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Maria Cantwell: “Blocked crossings in downtown and central Kennewick delay emergency response and prevent drivers, cyclists, and…”

On the recordNovember 10, 2026
Blocked crossings in downtown and central Kennewick delay emergency response and prevent drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians from getting where they need to go. This study will examine all twelve at-grade crossings along the BNSF and Union Pacific lines to identify where grade separations or crossing reductions would make the Tri-Cities safer and better connected.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington
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