Key Commitments
Port of Everett supports approximately 40,000 jobs in the region; $433 million in state and local tax revenue; $150M in upgraded docks investment
Goals
(3 total)
- MP-1: A strong and vibrant industrial marine port is supported by appropriate levels of service for capital facilities and infrastructure and an efficient truck and rail transportation network.
- MP-2: The long-term viability and functions of the Marine Port Core Area and its maritime and related industrial uses are protected while respecting the rights of all property owners.
- MP-3: Transportation infrastructure and services needed for efficient multimodal movement of goods within and between the Marine Port Core Area, Transition Area, and the regional transportation system are identified, protected, and preserved.
Stronger Policy Language (21 policies)
- MP-1: Uses in the Marine Port Core Area should be prioritized as follows: cargo facilities and activities supporting aerospace/military, water dependent port uses, water-related port uses, and other HI zone permitted uses.
- MP-6: Prioritize, protect and preserve land for Marine Port activity, compatible manufacturing, industrial-related office, cargo yard, rail, warehousing, transportation facilities.
- MP-8: Do not allow unrelated uses to gradually encroach on the Marine Port Core Area through modifications of the Marine Port Core Area boundary.
- MP-21: Public access is not permitted on federally secured sites. In the Marine Port Core area, an alternate project or payment fee in lieu will be assessed to provide public access.
Aspirational / Monitoring Language (8 policies)
- MP-11: The Port of Everett should continue to implement Marine Terminal Master Plan policies to work with the City and area residents to identify and resolve noise issues.
- MP-20: Ensure that the City and the Port collaborate on efforts to review its long-range maritime development program that assesses future cargo market demand.
- MP-25: Emphasize freight truck mobility on Heavy Haul Routes. Coordinate with the Port to develop strategies to minimize truck queues and other traffic elements.
- MP-30: Coordinate with state, regional and adjacent local jurisdictions to seek joint funding opportunities for projects that enhance freight mobility in the region.