6381-S AMS KAUF CECI 040

SSB 6381 - S AMD 196

By Senators Haugen, King, Roach and Kauffman

ADOPTED 2/27/2010

    On page 35, line 15, after "tracking." strike "The study must consider the interconnectivity benefits of, and potential for, a future Amtrak Cascades route in the vicinities of south King county and north Pierce county." and insert "The study must also consider the interconnectivity benefits of, and potential for, future Amtrak Cascades stops in south King county and north Pierce county.  As part of its consideration, the department shall conduct a thorough market analysis of the potential for adding or changing stops on the Amtrak Cascades route.  The department shall amend the scope, schedule, and budget of the current study process to accommodate the market analysis."

EFFECT: The department is directed to prepare a market analysis of adding additional stops to the Amtrak Cascades route. To accommodate the market analysis, the department must amend the scope, schedule, and budget of the diesel multiple unit feasibility and initial planning study that was funded in the 2009 transportation budget.

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