Railroad companies are required to notify the commission and the governing authority of a community at least 10 days before taking any planned action that may have a significant impact on the community. Such actions can include:
- disrupting the use of a crossing for track inspection,
- reconstruction,
- maintenance,
- or blocking a crossing.
For more information, see WAC 480-62-305 - Railroad Community Notice Requirements.
Submit a Notice
To submit a community impact notice, email: WUTC Community Notice.
Community Notices Received
The commission received the following community impact notice(s):
- Pine Street, Bellingham. USDOT 396920W. Closed 6pm Monday Aug. 12 until 6am Tuesday Aug 13, 2024, for replacement of crossing surface. Roadmaster Paul Farley BNSF 509-591-2021.
- Cliffside Drive, Bellingham. USDOT 084821L. Closed 7pm Tuesday Aug. 13 until 6am Wednesday Aug. 14, 2024, for replacement of crossing surface. Paul Farley BNSF 509-591-2021.
For questions or additional information on current or past community notices, please contact rail@utc.wa.gov.