HomeMy WebLinkAbout2420 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2420
A RESOLUTION concerning passenger train service
between Pasco and Seattle
WHEREAS, Amtrak provides passenger train service between Seattle and
Vancouver, British Columbia; between Seattle and Eugene, Oregon; between Seattle
and Spokane; and between Spokane and Portland, by way of Pasco; and
WHEREAS, the only rail line not served by Amtrak is the rail line in
Southeastern Washington, between Pasco and Seattle, by way of Yakima and
Ellensburg; and
WZZEREAS, the old Northern Pacific line over Stampede Pass has been re-
activated recently for freight service; and
WHERFAS, a substantial number of citizens in Pasco and throughout the
Southeastern Washington area would utilize a passenger train service between Pasco
and Seattle, if it were available;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Washington State Legislature is hereby urged to require
the Department of Transportation to arrange for Amtrak passenger train service
between Pasco and Seattle, through Yakima, with further service between Pasco and
Walla 'Walla when the track between Touchet and ZangerJunction can be improved to
meet appropriate standards.
P ID by the City Council of the City of Pasco at its regular meeting dated
this —.1 'day of cL oc 199 9.
6haAei D. Kilbury, r
ATTEST:
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Catherine D. Seaman, Deputy City Clerk
APPRO AS TO FORAE
Leland H Kerr, City Attorney