State DOT said working on rail crossing solution

Washington State Department of Transportation is making changes to its railroad crossing permit procedure for landowners, especially those along the now-dormant line between Pullman and Colfax.

“This is a unique section of line,” said Barbara LaBoe, WSDOT communications.

According to LaBoe, the crossing issue is still a work in progress.

“We’re in the process of drafting an easement agreement rather than requiring a permit and insurance,” she stated in an email to the Gazette.

The easement is still under review. Richard Old, Pullman, said he has been told it will be everything he wanted, but i...