Washington State Department of Transportation is engaged in updating the State Rail Plan, last revised in 2019. In its current form, the State Rail Plan does not adequately represent the state’s rail transportation needs.
A Washington State committee of Climate Rail Alliance submitted comments in response to a public input request.
WA State Rail Plan 2026 CRA.pdf
Also, Tom White submitted comments as a professional consultant and advisor to CRA, Rail Can’t Wait Coalition, and Solutionary Rail.
Comments – Washington 2026 State Rail Plan.pdf
The comments are extensive and represent what we feel should be the direction the state must take.