BNSF..   Terry Flnn  BNSF Railway Company
7 Executive Director 2454 Occidental Ave. South, Bldg. 1A
19.4 It WA y               State GovernmentAffairs    Seattle, WA 98134-1451
tel 206.625.6135
fax 206.625.6125
email terry.nn@bnsf.com

Exhibit...    C
August 6, 2013                               Port Commission 1&3on
MeetingMMG
Seattle Port Commission                         5
2711 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98111

Dear Commissioners,

I write to convey BNSF Railway's support of anticipated Commission action to
approve
the funding agreement for the Viaduct Replacement Project. The Alaskan Way Viaduct
and Seawall are vital for freight mobility for the industrial and manufacturing businesses
throughout our state, and for the import and export goods moved through the Port of
Seattle.

The viaduct replacement is critical to the Seattle waterfront and Duwamish
Manufacturing and Industrial Center and as a counteraction to growing congestion,
potential arena development and traffic delay that adversely affect the transfer and
movement of goods in the area. Our trains are part of a complicated, constrained
transportation network in the Duwamish, and building the tunnel while maintaining
surface access to the existing viaduct allows this project to go fonivard with minimal
disruption.

The Port-Rail complex is a hub for import and export goods for the state and must be
nurtured to continue its function as an engine of economic growth. We are the proud
operators of a tunnel under the Seattle waterfront that has served the state for over 100
years. SR 99 is a critical link that supports freight movement.

We appreciate your support of this project and this needed improvement to Seattle's
waterfront. Thank you for this opportunity to comment.

Sincerely,
W ~
Executive Director, Government Affairs