5165-S AMH BARK HAJE 342

SSB 5165 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1417.1/21) 497

By Representative Barkis

ADOPTED 04/02/2021

On page 46, line 14 of the striking amendment, increase the multimodal transportation account-state appropriation by $500,000

On page 46, line 19 of the striking amendment, correct the total.

On page 46, line 21 of the striking amendment, after "limitations:" insert "(1)"

On page 46, after line 31 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

"(2) Consistent with the ongoing planning and service improvement for the intercity passenger rail program, $500,000 of the multimodal transportation account-state is provided solely for the Cascades service development plan. This funding is to be used to analyze current and future market conditions and to develop a structured assessment of service options and goals based on anticipated demand and the results of the state and federally required 2019 state rail plan, including identifying implementation alternatives to meet the future service goals for the Amtrak Cascades route. The work must be consistent with federal railroad administration guidance and direction on developing service development plans. It must also leverage the $500,000 in federal funding appropriated for development of a service development plan and comply with the planning and grant award obligations of the consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvements (CRISI) program. A status report must be provided to the transportation committees of the legislature by June 30, 2022."

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