Business Resources Events Calendar Focus on Redmond Frequently Asked Questions General Information Helpful Links Historical Information Press Releases Citizen Surveys RCTV Tourism Press Releases Events Calendar | Press Releases | Press Release Archive EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY CONTACT: Marta Gronlund: 425-556-2427 November 6, 2009         Port of Seattle announces new partners in rail corridor The Port of Seattle will be joined by several local agencies in preserving the Eastside Rail Corridor and placing it in public ownership. King County, Sound Transit, the City of Redmond, Puget Sound Energy, and the Cascade Water Alliance will partner with the port in maximizing the corridor's benefit for the region. The six partners signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Thursday that outlines the components of the plan. The governing boards of each organization must also authorize the negotiations. The port's acquisition of the corridor is scheduled to close Dec. 15. View PDF to learn more     ###