Washington Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond and Oregon Director of Transportation Matt Garrett said they will create a corridor management plan to include governance, centralizing fleet management, scheduling, budgeting and capital planning, with a goal of improving passenger-rail performance that benefits riders and economies in both states.
Officials also announced the selection of John Sibold to fill a new position of Cascade Corridor director. Sibold has been the rail and marine director at the Washington State Department of Transportation since August and will continue to focus on improving the reliability of passenger-rail service and managing the state’s freight lines.
“John will help improve customer service along the corridor and maximize the economic benefits of reliable rail travel that is on-time, fast, safe and affordable,” Hammond said in a press release. “More and more people realize that passenger rail is convenient, affordable and a good alternative to automobiles.”