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RESOLUTION NO. 16-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON,
REGARDING THE PRESERVATION, MAINTENANCE,AND IMPROVEMENT OF
THE JOHN WAYNE PIONEER TRAIL
WHEREAS, the John Wayne Pioneer Trail is a 300 mile long stretch of former railway
roadbed that goes from the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains to the Idaho Border and is
the longest rail trail in the United States; and
WHEREAS, in 2002 the trail was designated a National Recreational Trail by the federal
government; and
WHEREAS, the trail is used by cyclists and horse riders, including the John Wayne
Pioneer Wagons and Riders Association for their annual "Ride Across Washington" event; and
WHEREAS, while there has been recent discussion of closing a portion of the John
Wayne Pioneer Trail east of the Columbia River,there is no current proposal to do so. Instead,
the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission has begun a planning process to shape
the future of the eastern section of Iron Horse State Park and the John Wayne Pioneer Trail; and
WHEREAS,the City of Port Townsend is a long-standing supporter of multi-use trail
networks, having adopted Comprehensive Plan Policies, the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan
and development regulations all of which support trails;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of City of Port Townsend that
the City expresses its support for the preservation of the John Wayne Pioneer Trail as well as the
allocation of additional state resources for the maintenance and improvement of the trail east of
the Columbia River, and applauds the State Parks and Recreation Commission's advisory
committee process.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting thereof, held this
21st day of March, 2016.
Deborah S. Stins�n
Mayor
Attest. Approv d as toform:
Joanna Sanders, CMC Steven L. Gross
City Clerk City Attorney