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WA Rev Code § 47.01.415 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.01 - Department of Transportation.|47.01.415 - State route No. 520 improvements—Finance plan.

RCW 47.01.415 State route No. 520 improvements—Finance plan.The state route number 520 bridge replacement and HOV project finance plan must include state funding, federal funding, at least one billion dollars in regional contributions, and revenue from tolling. The department must provide a proposed finance plan to be tied to the estimated cost of the recommended project solutions, as provided under *RCW 47.01.406, to the governor and the joint transportation committee by January 1, 2008.[ 2007 c 517 § 7.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 47.01.406 was repealed by 2017 3rd sp.s. c 25 § 39.Finding—2007 c 517: "The legislature finds that the replacement of the vulnerable state route number 520 corridor is a matter of urgency for the safety of Washington's traveling public and the needs of the transportation system in central Puget Sound. The state route number 520 floating bridge is susceptible to damage, closure, or even catastrophic failure from earthquakes, windstorms, and waves. Additionally, the bridge serves as a vital route for vehicles to cross Lake Washington, carrying over three times its design capacity in traffic, resulting in more than seven hours of congestion per day.Therefore, it is the conclusion of the legislature that time is of the essence, and that Washington state cannot wait for a disaster to make it fully appreciate the urgency of the need to replace this vulnerable structure. The state must take the necessary steps to move forward with a state route number 520 bridge replacement project design that provides six total lanes, with four general purpose lanes and two lanes that are for high occupancy vehicle travel that could also accommodate high capacity transportation, and the bridge shall also be designed to accommodate light rail in the future. High occupancy vehicle lanes in the state route 520 corridor must also be able to support a bus rapid transit system." [ 2007 c 517 § 1.]Effective date—2007 c 517: "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 [May 15, 2007]." [ 2007 c 517 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 47.01.417 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.01 - Department of Transportation.|47.01.417 - State route No. 520 improvements—Finance plan—Revenue sources and savings recognition.

RCW 47.01.417 State route No. 520 improvements—Finance plan—Revenue sources and savings recognition.The state route number 520 bridge replacement and HOV project finance plan must include:(1) Recognition of revenue sources that include: One billion seven hundred million dollars in state and federal funds allocated to the project; one billion five hundred million dollars to two billion dollars in tolling revenue, including early tolls that could begin in late 2009; eighty-five million dollars in federal urban partnership grant funds; and other contributions from private and other government sources; and(2) Recognition of savings to be realized from:(a) Potential early construction of traffic improvements from the eastern Lake Washington shoreline to 108th Avenue Northeast in Bellevue;(b) Early construction of a single string of pontoons to support two lanes that are for transit and high occupancy vehicle travel and four general purpose lanes;(c) Preconstruction tolling to reduce total financing costs; and(d) A deferral of the sales taxes paid on construction costs.[ 2008 c 270 § 3.]NOTES:Finding—2008 c 270: See note following RCW 47.01.408.
WA Rev Code § 47.01.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.01 - Department of Transportation.|47.01.420 - Naming and renaming state transportation facilities.

RCW 47.01.420 Naming and renaming state transportation facilities.(1) The commission may name or rename state transportation facilities including, but not limited to: State highways; state highway bridges, structures, and facilities; state rest areas; and state roadside facilities, such as viewpoints. The commission must consult with the department before taking final action to name or rename a state transportation facility.(2)(a) The department, state and local governmental entities, citizen organizations, and any person may initiate the process to name or rename a state transportation facility.(b) For the commission to consider a naming or renaming proposal, the requesting entity or person must provide sufficient evidence, as determined by the commission, indicating community support and acceptance of the proposal. Evidence may include the following:(i) Letters of support from state and federal legislators representing the impacted area encompassing the state transportation facility;(ii) Resolutions passed by local, publicly elected bodies in the impacted area encompassing the state transportation facility;(iii) Department support; or(iv) Supportive actions by or letters from local organizations including, but not limited to, local chambers of commerce and service clubs.(3) After the commission takes final action in naming or renaming a state transportation facility, the department shall design and install the appropriate signs in accordance with state and federal standards.[ 2007 c 33 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 47.01.425 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.01 - Department of Transportation.|47.01.425 - Jurisdictional transfers.

RCW 47.01.425 Jurisdictional transfers.The legislature recognizes the need for a multijurisdictional body to review future requests for jurisdictional transfers. The commission shall receive petitions from cities, counties, or the state requesting any addition or deletion from the state highway system. The commission must utilize the criteria established in RCW 47.17.001 in evaluating petitions and to adopt rules for implementation of this process. The commission shall forward to the senate and house transportation committees by November 15th each year any recommended jurisdictional transfers.[ 2009 c 260 § 1; 2005 c 319 § 130; 1991 c 342 § 62. Formerly RCW 47.26.167.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Part headings—Effective dates—2005 c 319: See notes following RCW 43.17.020.Effective dates—1991 c 342: "(1) Sections 62 and 63 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect June 1, 1991.(2) The remainder of this act shall take effect April 1, 1992." [ 1991 c 342 § 68.]
WA Rev Code § 47.01.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.01 - Department of Transportation.|47.01.430 - Wounded combat veterans internship program.

RCW 47.01.430 Wounded combat veterans internship program.Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the department shall establish an internship program for returning wounded combat veterans. The purpose of the program is to assist returning wounded combat veterans by matching them with jobs within the department that require their military skill sets and would be of benefit to the department, or that would teach them new skills. The jobs may include, but are not limited to, the following classifications: Engineering; construction trades; logistics; and project planning. The emphasis of the program should be to assist veterans who served in southern or central Asia, Operation Enduring Freedom; and the Persian Gulf, Operation Iraqi Freedom. This program may assist with the placement of wounded combat veterans as apprentices under RCW 39.04.320. The department may adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW to implement the requirements of this section. For the purposes of this section, "veteran" has the same meaning as in RCW 41.04.005.[ 2007 c 92 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 47.01.450 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.01 - Department of Transportation.|47.01.450 - Funding special needs transportation, application for—Deference to agency council on coordinated transportation recommendations.

RCW 47.01.450 Funding special needs transportation, application for—Deference to agency council on coordinated transportation recommendations.(1) To be eligible for funding on or after January 1, 2010, any organization applying for state paratransit/special needs grants, as described in section 223(1), chapter 121, Laws of 2008, or for other funding provided for persons with special transportation needs, as defined in *RCW 47.06B.012, must include in its application, in addition to meeting other eligibility requirements provided in law, an explanation of how the requested funding will advance efficiencies in, accessibility to, or coordination of transportation services provided to persons with special transportation needs as defined in *RCW 47.06B.012.(2) Unless otherwise required by law, in administering federal funding provided for special needs transportation purposes, including funding under SAFETEA-LU, the safe, accountable, flexible, efficient transportation equity act, P.L. 109-59, or its successor, the department shall give priority to projects that result in increased efficiencies in special needs transportation or improved coordination among special needs transportation service providers.(3) In making final grant award determinations under subsection (1) of this section, the department shall seek input from the agency council on coordinated transportation, as provided in *chapter 47.06B RCW, and shall give substantial deference to applications recommended by the council.[ 2009 c 515 § 16.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: Chapter 47.06B RCW was repealed by 2011 c 60 § 51.
WA Rev Code § 47.01.460 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.01 - Department of Transportation.|47.01.460 - Adjustments to recreational vehicle fees.

RCW 47.01.460 Adjustments to recreational vehicle fees.(1) The department of transportation may increase the recreational vehicle sanitary disposal fee charged under RCW 46.17.375 as authorized in RCW 43.135.055 by a percentage that exceeds the fiscal growth factor. After consultation with citizen representatives of the recreational vehicle user community, the department of transportation may implement RV account fee adjustments no more than once every four years. RV account fee adjustments must be preceded by an evaluation of the following factors:(a) Maintenance of a self-supporting program;(b) Levels of service at existing recreational vehicle sanitary disposal facilities;(c) Identified needs for improved recreational vehicle service at safety rest areas statewide;(d) Sewage treatment costs; and(e) Inflation.(2) If the department of transportation chooses to adjust the RV account fee, it shall notify the department of licensing six months before implementation of the fee increase. Adjustments in the RV account fee must be in increments of no more than fifty cents per biennium.[ 2010 c 161 § 1145.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 47.01.470 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.01 - Department of Transportation.|47.01.470 - Transfer of ownership of department-owned vessel—Review of vessel's physical condition.

RCW 47.01.470 Transfer of ownership of department-owned vessel—Review of vessel's physical condition.(1) Prior to transferring ownership of a department-owned vessel, the department shall conduct a thorough review of the physical condition of the vessel, the vessel's operating capability, and any containers and other materials that are not fixed to the vessel.(2) If the department determines that the vessel is in a state of advanced deterioration or poses a reasonably imminent threat to human health or safety, including a threat of environmental contamination, the department may: (a) Not transfer the vessel until the conditions identified under this subsection have been corrected; or (b) permanently dispose of the vessel by landfill, deconstruction, or other related method.[ 2013 c 291 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 47.01.475 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.01 - Department of Transportation.|47.01.475 - Transfer of ownership of department-owned vessel—Further requirements.

RCW 47.01.475 Transfer of ownership of department-owned vessel—Further requirements.(1) Following the inspection required under RCW 47.01.470 and prior to transferring ownership of a department-owned vessel, the department shall obtain the following from the transferee:(a) The purposes for which the transferee intends to use the vessel; and(b) Information demonstrating the prospective owner's intent to obtain legal moorage following the transfer, in the manner determined by the department.(2)(a) The department shall remove any containers or other materials that are not fixed to the vessel and contain hazardous substances, as defined under RCW 70A.305.020.(b) However, the department may transfer a vessel with:(i) Those containers or materials described under (a) of this subsection where the transferee demonstrates to the department's satisfaction that the container's or material's presence is consistent with the anticipated use of the vessel; and(ii) A reasonable amount of fuel as determined by the department, based on factors including the vessel's size, condition, and anticipated use of the vessel, including initial destination following transfer.(c) The department may consult with the department of ecology in carrying out the requirements of this subsection.(3) Prior to sale, and unless the vessel has a title or valid marine document, the department is required to apply for a certificate of title for the vessel under RCW 88.02.510 and register the vessel under RCW 88.02.550.[ 2021 c 65 § 54; 2013 c 291 § 14.]NOTES:Explanatory statement—2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030.
WA Rev Code § 47.01.485 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.01 - Department of Transportation.|47.01.485 - Final determination by local governments on department permit application for state highway projects less than five hundred million dollars, when due—Annual report.

RCW 47.01.485 Final determination by local governments on department permit application for state highway projects less than five hundred million dollars, when due—Annual report.(1) To the greatest extent practicable, a city, town, code city, or county must make a final determination on all permits required for a project on a state highway as defined in RCW 46.04.560 no later than ninety days after the department's submission of a complete permit application for a project with an estimated cost of less than five hundred million dollars.(2) The department must report annually to the governor and the transportation committees of the house of representatives and the senate in compliance with RCW 43.01.036 regarding any permit application that takes longer than the number of days identified in subsection (1) of this section to process.[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 15 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 15: "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 [July 6, 2015]." [ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 15 § 11.]Findings—Intent—2015 3rd sp.s. c 15: "The legislature finds that in 2012 the legislature passed Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6406 (chapter 1, Laws of 2012 1st sp. sess.), which updated statutory provisions relating to natural resource management and regulatory programs. The legislature finds that opportunities to build upon the updates made in 2012 and to further streamline regulatory processes and achieve program efficiencies while maintaining current levels of natural resource protection exist. The legislature intends to update provisions relating to the review, permitting, and approval of department of transportation projects, particularly those that occur on shorelines of the state, to achieve these opportunities.The legislature further finds that the shoreline management act of 1971, codified in chapter 90.58 RCW, was approved and enacted by a vote of the people, and that the shoreline management act embodies a balance between the protection of state shorelines and development. Recognizing this balance, the legislature intends to facilitate transportation projects while ensuring accountability." [ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 15 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 47.01.490 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.01 - Department of Transportation.|47.01.490 - Reporting engineering errors on highway construction projects—Requirements.

RCW 47.01.490 Reporting engineering errors on highway construction projects—Requirements.(1) The department shall submit a report to the transportation committees of the legislature detailing engineering errors on highway construction projects resulting in project cost increases in excess of five hundred thousand dollars. The department must submit a full report within ninety days of the negotiated change order resulting from the engineering error.(2) The department's full report must include an assessment and review of:(a) How the engineering error happened;(b) The department of the employee or employees responsible for the engineering error, without disclosing the name of the employee or employees;(c) What corrective action was taken;(d) The estimated total cost of the engineering error and how the department plans to mitigate that cost;(e) Whether the cost of the engineering error will impact the overall project financial plan; and(f) What action the secretary has recommended to avoid similar engineering errors in the future.[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 17 § 8.]NOTES:Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 17: See note following RCW 47.85.005.
WA Rev Code § 47.01.495 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.01 - Department of Transportation.|47.01.495 - Construction program business plan—Requirements—Progress reports—Advisory group.

RCW 47.01.495 Construction program business plan—Requirements—Progress reports—Advisory group.(1) The department must develop a construction program business plan that incorporates findings of the report required in section 3, chapter 18, Laws of 2015 3rd sp. sess. and also outlines a sustainable staffing level of state-employed engineering staff, adjusted as necessary by additional sustainable revenue and modeled and optimized to address long-term needs in preservation and improvement programs through multiple biennia.(2) The sustainable staffing level recognizes that it is in the state's interest that periodic increases in workload due to increases in construction funding are best addressed through the use of contract engineering resources in conjunction with limited and flexible augmentations to department staffing levels as necessary for project oversight, accountability, and delivery.(3) To provide the appropriate management oversight and accountability of the use of contracted services, the plan must also make recommendations on the development of a strong owner strategy that addresses state employee training, career development, and competitive compensation.(4) The department must submit the plan to the office of financial management and appropriate committees of the legislature one hundred eighty days after the report in section 3, chapter 18, Laws of 2015 3rd sp. sess. is completed. The department must submit progress reports on implementation of the plan biennially beginning September 30, 2018, until September 30, 2030. The elements of the plan must include:(a) Sustainable staffing levels to address long-term needs in preservation and improvement programs;(b) Employee recruitment, retention, training, and compensation status;(c) Project delivery methods for design and construction; and(d) A comparison of Washington state to national trends and methods.(5) To assist in the development of the plan, the department must convene an advisory group to be comprised of the following members:(a) One representative of the professional and technical employees local 17 to represent the nonmanagement engineering and technical employees of the department;(b) One member of the managerial engineering and technical staff of the department, who must serve as chair of the advisory group;(c) One member appointed by the American council of engineering companies of Washington to represent the private design industry; and(d) One member appointed by the associated general contractors of Washington to represent the private construction industry.[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 18 § 4.]NOTES:Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 47.20.780.
WA Rev Code § 47.01.500 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.01 - Department of Transportation.|47.01.500 - Design and construction of bridges across navigable rivers or waterways—Feasibility report on public access.

RCW 47.01.500 Design and construction of bridges across navigable rivers or waterways—Feasibility report on public access.(1) During the design process for state highway projects that include the construction of a new bridge or reconstruction of an existing bridge across a navigable river or waterway, excluding limited access highways and ferry terminals, the department must consider and report on the feasibility of providing a means of public access to the navigable river or waterway for public recreational purposes. The report must document whether the proposed project is in an area identified by state or local plans to be a priority for recreational access to waterways. If the proposed project is in an area identified by state or local plans to be a priority for recreational access to waterways, the department must coordinate with other relevant state agencies or local agencies to ensure consistency with the identified recreational plan.(2) To the greatest extent practicable, when constructing a state highway project, including a major improvement project, the department must not adversely impact preexisting, lawful public access to a waterway.(3) A consideration of feasibility must include a description of the suitability for public use, implications associated with potential access, and the availability of alternate public access within a reasonable distance, if present. A consideration of feasibility must not alter the purpose and need for the proposed transportation project or create any legal obligation to modify existing recreational access from state highway facilities. If public access to waterways is deemed feasible, any subsequent development must be conclusively deemed for recreational purposes notwithstanding such facilities' relationship to transportation facilities. Findings that improvements are not feasible do not require the alteration of any existing or historic access.(4) This section must not be interpreted to: Delay decision making or approvals on proposed state transportation improvement projects, or limit the department's entitlement to recreational immunity consistent with chapter 4.24 RCW.[ 2016 c 34 § 2.]NOTES:Legislative recognition, direction—2016 c 34: "The legislature recognizes that the department of transportation considers public access, including recreational trails and paths, when planning and designing new highway facilities consistent with chapters 47.30 and 90.58 RCW and RCW 79A.35.120. The legislature directs the department of transportation to explore the feasibility of providing access for water-related recreation." [ 2016 c 34 § 1.]