Project Facts
- Passenger rail service at Stanwood was discontinued in the late 1960s
- The new station platform will include lighting, shelters, and easy access to the parking lot across the street from the facility
- When the platform is completed, Amtrak Cascades trains will stop in Stanwood four times each day
June 2008
This project, which had been delayed for several months, is now moving forward. In May, the main line track in front of the station site was replaced and the fiber optic line that passed through the site was relocated. In June, WSDOT and Amtrak will enter into a construction management agreement, and Snohomish Public Utilities will be removing two power poles and move the existing overhead power lines underground. Construction on the station will begin in November, with completion scheduled for June 2009.
Overview
During its 2006 session, the Washington State Legislature directed that this station will be a new stop on the Amtrak Cascades corridor.
In May 2006, WSDOT shared its proposed plan (pdf 2.4 MB) for Stanwood Station with the community. WSDOT and the city of Stanwood decided to work together to develop more detailed plans for the site and some of the station features.
Why is WSDOT
constructing a new train station platform at Stanwood?
The Washington State Legislature provided WSDOT with $5.0 million to construct a new train station platform in the city of Stanwood. The station platform will provide a place where the traveling public can get on and off Amtrak Cascades passenger trains.
The End Result
The new station platform will enable safe and easy boarding and de-boarding of rail passengers at Stanwood.
Project Benefits
- Rail access for the citizens of Stanwood
- Improved transportation connections between local transit providers and Amtrak Cascades
What is the project timeline?
Construction will begin in November, with completion scheduled for June 2009.
Public Involvement
Your thoughts and opinions are important to us. Contact the WSDOT State Rail and Marine Office for more information.
Environmental Protection
WSDOT submitted a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Checklist with a determination of Non-significance to the Department of Ecology in August 2007.
Please visit the WSDOT Environmental
Services Web site for more information.
Increasing safety is one of our priorities
The new station platform will be built to comply with all state and federal safety requirements.
Will this project impact tribal resources?
WSDOT will consult with the Lummi Nation, Stillaguamish Tribe, Samish Indian Nation, Sauk-Suiattle Tribe, Snoqualmie Tribe, and Tulalip Tribes on this project. The Cultural Resources Report that has been prepared for this project was shared with these tribes in September 2007.
Financial Information
This project is funded through the following sources:
- 2005 Partnership Funding (Weight Fees) - $5 million
- Total Funding From All Sources - $5 million
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Kirk Fredrickson
Project Manager
State Rail and Marine Office
PO Box 47407
Olympia, WA 98504-7407
Phone: 360.705.7939
E-mail: Kirk Fredrickson
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