Title
Intercity Transit Briefing
Recommended Action
Information only.
Report
Issue:
Review and discuss Intercity Transit’s plan regarding future service following the November Ballot Measure.
Staff Contact:
Eric Phillips, AICP, Development Director, Intercity Transit, 360.705.5885.
Presenter(s):
Eric Phillips, AICP, Development Director, Intercity Transit
Background and Analysis:
Following adoption of the Intercity Transit Short and Long Range plan by the Intercity Transit Authority on November 7, 2018; and, in consideration of the passage of Proposition 1 - review the implementation plan and schedule for planned service enhancements including some of the challenges. Staff will also provide an update on major capital projects (OTC Expansion) and provide updates on more recent service changes implemented in September 2018.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Transit service and changes to services remain a high point of interest in the community and coordination of future service improvements and new services will require outreach and ongoing communication. Coordination between agencies continues to be a high priority in planning and implementing public transportation service.
Options:
Update and discussion.
Financial Impact:
Passage of Proposition 1 on November 6th ensures that current services can be maintained and provides funding to implement new services over the next 8 years.
Attachments:
None.