SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 5394
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent. |
As Reported by Senate Committee On:
Transportation, February 12, 2009
Title: An act relating to a state route number 2 route development plan.
Brief Description: Requiring a state route number 2 route development plan.
Sponsors: Senators Berkey, Hobbs, Haugen, Stevens, Shin and McAuliffe.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Transportation: 2/11/09, 2/12/09 [DPS].
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION |
Majority Report: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5394 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.
Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker, Ranking Minority Member; Benton, Berkey, Delvin, Eide, Jarrett, Kauffman, Kilmer, King, Ranker and Sheldon.
Staff: Amanda Cecil (786-7429)
Background: SR 2 serves as a critical east-west connection for the commuter and freight traffic between Snohomish County and the Everett/Seattle metropolitan area and I-5.
Summary of Bill (Recommended Substitute): The Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) is to conduct an SR 2 development plan that will identify essential improvements needed between the Port of Everett and the SR 9 interchange near the city of Snohomish.
EFFECT OF CHANGES MADE BY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (Recommended Substitute): The $400,000 appropriated for the study is removed and DOT is directed to complete the study subject to availability of funding.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony on Original Bill: PRO: The U.S. 2 trestle between Snohomish and Everett is becoming increasingly dangerous and congested. The temporary fixes are a "Band-Aid" to keep the highway functional, but a long-term cure will come from the trestle's replacement and other work as identified in the route development plan.
The total cost of the route development plan is $800,000. Snohomish County and Everett are each committing $200,000 to this project.
Persons Testifying: PRO: Fred Walser, U.S. 2 Safety Coalition; Will Hall, Snohomish County; Ryan Sass, City of Everett; Kevin Weed, Snohomish County Committee for Improved Transportation; Patrick Pierce, Everett Area Chamber of Commerce.