5352-S AMS JARR SIMP 234

SSB 5352 - S AMD 253

By Senator Jarrett

ADOPTED 4/01/2009

    On page 36, after line 6, insert the following:

    "(29) The legislature is committed to the funding and construction of R8A in a timely manner, supporting the construction of Sound Transit’s East Link.  The department shall complete the process of negotiating the airspace lease with Sound Transit, including appropriate and independent facility asset assessments required to accommodate the use and funding of the I-90 center roadway for East Link in support of East Link project milestones."

EFFECT:  Provides legislative commitment to constructing the R8A center lane and Sound Transit East Link project on the I-90 corridor, and directs the Department of Transportation to negotiate the airspace lease with Sound Transit to facilitate the project. 

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