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From: Washington State Department of Transportation <wsdot@service.govdelivery.com>
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To: mjc59@comcast.net
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Date: 04/15/2025 4:14 PM PDT
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Subject: UPDATE: How Will Washington\u2019s Rail System Evolve? Share Your Voice!
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">UPDATE: Please use this link to access the </span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;"><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fengagekh.mysocialpinpoint.com%2FWAStateRailPlan/1/010001963bbb4b67-f54095e3-bad6-4bc1-8cfb-55e45118905e-000000/LqGWVMLzIAZGIDTLZ6BwLaK_9egFafvWmmsePLSi-X4=400">Washington State Rail Plan online engagement site</a>. </span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 24.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Help shape the future of rail in Washington: </span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 24.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Online open house and survey launches April 15 </span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 20.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">A growing state needs a smart transportation future \u2013 rail is key </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Washington is growing \u2013 fast. With millions more people calling this state home over the next 20 years comes the need for smarter, more efficient transportation solutions. Our rail system is essential to meeting future transportation needs, reducing highway congestion, keeping freight moving and providing sustainable, safe travel options for residents and businesses alike. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">That\u2019s why WSDOT is updating the State Rail Plan, a long-term vision for how passenger and freight rail can: </span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Ease congestion</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;"> by providing more reliable rail service options, reducing dependency on our busy highways </span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Strengthen Washington\u2019s economy</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;"> by ensuring businesses can move goods efficiently </span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Reduce emissions</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;"> and support Washington\u2019s climate goals by shifting more trips from road to rail </span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Improve safety</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;"> through upgraded rail crossings and infrastructure investments </span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Your input is important. WSDOT wants to hear your ideas to help shape the future of rail systems. We are seeking input into strategies to improve the state\u2019s rail network. </span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Share your thoughts. </span></strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Starting April 15 through June 24, WSDOT invites you to join our online open house<strong> t</strong>o review key information and share your thoughts on rail improvements. Visit the <strong><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fengagekh.mysocialpinpoint.com%2FWAStateRailPlan/2/010001963bbb4b67-f54095e3-bad6-4bc1-8cfb-55e45118905e-000000/sra2b800JVaRoQ1ORGlGshVxL0GGVaZhBE00SCHxuTs=400">Washington State Rail Plan online engagement site</a></span></strong><strong>.</strong></span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Register to participate in webinars and engagement opportunities </span></strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">to discuss priorities and learn more about how rail investments impact communities. Registration is available on the online engagement site.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Subscribe to receive </strong><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fpublic.govdelivery.com%2Faccounts%2FWADOT%2Fsubscriber%2Fnew%3Ftopic_id=WADOT_767/1/010001963bbb4b67-f54095e3-bad6-4bc1-8cfb-55e45118905e-000000/2cft4PJLZY-siDQsHhQH_9rygQLSU2DmDSoBOR2JU64=400" target="_blank" rel="noopener">email updates on the State Rail</a><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fpublic.govdelivery.com%2Faccounts%2FWADOT%2Fsubscriber%2Fnew%3Ftopic_id=WADOT_767/2/010001963bbb4b67-f54095e3-bad6-4bc1-8cfb-55e45118905e-000000/SfFsysbm_G9L2fabrlK2H4lGER6ru-UwTkn64m0fVHI=400" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Plan</a> and future engagement opportunities. </span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Your input will help guide the State Rail Plan, which will be submitted to state and federal leaders in early 2026. Make your voice heard and help shape the future of rail in Washington. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Thank you for your participation.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Janet Matkin</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Communications Manager</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">WSDOT Rail, Freight and Ports Division</span></p>
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