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WA Rev Code § 47.04.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.04 - General Provisions.|47.04.140 - Counties obtaining federal aid for construction, reconstruction, etc., of ferry boats or approaches.

RCW 47.04.140 Counties obtaining federal aid for construction, reconstruction, etc., of ferry boats or approaches.Whenever a county that operates or proposes to operate ferries obtains federal aid for the construction, reconstruction, or modification of any ferry boat or approaches thereto under Title 23, United States Code, the following provisions apply to the county's operation of its ferries:(1) The county shall obtain from the department a franchise authorizing the ferry operations. The county's application for a franchise or amended franchise shall designate all ferry routes it proposes to operate. The department shall issue the franchise or amended franchise for the operation of each route that it finds is not otherwise served by adequate transportation facilities. A county may terminate any ferry route without approval of the department.(2) At least ninety days before applying for federal aid for the construction, reconstruction, or modification of any of its ferries or approaches thereto, and thereafter whenever new tolls or charges are proposed for use of its ferries, the county shall file with the department, the current or proposed schedule of tolls and charges for use of its ferries. Such tolls and charges shall be deemed approved by the department unless it finds that the aggregate revenues to be derived from the county's ferry operations will exceed the amount required to pay the actual and necessary costs of operation, maintenance, administration, and repair of the county's ferries and their appurtenances.[ 1989 c 62 § 1; 1984 c 7 § 91; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 65 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 47.04.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.04 - General Provisions.|47.04.150 - Outstanding bonds—Savings.

RCW 47.04.150 Outstanding bonds—Savings.While any bonds, whether definitive, temporary, or interim, or warrants, certificates, or receipts of any denomination, with or without coupons attached heretofore issued by the state aeronautics commission, the toll bridge authority, the highway commission, or any of the other agencies whose functions are transferred to the department of transportation by RCW 47.01.031, remain outstanding, the powers and duties relating thereto of such agencies or of any official or employee thereof transferred by *RCW 47.01.111 to the department of transportation, or any powers and duties of any other state official or state agency with respect to such bonds, warrants, certificates, or receipts shall not be diminished or impaired in any manner that will adversely affect the interests and rights of the holders of such bonds, warrants, certificates, or receipts. The holder of any such bond, warrant, certificate, or receipt may by mandamus or other appropriate proceeding require the performance by the department of transportation, or other appropriate state official or agency, of any of the duties heretofore imposed upon any state department, official, or employee under the terms of any such prior bond, warrant, certificate, or receipt agreement or sale: PROVIDED, That the enumeration of such rights and remedies herein shall not be deemed to exclude the exercise or prosecution of any other rights or remedies by the holders of such bonds, warrants, certificates, or receipts.[ 1977 ex.s. c 151 § 19.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 47.01.111 was decodified pursuant to 1985 c 6 § 26.
WA Rev Code § 47.04.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.04 - General Provisions.|47.04.160 - Lewis and Clark bridge.

RCW 47.04.160 Lewis and Clark bridge.In commemoration of the 175th anniversary of captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's epic journey from Wood River, Illinois, to Cape Disappointment, Washington, and to fully honor the expedition's passing the present location of the city of Longview, Washington, in November, 1805, and to couple this commemoration with the dedication of the bridge from Longview, Washington, to Rainier, Oregon, on March 29, 1930, the official name of this bridge is changed from the Longview-Columbia bridge to the Lewis and Clark bridge.[ 1980 c 5 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 47.04.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.04 - General Provisions.|47.04.170 - Federal agreements for public transportation, rail transportation.

RCW 47.04.170 Federal agreements for public transportation, rail transportation.The department of transportation is authorized to enter into and perform agreements with federal agencies as may be necessary to secure federal grants, loans, or other assistance on its own behalf or on behalf of other public or private recipients for:(1) Public transportation purposes , including but not limited to, bus transportation, specialized transportation services for individuals who are aging or persons with a disability, and ride-sharing activities; and(2) Rail transportation.[ 2020 c 274 § 29; 1985 c 20 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 47.04.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.04 - General Provisions.|47.04.180 - Twenty-four hour headlight policy.

RCW 47.04.180 Twenty-four hour headlight policy.On the recommendation of their public works departments or designees, counties or cities can petition the department of transportation to create a "twenty-four hour headlight policy" on state highways in their respective jurisdictions. The department shall develop criteria for approval or disapproval, such as traffic volume, accident statistics, and costs of signs. The department shall notify all counties about this program.A jurisdiction requesting such a policy shall periodically report to the department regarding its educational efforts. A jurisdiction may petition the department to remove such a policy.The jurisdiction shall educate its citizens on the "twenty-four hour headlight policy." The department shall place and maintain appropriate signs along the designated highway. Participating jurisdictions shall share in the cost of signing in an amount as determined by the department.[ 1998 c 245 § 94; 1989 c 195 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 47.04.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.04 - General Provisions.|47.04.190 - Bicycle transportation management program.

RCW 47.04.190 Bicycle transportation management program.(1) The department of transportation is responsible for the initiation, coordination, and operation of a bicycle transportation management program.(2) To assist in the operation of the bicycle transportation management program, a full-time staff position of state bicycle program manager is established within the department of transportation.[ 1991 c 214 § 5.]NOTES:Bicycle awareness program: RCW 43.43.390.Pavement marking standards: RCW 47.36.280.
WA Rev Code § 47.04.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.04 - General Provisions.|47.04.200 - Bicycle program manager.

RCW 47.04.200 Bicycle program manager.The state bicycle program manager shall:(1) Design programs that encourage the use of bicycling for transportation;(2) Coordinate bicycle safety related programs and bicycle tourism programs in all state agencies;(3) Assist the department of transportation and the cities and counties of the state in assigning priorities to, programming, and developing bicycle-related projects;(4) Serve as a clearinghouse for bicycle program information and resources;(5) Provide assistance in revising and updating bicycle material of the superintendent of public instruction and the state patrol;(6) Promote the use of bicycle helmets of a type certified to meet the requirements of standard Z-90.4 of the American national standards institute or such subsequent nationally recognized standard for bicycle helmet performance; and(7) Promote bicycle safety equipment.[ 1991 c 214 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 47.04.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.04 - General Provisions.|47.04.210 - Reimbursable transportation expenditures—Processing and accounting.

RCW 47.04.210 Reimbursable transportation expenditures—Processing and accounting.Federal funds that are administered by the department of transportation and are passed through to municipal corporations or political subdivisions of the state and moneys that are received as total reimbursement for goods, services, or projects constructed by the department of transportation are removed from the transportation budget. To process and account for these expenditures a new treasury trust account is created to be used for all department of transportation one hundred percent federal and local reimbursable transportation expenditures. This new account is nonbudgeted and nonappropriated. At the same time, federal and private local appropriations and full-time equivalents in subprograms R2, R3, T6, Y6, and Z2 processed through this new account are removed from the department of transportation's 1997-99 budget.The department of transportation may make expenditures from the account before receiving federal and local reimbursements. However, at the end of each biennium, the account must maintain a zero or positive cash balance. In the twenty-fourth month of each biennium the department of transportation shall calculate and transfer sufficient cash from either the motor vehicle fund or the multimodal transportation account to cover any negative cash balances. The amount transferred is calculated based on expenditures from each fund. In addition, any interest charges accruing to the new account must be distributed to the motor vehicle fund and the multimodal transportation account.The department of transportation shall provide an annual report to the senate and house transportation committees and the office of financial management on expenditures and full-time equivalents processed through the new account. The report must also include recommendations for process changes, if needed.[ 2005 c 319 § 122; 2001 2nd sp.s. c 14 § 601; 1997 c 94 § 1.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Part headings—Effective dates—2005 c 319: See notes following RCW 43.17.020.Severability—2001 2nd sp.s. c 14: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 2001 2nd sp.s. c 14 § 612.]Effective date—2001 2nd sp.s. c 14: "Except for section 608 of this act, this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [June 26, 2001]." [ 2001 2nd sp.s. c 14 § 613.]Effective date—1997 c 94: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 1997." [ 1997 c 94 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 47.04.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.04 - General Provisions.|47.04.220 - Miscellaneous transportation programs account.

RCW 47.04.220 Miscellaneous transportation programs account.(1) The miscellaneous transportation programs account is created in the custody of the state treasurer.(2) Moneys from the account may be used only for the costs of:(a) Miscellaneous transportation services provided by the department that are reimbursed by other public and private entities;(b) Local transportation projects for which the department is a conduit for federal reimbursement to a municipal corporation or political subdivision; or(c) Other reimbursable activities as recommended by the senate and house transportation committees and approved by the office of financial management.(3) Moneys received as reimbursement for expenditures under subsection (2) of this section must be deposited into the account.(4) No appropriation is required for expenditures from this account. This fund is not subject to allotment procedures provided under chapter 43.88 RCW.(5) Only the secretary of transportation or the secretary's designee may authorize expenditures from the account.(6) It is the intent of the legislature that this account maintain a zero or positive cash balance at the end of each biennium. Toward this purpose the department may make expenditures from the account before receiving reimbursements under subsection (2) of this section. Before the end of the biennium, the department shall transfer sufficient cash to cover any negative cash balances from the motor vehicle fund and the multimodal transportation account to the miscellaneous transportation programs account for unrecovered reimbursements. The department shall calculate the distribution of this transfer based on expenditures. In the ensuing biennium the department shall transfer the reimbursements received in the miscellaneous transportation programs account back to the motor vehicle fund and the multimodal transportation account to the extent of the cash transferred at biennium end. The department shall also distribute any interest charges accruing to the miscellaneous transportation programs account to the motor vehicle fund and the multimodal transportation account. Adjustments for any indirect cost recoveries may also be made at this time.(7) The department shall provide an annual report to the senate and house transportation committees and the office of financial management on the expenditures and full-time equivalents processed through the miscellaneous transportation programs account. The report must also include recommendations for changes to the process, if needed.[ 2005 c 319 § 123; 2001 2nd sp.s. c 14 § 602; 1997 c 94 § 2.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Part headings—Effective dates—2005 c 319: See notes following RCW 43.17.020.Severability—Effective date—2001 2nd sp.s. c 14: See notes following RCW 47.04.210.Effective date—1997 c 94: See note following RCW 47.04.210.
WA Rev Code § 47.04.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.04 - General Provisions.|47.04.230 - Dredge spoils—Cowlitz County.

RCW 47.04.230 Dredge spoils—Cowlitz County.The legislature finds and declares that the December 19, 1991, Washington state conveyance of the Mt. St. Helens Recovery Program, LT-1 and Cook Ferry Road Sites, to Cowlitz County, should be amended to enable Cowlitz County to use dredge spoils revenues for recreational purposes throughout the county.The legislature further declares that the department of transportation shall execute sufficient legal release to accomplish the following:(1) Dredge spoil revenues from either the LT-1 or Cook Ferry Road Site must be dedicated for recreational facilities and recreational administration costs throughout the county;(2) Any mining excavation must meet the requirements of the Shoreline Management Act of 1971 as identified in chapter 90.58 RCW;(3) Both the LT-1 and Cook Ferry Road Site must be preserved as a long-term dredging facility;(4) All other requirements in the December 19, 1991, conveyance between the state of Washington and Cowlitz County will remain in effect; and(5) The LT-1 and Cook Ferry Road Site remains subject to any agreements with the United States Army Corps of Engineers and other agencies of the federal government.[ 1999 c 63 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 47.04.235 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.04 - General Provisions.|47.04.235 - Dredge spoils—Castle Rock.

RCW 47.04.235 Dredge spoils—Castle Rock.The legislature finds and declares that the December 20, 1993, Washington state conveyance of the Mt. St. Helens recovery program, CR601F site, to the city of Castle Rock, should be amended to enable the city to use dredge spoil revenues for recreational purposes adjacent to the Cowlitz river in the city limits of Castle Rock, and also those other properties owned by the city of Castle Rock that are adjacent to the Cowlitz river.The legislature further declares that the department of transportation shall execute sufficient legal release to accomplish the following:(1) Dredge spoil revenues from the CR601F site must be dedicated for recreational facilities and recreational administration cost throughout the defined area listed above;(2) Any mining excavation must meet the requirements of the Shoreline Management Act of 1971 as identified in chapter 90.58 RCW;(3) All other requirements in the December 20, 1993, conveyance between the state of Washington and the city of Castle Rock will remain in effect; and(4) The CR601F site remains subject to any agreements with the United States Army Corps of Engineers and other agencies of the federal government.[ 2000 c 13 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 47.04.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.04 - General Provisions.|47.04.240 - Public transportation information—Confidentiality.

RCW 47.04.240 Public transportation information—Confidentiality.The department, a county, city, town, any other public entity, and any private entity under the public-private transportation initiatives authorized under chapter 47.46 RCW, that provides transit, high-speed ground transportation, high capacity transportation service, ferry service, toll facilities, or other public transportation service or facilities may only use personally identifiable information obtained from the use of electronic toll payments, transit passes, or other fare media such as magnetic strip cards or stored value cards for billing purposes. This information may not be used to track or monitor individual use of the public transportation facilities or service, except for billing purposes and to provide statistical compilations and reports that do not identify an individual.[ 1999 c 215 § 2.]NOTES:Public records: Chapter 42.56 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 47.04.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.04 - General Provisions.|47.04.260 - Latecomer fees.

RCW 47.04.260 Latecomer fees.The department of transportation may impose and collect latecomer fees on behalf of another entity for infrastructure improvement projects initially funded partially or entirely by private sources. However, there must be an agreement in place between the department of transportation and the entity, before the imposition and collection of any such fees, that specifies (1) the collection process, (2) the maximum amount that may be collected, and (3) the period of time during which the collection may occur.[ 2005 c 317 § 30.]
WA Rev Code § 47.04.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.04 - General Provisions.|47.04.270 - Tire chain installation and removal.

RCW 47.04.270 Tire chain installation and removal.The department may issue written permits authorizing permittees to install or remove tire chains on motor vehicles with the following conditions:(1) Chains may only be installed or removed at locations designated in the permit;(2) Permittees must comply with terms and conditions in the permit relating to the safe and orderly movement of traffic; and(3) Permittees may charge a fee to drivers for their services.The department may issue sufficient permits for the installation or removal of tire chains that it finds necessary or desirable to accommodate the demand for those services consistent with the maximum convenience and safety to traffic. In issuing the permits, the department shall insure that the maximum practicable number of different individuals and entities receive permits, and that no one entity, to the extent practicable, is the sole permit holder for a particular location. The department may charge a fee no greater than fifty dollars to permittees for the issuance of permits. The department, in issuing a permit for the installation or removal of tire chains, assumes no responsibility for the actions, inactions, competence, or reliability of the permittee in performing those services and shall not be liable for the damages relating to acts or omissions of the permittees. The department shall adopt rules to implement this section, including requiring permittees to wear reflective clothing and use appropriate signage.[ 2006 c 324 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 47.04.285 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.04 - General Provisions.|47.04.285 - Review of and comment on state transportation policy goals by office of financial management—Biennial report.

RCW 47.04.285 Review of and comment on state transportation policy goals by office of financial management—Biennial report.By October 1, 2016, and by October 1st biennially thereafter, the office of financial management shall review and comment prior to the department of transportation submitting to the legislature and the governor a report on the progress toward the attainment by state transportation agencies of the state transportation policy goals and objectives prescribed by statute, appropriation, and governor directive. The report must, at a minimum, include the degree to which state transportation programs have progressed toward the attainment of the policy goals established under RCW 47.04.280, as measured by the objectives and performance measures established under RCW 47.04.280.[ 2016 c 35 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 47.04.295 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.04 - General Provisions.|47.04.295 - Park and ride lots—Leases with private entities authorized—Rules.

RCW 47.04.295 Park and ride lots—Leases with private entities authorized—Rules.(1) The department, or any local transit agency that has received state funding for a park and ride lot, may enter into a lease with private entities allowing them to operate food or beverage retailers, restaurants, grocery and convenience stores, or other private enterprises that are of benefit to the traveling public at park and ride lots owned by the department or local transit agency.(2) The department or local transit agency must take all necessary action to ensure the most favorable lease rates for the state or local transit agency, whether by bid or other reasonable manner, and to require the lessee to enter into any other contract or agreement to protect the state and its citizens or the local transit agency from commercial harm or other type of harm. Any lease entered into under this section must ensure that the lease payments are at fair market value and comparable to market rates in the area of the park and ride lot. Lease payments must first be applied towards maintenance and operations of the applicable park and ride lot and the remainder must be deposited into the multimodal transportation account created under RCW 47.66.070.(3) The department must adopt and enforce such reasonable rules that are consistent with and necessary to carry out this section, including a flexible process to prioritize local business interests when entering into lease agreements.[ 2011 c 378 § 1.]