47.24.010, the department must, for street projects initially planned or scoped after July 1, 2011: (1) Consult with local jurisdictions in the design and planning phases. Consultation wit…

When designing portions of a highway that are intended to be used as portions reserved for the exclusive or preferential use of public transportation vehicles, state and local jurisdictions shall consider whether the design will safely accommodate private transportation provider …

(1) The department's public-private partnership office must develop and maintain a program to support the deployment of clean alternative fuel vehicle charging and refueling infrastructure that is supported by private financing. (2) The department must define corridors in which b…

(1) The department's public transportation division must develop and administer a program to support clean alternative fuel car sharing programs to provide clean alternative fuel vehicle use opportunities to underserved communities and low to moderate income members of the workfo…

(1) The department is authorized to sell commercial advertising, including product placement, on department websites and social media. In addition, the department is authorized to sell a version of its mobile application(s) to users who desire to have access to application(s) wit…

(1) The department is authorized to erect signs as part of the transportation system recognizing that Washington state is a purple heart state as designated in RCW 1.20.190, especially at entry points to the state. The department is authorized to accept gifts or donations to assi…

(1) The legislature finds that many communities across Washington state have not equitably benefited from investments in the active transportation network. The legislature also finds that legacy state transportation facilities designed primarily for vehicle use caused disconnecti…

(1)(a) The department shall establish a statewide school-based bicycle education grant program. The grant will support two programs: One for grades three through eight; and one for grades six through 12 aged youth to develop the skills and street safety knowledge to be more confi…

For the purposes of submitting a request by October 1, 2022, to Amtrak to adopt a fare policy change, the department shall negotiate with the Oregon department of transportation to determine ridership, revenue, and policy impacts relating to elimination of fares for Amtrak Cascad…

(1)(a) When an appropriation is made for this purpose, the department shall establish a reducing rural roadway departures program to provide funding for safety improvements specific to preventing lane departures in areas where the departure is likely to cause serious injuries or …

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 expediti…

(1) The department shall create a bicyclist and pedestrian grant program to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety and mobility and increase active transportation trips. (2) Project types may include, but are not limited to, bicycle facilities such as buffered bike lanes, pedest…

The legislature finds that solutions to state highway deficiencies have become increasingly complex and diverse and that anticipated transportation revenues will fall substantially short of the amount required to satisfy all transportation needs. Difficult investment trade-offs w…

(1) The department shall conduct periodic analyses of the entire state highway system and report to the office of financial management and the chairs of the transportation committees of the senate and house of representatives, any subsequent recommendations to subdivide, classify…

The legislature designates as highways of statewide significance those highways so designated by transportation commission resolution number 660 as adopted on January 21, 2004. [ 2004 c 232 s 1; 2002 c 56 s 302.]

Highways of regional significance may receive funding under the conditions of RCW 36.120.020(8)(c). The following highways are of regional significance: (1) That portion of state route number 9 that runs from state route number 522 in the south to state route number 531 in the no…

(1) The office of financial management shall propose a comprehensive ten-year investment program for the preservation and improvement programs defined in this section, consistent with the policy goals described under RCW 47.04.280. The proposed ten-year investment program must be…

(1) The department shall use the transportation demand modeling tools developed under subsection (2) of this section to evaluate investments based on the best mode or improvement, or mix of modes and improvements, to meet current and future long-term demand within a corridor or s…

The legislature designates state route number 164, as defined in RCW 47.17.320, as a highway of statewide significance. [ 2009 c 262 s 1.]

The legislature designates state route number 169, as defined in RCW 47.17.340, as a highway of statewide significance. [ 2006 c 83 s 1.] Notes: See also: RCW 47.05.022.

(1) A transportation project of statewide significance means a project that will: (a) Improve accessibility for a significant number of Washington residents; (b) Alleviate congestion and improve the reliability of travel times for Washington residents and other users of the trans…

(1) The department shall: (a) Develop an application for designation of transportation projects as transportation projects of statewide significance. The application must be accompanied by a letter of approval from the legislative authority of at least one jurisdiction that will …

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 …

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 de…

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 m…

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 s 204.] Notes: Findings—Intent—2003 c 363 ss 201-206: See note following RCW 49.04.141. Part …

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 econ…

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 integri…

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 publ…

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 nee…

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 frei…

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 inc…

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 an…

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) Id…

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 …

(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 c…

(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 i…

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 c…

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 mobilit…

(1) The purpose of the board is to: (a) Provide strategic guidance to the governor and the legislature regarding the highest priority freight mobility needs in the state; (b) Identify and recommend a program of high-priority strategic freight mobility investments; (c) Encourage p…

(1) The freight mobility strategic investment board is created. The board shall convene by July 1, 1998. (2) The board is composed of 17 members. The following members are appointed by the governor for terms of four years, except that five members initially are appointed for term…

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 ag…

The board shall keep proper records and shall be subject to audit by the state auditor. [ 1998 c 175 s 8.]

Whenever there is provided an allocation for the construction or improvement of state highways, the allocation shall be under the sole charge and direct control of the department. [ 1984 c 7 s 92; 1961 c 13 s 47.08.010. Prior: 1937 c 53 s 32, part; RRS s 6400-32, part.]

For the construction, alteration, repair and improvement of state highways, county roads, or city and town streets in the state of Washington which are part of the public highway system, the good faith of the state of Washington is hereby pledged to make available funds sufficien…

Whenever it is necessary or desirable for the federal government or any agency thereof to acquire an interest in or in any way damage any property or interest therein owned by the state of Washington and used in connection with any highway in the state of Washington in connection…