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Transportation Projects for Central Washington

Note: Sen. Murray has funded more transportation projects in this region than are listed below. This list only includes specific projects that local community leaders asked Sen. Murray to fund in FY 2006.

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Washington State Produce Rail Car Program -- $1 million - There is a critical shortage of railcars for Washington farmers and agricultural shippers who need to move perishable commodities like fruit and vegetables. This project, modeled on the successful Washington Grain Train project, will restore and refurbish rail cars in order to put them in service to help address this shortage and get perishable commodities to ports and other markets. The funding secured by Senator Murray makes this project fully operational. Senator Murray secured $1 million for this project last year.

Ben Franklin Transit (Tri-Cities) -- $500,000 - The funding provided will continue construction of Ben Franklin Transit’s new maintenance and operations facility. Senator Murray secured $1.05 million for this project last year.

Grant Transit -- $225,000 - The funding provided will enable Grant Transit to purchase a new vehicle to support rural mobility needs. Senator Murray secured $800,000 for vehicle purchases last year.

Valley Transit -- $275,000 - The funding provided will enable Valley Transit to purchase a new vehicle to support rural mobility needs. Senator Murray secured $500,000 for vehicle purchases last year.

Yakima Grade Separations -- $2.5 million - The City of Yakima has identified a series of grade separations to address traffic congestion through the downtown core. The funding secured by Senator Murray will help complete the project. Senator Murray has previously secured $11.225 million for this project.