- From:
- Ryan Ragaza-Bourassa
- To:
- Al French; Biggs, Jason; Kevin Burgess; Karl Webber; rcoffman@co.lincoln.wa.us; Zarecor, Matt
- Cc:
- Rasmussen, Larry R.; Colyar, Brandi J.; Colyar, Brandi J.; Tom Gaines; Robert Jones
Today’s Agenda
Agenda
- WSDOT Budget, Legislative and Agency Items –
Jason Biggs
- Division update
- PCC Updates
– Ryan Ragaza-Bourassa
- 2022 CRISI Grant – Phase II
- Project 1 – CW Branch ($48M): Geiger Spur (MP 8) to Davenport (MP 40.6)
- Construction Update – Winter shut down
- Project 2 - P&L Branch ($25M):
- Project awarded to Martinus (CW Branch Project Contractor)
- Construction schedule to start in April
- Project 3 – PV Hooper Branch ($39M): Hooper to Winona/Winona to St. John
- Design – Starting PS&E development
- 2024 CRISI Grant – Phase III
- Project 4 – CW Branch ($58M): Davenport to Wilbur
- FRA reviewing documentation for obligation (Submitted 10/29).
- 2026 CRISI Grant – Phase IV
- Project 5 – CW Branch ($40M): Wilbur to Hanson
- 20-mile improvement project
- Waiting for NOFO announcement
- Estimate complete and working on 30% Preliminary Plans
- BLPI/WIMRY Update
- Currently 2 trains a month (approx. 20 to 40 cars)
- BLPI/WSDOT operating lease agreement
- Sent BLPI updated draft on 12/16/25 for final review. Once lease agreement is executed, WIMRY will register with
Surface Tramsportation Board.
- RRB1233 Amendment 7 – Lease Property Revision: close to executing with SS&P.
- SS&P and WIMRY is currently amending their Interchange Agreement.
- Siding Issue on the CW Branch
- Several derailments in the past two months on CW Branch sidings at Hite, Reardan, and Davenport.
- Hite siding was closed by FRA earlier this month and there two or three others that the operator may shut down
in the future.
- Ties and surfacing would help resolve the gauge issue.
- Short and long term strategy.
- Palouse SR 27 rail crossing and retaining wall status update.
- Rail Crossing – HQ Traffic Office has provided a preliminary estimate for camera/radar and lidar detection equipment
at the crossing and advanced warning light north of the crossing along SR 27. Eastern Region Traffic Office is reviewing the quote and equipment.
- Retaining Wall – No update. Bridge Office will evaluate and develop a wall condition report in the spring to determine
the structural integrity, as well as provide options and costs for fascia repairs.
- LaCrosse Bunkhouse
- WSDOT sent Kara Riebold an offer letter for this property on 12/17/25
- Kara requested a right of entry permit to perform a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment to establish a baseline
prior to Port ownership, so that any cleanup could have access to funding support.
- WSDOT issued ROE permit on 12/18/25.
- PCC Priority Bridge Replacement Plan
- GEC to inspect and develop a priority plan to replace or repair bridges system wide. Looking to leverage MWF funds
for capital railroad bridge improvement projects.
- Spokane County Coulee Hite Railroad Crossing Safety Project
- Spokane International Airport Transload Operator – Washington Eastern Railroad
- Crossing Sign Replacement
- Rail Executive Review Board – Revising Following Documents
- PCC Management and Oversight Agreement
- PCC Interlocal Agreement
- Open Discussion -
All
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