Rep. Larsen Praises Proposal for $3.6 Million for Everett High-Speed Rail Project
For Immediate Release
Contact: Emily Halnon
(202) 225-2605
March 22, 2010
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) applauded an announcement by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) that they submitted a project in Everett on their list of priority projects to receive high-speed rail funding. The proposed Everett Storage Track will create jobs and enhance the quality of commuting around the region by relieving congestion and increasing on-time performance.
“I am pleased that the Washington State Department of Transportation included the Everett Storage Track on its list of priority projects for high-speed rail funding,” said Rep. Larsen. “This project will create much-needed jobs and boost our local economy by making it easier for commuters and commerce to get from point to point.”
Washington state received funding through the High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail program, the majority of which has been proposed to enhance travel between Portland and Seattle. This project in Everett will add two new tracks near the existing Delta Yard tracks to reduce freight train congestion and improve overall on-time performance for Amtrak passenger trains.
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