1998

*Based on Actual Count
+Source of Truck Percentages

Northwest Trailways stops in Quincy on its Seattle to Chicago line. Grant County Transit Authority (GTA) provides local service between most Grant County communities.

Burlington Northern's Seattle to Chicago main line runs through the City.  An average of twenty-four (24) trains run through Quincy daily.  There are five active spurs on which agricultural products are hauled.

Truck Regulations (Chapter 10.60)

Sections: (use these quick links to jump-down)

• 10.60.010 Definitions
• 10.60.020 Heavy Vehicle--Prohibited use--Designated
• 10.60.030 Heavy Vehicle--Prohibited use--Exceptions
• 10.60.040 Heavy Vehicle--Routes
• 10.60.050 Long Vehicle--Prohibited use--Designated
• 10.60.060 Long Vehicle--Prohibited use--Exceptions
• 10.60.070 Long Route Posting
• 10.60.080 Violation--Civil penalty

10.60.010 Definitions

"Vehicle, heavy," as used in this chapter means any vehicle, motor vehicle, truck, truck-tractor, trailer or semitrailer or a combination thereof, having a gross weight in excess of twelve thousand pounds.

"Vehicle, long," as used in this chapter means any vehicle, motor vehicle, truck, truck-tractor, trailer or semitrailer or a combination thereof, having a total length in excess of twenty-five feet.

10.60.020 Heavy vehicle--Prohibited use--Designated

From and after the effective date of the ordinance codified in the chapter, it is unlawful to operate, drive, move, tow, park, or in any way propel any heavy vehicle over, along, upon, or across any street in the City: except those streets designated in Section 10.60.040. No heavy vehicle resting on dollies shall be parked on any street without pads at least twelve inches by twelve inches being placed under the dollies.

10.60.030 Heavy vehicle--Prohibited use--Exceptions

The limitations set forth in Section 10.60.020 shall not apply to any vehicle while in the actual process of making deliveries to points within the City not located upon such heavy vehicle route streets designated in Section 10.60.040. The limitations set forth in Section 10.60.020 shall also not apply to any vehicle traveling to the owner's residence or parked in front of the owner's residence.

10.60.040 Heavy vehicle--Routes

The following streets are designated as heavy vehicle routes within the City:

• Central Avenue from south City limit to north City limit;

• "F" Street Southeast from the east City limit to Central Avenue;

• "F" Street Southwest from the west City limit to Central Avenue;

• Columbia Way;

• B Street Southwest from Thirteenth Avenue Southwest to Seventh Avenue Southwest;

• Thirteenth Avenue North of Highway 28;

• Seventh Avenue Southwest from "F" Street Southwest North of Division Street;

• First Avenue Southwest from "H" Street Southwest to "F" Street Southwest;

• Eighth Avenue Southeast from "F" Street Southeast to "A" Street Southeast;

• Third Avenue Southeast from "F" Street Southeast north to "A" Street Northeast;

• Division Street;

• "H" Street Southwest from Central to First Avenue Southwest;

• "A" Street Northeast for its entire length;

• "A" Street Southeast from Columbia Way to Seventh Avenue Southeast;

• Seventh Avenue Southeast from "A" Street Southeast to Division Street;

• Sixth Avenue Northeast for its entire length.

10.60.050 Long vehicle--Prohibited use--Designated

From and after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section, it shall be unlawful to park a long vehicle on any street in the City except those streets designated in Section 10.60.040.

10.60.060 Long vehicle--Prohibited use--Exceptions

The limitations set forth in Section 10.60.050 shall not apply to any long vehicle where the following conditions are met:

1. The long vehicle is parked in front of the owner's property;
2. The long vehicle is parked more than ten feet from any property line.

10.60.070 Route Posting

The streets designated as a heavy vehicle and long vehicle route shall be marked with signs in an appropriate manner.

10.60.080 Violation--Civil penalty

Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be deemed to have committed a civil infraction and shall be punished as provided in Section 1.01.110(A)

The Quincy School District covers approximately 500 square miles.  The school district employs approximately 150 certified and 130 classified staff and is comprised of 8 school buildings: 

• Early Childhood Learning Center serving preschool special needs students
• 4 Elementary Schools serving grades K - 6
• Junior High serving grades 7 & 8
• High School and Quincy Tech High serving grades 9 -12

Commitment

A strong commitment to teaching is exhibited by numerous awards presented to teachers and administrators in the district: 

• 6th grade team in 2001/02 - the prestigious Golden Apple Award honoring excellence in education
• High school principal in 2001/02 - Administrator of the Year Award from the Washington Association of Agriculture Educators

Technology

The district has over 572 computers, not including the High School Business and Vocational computer labs.  Students at the elementary level have a strong introduction to computers made possible, in part, by technology grants from the Bill and Malinda Gates Foundation in 2001/02 school years with more to be added in the near future. 

• 85 computers at Monument Elementary ( grades 5 & 6 )
• 17 computers awarded through Gates Teacher Leadership grants

Involvement

Active sports and music programs gain strong community and parental support.  Parent Literacy Nights at the elementary schools encourage reading on a family level and parent liaisons in the buildings help address language/communication issues.  Strong leadership from School Board members, active parents, dedicated administrators and staff, combine to make Quincy School District a district to be proud of.

Administration Bldg	787-4571	Monument Elementary	787-9826
ECLC	787-8992	Quincy Junior High	787-4435
George Elementary	785-2244	Quincy High School	787-3501
Mt. View Elementary	787-4548	High Tech High School	787-1678
Pioneer Elementary	787-1595

Colleges/Universities

Central Washington University	Bachelor's & Master's degrees	47 miles
Wenatchee Valley College	AA degree & Vocational classes	35 miles
Big Bend Community College	AA degree & Vocational classes	36 miles

Following institutions use BBCC facilities for Bachelor's programs:

Heritage College	Bachelor's degrees in Business & Education
Washington State University Satellite	Bachelor's degree in Science by videotape

Visit the Quincy School District website @ http://www.qsd.wednet.edu/

Quincy School District 144 - 101
119 J Street SW
Phone: (509) 787-4571  /  Fax: (509) 787-4336
Quincy, WA.  98848