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TRANSPORTATION |
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HIGHWAY ACCESS |
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Interstate
82, which runs through the heart of the Yakima Valley, connects
Prosser directly to Washington's interstate highway system. I-82
connects with Interstate 90, providing statewide east/west access.
To the south, I-82 connects with I-84, providing access to Southeastern
Oregon. Two-lane highways also serving the area include SR 221 and
SR14, connecting Prosser to Western Oregon and Washington via the
Columbia Gorge. This road system provides alternate routes to Interstate
5 corridor cities. This flexibility might become important during
winter months when pass conditions could impact distribution routes
across I-90. |
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AVIATION
- PROSSER AIRPORT |
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The Prosser Airport, owned by the Port of
Benton, is located one mile northwest of the business district of
Prosser. The airport is served by one runway, 3,440 feet long, 60
feet wide, has an asphalt surface and is equipped with medium
intensity runway lights. Approaches to both runway ends are
visual with vertical guidance provided by precision approach
path indicators lighting systems.
Approximately 3,200
visitors arrive annually at the airport as a result of general
aviation operations. The total combined direct monetary output
of tenants and general aviation visitors
was $1,408,128. |
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WATER TRANSPORT |
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The Columbia-Snake River System, located
30 miles from Prosser, is one of the most modern inter-modal transportation
networks in the world. This commercial waterway extends 465 miles
from the Pacific Ocean into the North American continent. Several
barge companies currently offer service to the Tri-Cities area with
specialized barges that handle a wide variety of cargo. A fully
operational container-handling terminal is operated at the Port
of Pasco, connection to trucking or rail hauling can be made at
the terminal. |
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RAIL |
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Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad provides Prosser's rail service.
Burlington operates 12 tracks in the Prosser area and serves major
cities throughout the Northwest. |
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1987 |
8100 |
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1988 |
8800 |
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1989 |
9200 |
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1990 |
10000 |
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1991 |
10200 |
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1992 |
10700 |
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1993 |
11200 |
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1994 |
11800 |
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1995 |
12100 |
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1996 |
12400 |
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1997 |
13600 |
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1998 |
13800 |
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1999 |
16200 |
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2000 |
16200 |
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2001 |
16400 |
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2002 |
16600 |
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2003 |
17000 |
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1987 |
6500 |
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1988 |
7100 |
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1989 |
7400 |
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1990 |
7800 |
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1991 |
8200 |
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1992 |
8800 |
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1993 |
9200 |
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1994 |
9700 |
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1995 |
9900 |
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1996 |
9900 |
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1997 |
10900 |
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1998 |
11000 |
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1999 |
13200 |
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2000 |
13200 |
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2001 |
13400 |
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2002 |
14100 |
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2003 |
14000 |
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Average Daily Traffic
Volume - Prosser - Gap Road Exit
On I-82 Before the Gap Road
Exit 80 (Westside)
On I-82
After the Gap Road Exit 80 (Eastside)
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Prosser Traffic Counts |
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UTILITIES |
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For nearly five decades, Washington's
economy has benefited from the availability of inexpensive and reliable
hydroelectric power. Local electric rates consistently rank among the lowest
in the nation. |
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BENTON RURAL ELECTRIC
ASSOCIATION |
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The BENTON REA provides electric service to an
area, including Prosser, of over 1,300 square miles. Owning and operating
an expansive electric system comprised of 2,083 miles of power line,
the REA receives wholesale power deliveries through 18 delivery
substations and provides service through 24 distribution points.
Benton REA |
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BENTON COUNTY PUD |
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Benton PUD was organized by a
local vote of the people in 1934. On September 12, 1946 it
became an operating utility and assumed operation of the
electrical distribution system from Pacific Power and Light. In
that year, Benton PUD served 3,754 customers. Benton PUD now
serves over 42,000 customers with annual sales of approximately
1.4 billion kilowatt hours.
Benton PUD is governed by
three commissioners who are elected by residents of Benton
County and serve six year terms. Currently serving on the
Commission are Jeff Hall, Robert Bertsch and Lori Sanders.
Benton
County PUD |
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CASCADE NATURAL GAS |
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Natural gas makes good business sense. It's more cost-effective
than other fuels. And it's cleaner. By reducing nitrogen oxide
and sulfur emissions, gas helps companies comply with clean air
regulations. Cascade Natural Gas, has a long tradition of
helping business customers be more efficient. They offer
expertise in distribution, pipeline capacity, and gas supply and
have management tools to help you track and plan your usage.
Cascade
Natural Gas
Telephone
Local Telephone service is provided
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