(1) The Department of Transportation may enter into agreements with the Washington State Department of Transportation and the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to:

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(a) Develop a plan to document the shared vision, goals and objectives for passenger rail service within the Cascades Rail Corridor.

(b) Develop a plan to achieve performance goals, manage fleet assets, share costs, prioritize investments and resolve interagency disputes.

(c) Propose funding options to the respective legislative bodies to support the operation of passenger trains within the corridor.

(d) Develop a stakeholder outreach program.

(e) Oversee operations and marketing of daily passenger rail service in the corridor.

(2) The Department of Transportation may enter into agreements with the Washington State Department of Transportation to coordinate state rail plans. [2013 c.112 § 1]

See note under 824.400.

Before January 1 of each odd-numbered year, the Department of Transportation shall report to the Legislative Assembly in the manner provided in ORS § 192.245 about the following:

(1) The status of agreements with the Washington State Department of Transportation and the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure regarding the Cascades Rail Corridor.

(2) The performance of passenger rail service within the corridor.

(3) The financial status of the corridor and financial needs for passenger rail service within the corridor. [2013 c.112 § 2]

See note under 824.400.

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