PDFWAC 480-62-400

Purpose.

(1) As authorized by chapter 81.53 RCW, this chapter prescribes the manner in which a public, private or nonprofit entity may apply to the commission for grants from the grade crossing protective fund, and to prescribe a program for the award of such grants.
(2) Grade crossing protective fund grants are to fund projects that:
(a) Reduce accident frequency and severity at either public and private railroad crossings; or
(b) Reduce pedestrian, trespassing, and motorist injuries and deaths on railroad rights of way at places other than crossings.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040(4), 80.04.160, and 80.40.320. WSR 06-05-018 (Docket No. TR-051060, General Order No. R-527), § 480-62-400, filed 2/6/06, effective 3/9/06.]