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WA Rev Code § 47.29.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.29 - Transportation Innovative Partnerships.|47.29.150 - Public involvement and participation.

RCW 47.29.150 Public involvement and participation.(1) Before final approval, agreements entered into under this chapter must include a process that provides for public involvement and participation with respect to the development of the projects. This plan must be submitted along with the proposed agreement, and both must be approved under RCW 47.29.160 before the state may enter a binding agreement.(2) All workshops, forums, open houses, meetings, public hearings, or similar public gatherings must be administered and attended by representatives of the state and any other public entities that are party to an agreement authorized by this chapter.[ 2005 c 317 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 47.29.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.29 - Transportation Innovative Partnerships.|47.29.160 - Approval and execution.

RCW 47.29.160 Approval and execution.(1) Before approving an agreement under subsection (2) of this section, the commission, with the technical assistance of the department, must:(a) Prepare a financial analysis that fully discloses all project costs, direct and indirect, including costs of any financing;(b) Publish notice and make available the contents of the agreement, with the exception of patent information, at least twenty days before the public hearing required in (c) of this subsection; and(c) Hold a public hearing on the proposed agreement, with proper notice provided at least twenty days before the hearing. The public hearing must be held within the boundaries of the county seat of the county containing the project.(2) The commission must allow at least twenty days from the public hearing on the proposed agreement required under subsection (1)(c) of this section before approving and executing any agreements authorized under this chapter.[ 2005 c 317 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 47.29.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.29 - Transportation Innovative Partnerships.|47.29.180 - Advisory committees.

RCW 47.29.180 Advisory committees.For projects with costs, including financing costs, of three hundred million dollars or greater, advisory committees are required.(1) The commission must establish an advisory committee to advise with respect to eligible projects. An advisory committee must consist of not fewer than five and not more than nine members, as determined by the public partners. Members must be appointed by the commission, or for projects with joint public sector participation, in a manner agreed to by the commission and any participating unit of government. In making appointments to the committee, the commission shall consider persons or organizations offering a diversity of viewpoints on the project.(2) An advisory committee shall review concepts or proposals for eligible projects and submit comments to the public sector partners.(3) An advisory committee shall meet as necessary at times and places fixed by the department, but not less than twice per year. The state shall provide personnel services to assist the advisory committee within the limits of available funds. An advisory committee may adopt rules to govern its proceedings and may select officers.(4) An advisory committee must be dissolved once the project has been fully constructed and debt issued to pay for the project has been fully retired.[ 2005 c 317 § 18.]
WA Rev Code § 47.29.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.29 - Transportation Innovative Partnerships.|47.29.190 - Confidentiality.

RCW 47.29.190 Confidentiality.A proposer shall identify those portions of a proposal that the proposer considers to be confidential, proprietary information, or trade secrets and provide any justification as to why these materials, upon request, should not be disclosed by the authority. Patent information will be covered until the patent expires. Other information such as originality of design or records of negotiation may only be protected under this section until an agreement is reached. Disclosure must occur before final agreement and execution of the contract. Projects under federal jurisdiction or using federal funds must conform to federal regulations under the Freedom of Information Act.[ 2005 c 317 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 47.29.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.29 - Transportation Innovative Partnerships.|47.29.200 - Prevailing wages.

RCW 47.29.200 Prevailing wages.If public funds are used to pay any costs of construction of a public facility that is part of an eligible project, chapter 39.12 RCW applies to the entire eligible public works project.[ 2005 c 317 § 20.]
WA Rev Code § 47.29.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.29 - Transportation Innovative Partnerships.|47.29.210 - Government agreements.

RCW 47.29.210 Government agreements.The state may, either separately or in combination with any other public sector partner, enter into working agreements, coordination agreements, or similar implementation agreements, including the formation of bistate transportation organizations, to carry out the joint implementation of a transportation project selected under this chapter. The state may enter into agreements with other units of government or Canadian provinces for transborder transportation projects.[ 2005 c 317 § 21.]
WA Rev Code § 47.29.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.29 - Transportation Innovative Partnerships.|47.29.220 - Eminent domain.

RCW 47.29.220 Eminent domain.The state may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire property, rights-of-way, or other rights in property for projects that are necessary to implement an eligible project developed under this chapter, regardless of whether the property will be owned in fee simple by the state.[ 2005 c 317 § 22.]
WA Rev Code § 47.29.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.29 - Transportation Innovative Partnerships.|47.29.230 - Transportation innovative partnership account.

RCW 47.29.230 Transportation innovative partnership account.(1) The transportation innovative partnership account is established in the custody of the state treasurer separate and distinct from the state general fund. Interest earned by the transportation innovative partnership account must be credited to the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW.(2) The following moneys must be deposited into the transportation innovative partnership account:(a) Proceeds from bonds or other financing instruments issued under RCW 47.29.250;(b) Revenues received from any transportation project developed under this chapter or developed under the general powers granted to the department; and(c) Any other moneys that are by donation, grant, contract, law, or other means transferred, allocated, or appropriated to the account.(3) Moneys in the transportation innovative partnership account may only be expended upon evidence of approval by the Washington state legislature, either upon appropriation of supporting state funds or by other statutory direction.(4) The state treasurer shall serve as a fiduciary for the purpose of carrying out this chapter and implementing all or portions of any transportation project financed under this chapter.(5) Moneys in the transportation innovative partnership account that were derived from revenue subject to Article II, section 40 (Amendment 18) of the Washington state Constitution, may be used only for purposes authorized by that provision of the state Constitution.(6) The state treasurer shall establish separate subaccounts within the transportation innovative partnership account for each transportation project that is initiated under this chapter or under the general powers granted to the department. Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, the state may pledge moneys in the transportation innovative partnership account to secure revenue bonds or any other debt obligations relating to the project for which the account is established.[ 2005 c 317 § 23.]
WA Rev Code § 47.29.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.29 - Transportation Innovative Partnerships.|47.29.240 - Use of account.

RCW 47.29.240 Use of account.(1) The state may use moneys in the transportation innovative partnership subaccount to ensure the repayment of loan guarantees or extensions of credit made to or on behalf of private entities engaged in the planning, acquisition, financing, development, design, construction, reconstruction, replacement, improvement, maintenance, preservation, management, repair, or operation of any eligible project that is related to a subaccount established under this chapter.(2) The lien of a pledge made under this section is subordinate to the lien of a pledge securing bonds payable from moneys in the motor vehicle fund established in RCW 46.68.070, or the transportation innovative partnership account established in RCW 47.29.230.[ 2005 c 317 § 24.]
WA Rev Code § 47.29.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.29 - Transportation Innovative Partnerships.|47.29.250 - Issuing bonds and other obligations.

RCW 47.29.250 Issuing bonds and other obligations.(1) In addition to any authority the commission or department has to issue and sell bonds and other similar obligations, this section establishes continuing authority for the issuance and sale of bonds and other similar obligations in a manner consistent with this section. To finance a project in whole or in part, the commission may request that the state treasurer issue revenue bonds on behalf of the public sector partner. The bonds must be secured by a pledge of, and a lien on, and be payable only from moneys in the transportation innovative partnership account established in RCW 47.29.230, and any other revenues specifically pledged to repayment of the bonds. Such a pledge by the public partner creates a lien that is valid and binding from the time the pledge is made. Revenue bonds issued under this section are not general obligations of the state or local government and are not secured by or payable from any funds or assets of the state other than the moneys and revenues specifically pledged to the repayment of such revenue bonds.(2) Moneys received from the issuance of revenue bonds or other debt obligations, including any investment earnings thereon, may be spent:(a) For the purpose of financing the costs of the project for which the bonds are issued;(b) To pay the costs and other administrative expenses of the bonds;(c) To pay the costs of credit enhancement or to fund any reserves determined to be necessary or advantageous in connection with the revenue bonds; and(d) To reimburse the public sector partners for any costs related to carrying out the projects authorized under this chapter.[ 2005 c 317 § 25.]
WA Rev Code § 47.29.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.29 - Transportation Innovative Partnerships.|47.29.260 - Study and report.

RCW 47.29.260 Study and report.The department shall conduct a study of:(1) The contracting powers and project management authorities it currently possesses; those same powers and authorities authorized under this chapter; and those powers and authorities employed by other states or the private sector;(2) Methods of encouraging competition for the development of transportation projects; and(3) Any additional procedures that may be necessary or desirable for negotiating contracts in situations of a single qualified bidder, in either solicited or unsolicited proposals.The department must submit its report, along with any recommended legislative changes, to the commission by November 1, 2005, and to the governor and the legislature for consideration in the 2006 legislative session.[ 2005 c 317 § 26.]
WA Rev Code § 47.29.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.29 - Transportation Innovative Partnerships.|47.29.270 - Federal laws.

RCW 47.29.270 Federal laws.Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, applicable federal laws, rules, and regulations govern in any situation that involves federal funds if the federal laws, rules, or regulations:(1) Conflict with any provision of this chapter;(2) Require procedures that are additional to or different from those provided in this chapter; or(3) Require contract provisions not authorized in this chapter. If no federal funds are provided, state laws, rates, and rules will govern.[ 2005 c 317 § 27.]
WA Rev Code § 47.29.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.29 - Transportation Innovative Partnerships.|47.29.280 - Expert review panel on proposed project agreements—Creation—Authority.

RCW 47.29.280 Expert review panel on proposed project agreements—Creation—Authority.(1) The department shall establish an expert review panel to review, analyze, and make recommendations to the governor and the transportation commission on whether to approve, reject, or continue negotiations on a proposed project agreement under this chapter. The department shall provide staff to support the expert review panel, if requested by the panel. The expert review panel may utilize any of the consultants under contract for the department, and the expert review panel may contract for consulting expertise in specific areas as it deems necessary to ensure a thorough and critical review of any proposed project agreement.(2) The governor shall appoint members of an expert review panel that have experience in large capital project delivery, public-private partnerships, public financing of infrastructure improvements, or other areas of expertise that will benefit the panel. The panel shall consist of no less than three, but no more than five members, as determined by the governor.[ 2006 c 334 § 49.]NOTES:Effective date—2006 c 334: See note following RCW 47.01.051.
WA Rev Code § 47.29.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.29 - Transportation Innovative Partnerships.|47.29.290 - Expert review panel on proposed project agreements—Execution of agreements.

RCW 47.29.290 Expert review panel on proposed project agreements—Execution of agreements.Upon receiving the recommendations of the expert review panel as provided in RCW 47.29.280, and upon consultation with the governor, the transportation commission shall either execute the proposed project agreement, reject the proposed project agreement, or continue further negotiations between the state and a private partner. The execution of any agreement or the rejection of any agreement shall constitute a final action for legal or administrative purposes.[ 2006 c 334 § 50.]NOTES:Effective date—2006 c 334: See note following RCW 47.01.051.
WA Rev Code § 47.30.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.30 - Trails and Paths.|47.30.005 - Definitions.

RCW 47.30.005 Definitions.For the purposes of this chapter, "trail" or "path" means a public way constructed primarily for and open to pedestrians, equestrians, or bicyclists, or any combination thereof, other than a sidewalk constructed as a part of a city street or county road for the exclusive use of pedestrians. The term "trail" or "path" also includes a widened shoulder of a highway, street, or road when the extra shoulder width is constructed to accommodate bicyclists consistent with a comprehensive plan or master plan for bicycle trails or paths adopted by a state or local governmental authority either prior to such construction or prior to January 1, 1980.[ 1979 ex.s. c 121 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 47.30.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.30 - Trails and Paths.|47.30.010 - Recreational trail interference.

RCW 47.30.010 Recreational trail interference.(1) No limited access highway shall be constructed that will result in the severance or destruction of an existing recreational trail of substantial usage for pedestrians, equestrians or bicyclists unless an alternative recreational trail, satisfactory to the authority having jurisdiction over the trail being severed or destroyed, either exists or is reestablished at the time the limited access highway is constructed. If a proposed limited access highway will sever a planned recreational trail which is part of a comprehensive plan for trails adopted by a state or local governmental authority, and no alternative route for the planned trail exists which is satisfactory to the authority which adopted the comprehensive plan for trails, the state or local agency proposing to construct the limited access highway shall design the facility and acquire sufficient right-of-way to accommodate future construction of the portion of the trail which will properly lie within the highway right-of-way. Thereafter when such trail is developed and constructed by the authority having jurisdiction over the trail, the state or local agency which constructed the limited access highway shall develop and construct the portion of such trail lying within the right-of-way of the limited access highway.(2) Where a highway other than a limited access highway crosses a recreational trail of substantial usage for pedestrians, equestrians, or bicyclists, signing sufficient to insure safety shall be provided.(3) Where the construction or reconstruction of a highway other than a limited access highway would destroy the usefulness of an existing recreational trail of substantial usage for pedestrians, equestrians, or bicyclists or of a planned recreational trail for pedestrians, equestrians, or bicyclists incorporated into the comprehensive plans for trails of the state or any of its political subdivisions, replacement land, space, or facilities shall be provided and where such recreational trails exist at the time of taking, reconstruction of said recreational trails shall be undertaken.[ 1971 ex.s. c 130 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 47.30.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.30 - Trails and Paths.|47.30.020 - Facilities for nonmotorized traffic—Joint usage of rights-of-way.

RCW 47.30.020 Facilities for nonmotorized traffic—Joint usage of rights-of-way.Facilities for pedestrians, equestrians, or bicyclists shall be incorporated into the design of highways and freeways along corridors where such facilities do not exist upon a finding that such facilities would be of joint use and conform to the comprehensive plans of public agencies for the development of such facilities, will not duplicate existing or proposed routes, and that safety to both motorists and to pedestrians, equestrians, and bicyclists would be enhanced by the segregation of traffic.In planning and design of all highways, every effort shall be made consistent with safety to promote joint usage of rights-of-way for trails and paths in accordance with the comprehensive plans of public agencies.[ 1971 ex.s. c 130 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 47.30.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.30 - Trails and Paths.|47.30.030 - Facilities for nonmotorized traffic—Expenditure of available funds.

RCW 47.30.030 Facilities for nonmotorized traffic—Expenditure of available funds.Where an existing highway severs, or where the right-of-way of an existing highway accommodates a trail for pedestrians, equestrians, or bicyclists or where the separation of motor vehicle traffic from pedestrians, equestrians, or bicyclists will materially increase the motor vehicle safety, the provision of facilities for pedestrians, equestrians, or bicyclists which are a part of a comprehensive trail plan adopted by federal, state, or local governmental authority having jurisdiction over the trail is hereby authorized. The department of transportation, or the county or city having jurisdiction over the highway, road, or street, or facility is further authorized to expend reasonable amounts out of the funds made available to them, according to the provisions of RCW 46.68.090, as necessary for the planning, accommodation, establishment, and maintenance of such facilities.[ 1999 c 269 § 10; 1979 ex.s. c 121 § 1; 1974 ex.s. c 141 § 12; 1972 ex.s. c 103 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—1999 c 269: See note following RCW 36.78.070.Severability—1972 ex.s. c 103: "If any provision of this 1972 amendatory 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." [ 1972 ex.s. c 103 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 47.30.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.30 - Trails and Paths.|47.30.040 - Establishing paths and trails—Factors to be considered.

RCW 47.30.040 Establishing paths and trails—Factors to be considered.Before establishing paths and trails, the following factors shall be considered:(1) Public safety;(2) The cost of such paths and trails as compared to the need or probable use;(3) Inclusion of the trail in a plan for a comprehensive trail system adopted by a city or county in a state or federal trails plan.[ 1972 ex.s. c 103 § 3.]NOTES:Severability—1972 ex.s. c 103: See note following RCW 47.30.030.