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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2012
Vol. CXXIII, No. 236
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WSDOT releases quarterly performance report Posted online Thurs., Dec. 6 Image Courtesy WSDOT Topics in the latest edition of the Washington State Department of Transportation's quarterly performance report, The Gray Notebook, take flight, ride the rails and hit the water. The latest edition of The Gray Notebook provides annual and semi-annual statewide reports on aviation, ferries, freight rail, owned and leased facilities and environmental programs. Released last week, the report also updates WSDOT's quarterly progress on project delivery and worker and highway safety. "There are economic benefits stemming from our strategies, programs and investments, and The Gray Notebook explains these in detail," said Daniela Bremmer, WSDOT director of strategic assessment. "However, it is first and foremost an accountability report, so it doesn't shy away from covering areas and programs that may need more attention." Highlights from this issue include WSDOT's Incident Response program saved travelers and businesses $19.5 million in avoided costs in the third quarter of 2012. During this timeframe, Incident Response teams also assisted with more than 12,000 incidents; Washington State Ferries met 15 of the 17 legislative performance goals for fiscal year 2012. Ridership and farebox revenues were $2.1 million higher than projected for the first quarter of fiscal year 2013; Forty percent of WSDOT's primary buildings are in "poor" condition and need significant repairs. There is a $113.1 million backlog for these maintenance and preservation projects; and the Washington State Grain Train moved 575 carloads in the second quarter of 2012. This represents a record high in the program's 18-year history. More information about The Gray Notebook is online at wsdot.wa.gov/Accountability/ Graynotebook.
Rare WWII tank ofoaded at Port of Tacoma Posted online Tues., Dec. 4 Photo Courtesy Port of Tacoma A rare World War Two tank rolled off a ship Monday at Terminal 7 at the Port of Tacoma. The fullyrestored M4A1 Sherman tank is headed to the Flying Heritage Collection at Paine Field in Everett, where it will be on display this spring. Operated by the U.S., Russia and the United Kingdom during World War Two, the U.S. manufactured more Sherman tanks than any other tank, according to Port of Tacoma officials. With an uncomplicated design, the tank could be produced in factories that made automobiles, trucks and train cars before the outbreak of the war. The tank that arrived in Tacoma was built at Pressed Steel Car Company in Chicago. After it was accepted into the U.S. army in 1943, it was released to the Dutch Army in 1945. C&C Military Services in England spent the last two years restoring the tank to World War Two form. Earlier this year, a World War Two Russian attack plane was offloaded at the Port of Tacoma and destined for the Flying Heritage Collection. Founded by Paul G. Allen, the Flying Heritage Collection contains rare and legendary World War II-era aircraft, many of which are the last of their kind. The collection is operated by Friends of Flying Heritage, a non-profit organization committed to educating the public about these rare, historic aircraft. Learn more at flyingheritage.com.