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Vol. 1 Issue 20
May 20, 2016
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May 16-23, 2016
60+ events nationwide. 150 organizations.
7 days to tell America why – and how – #InfrastructureMatters.
 
Infrastructure Week is a national week of events; media coverage; and education and advocacy efforts to elevate infrastructure as a critical issue impacting all Americans.
 
Transit Agency Highlight
Pacific Transit
Website
Richard Evans, Transit Director
Pacific Transit is a Public Transportation Benefit Area (PTBA) serving the southwest Washington county of Pacific.  With 0.3 percent sales tax approved in 1980, Pacific Transit provides more than 21,000 service hours serving nearly 130,000 passenger trips annually. Pacific Transit provides service to the communities of Aberdeen, Bay Center, Chinook, Long Beach, Naselle, Ocean Park, Oysterville, Riverdale, Riverview, South Bend, Raymond, and Astoria Oregon. 

The Washington State Transit Association is proud to call Pacific Transit a member.
Associate Member Spotlight

The Washington OneNet (WON) program was created in September 2013 to develop a comprehensive design for FirstNet in Washington State.  The program is under the co-direction of the Office of the Chief Information Officer and State Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC).  Bill Schrier, the SIEC Chair, serves as the program lead and the FirstNet State Point of Contact (SPOC).  Washington OneNet’s priority is to ensure that FirstNet produces a design that meets the needs and expectations of Washington’s public safety community.
Become an Associate Member
Business Partner level:                      $400
Non-profit/Government Partner:        $200
Individuals:                                           $50
 

May 18, 2016

FY 2017 Transportation Funding Advances
in both Houses

On Wednesday, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, Urban Development (THUD) and Related Agencies approved by voice vote the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 THUD bill. The full Appropriations Committee could consider the bill as early as next week, with Floor action possible sometime in June. 
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Upcoming WSTA Activities 
Roadeo Steering Committee 
Ellensburg - June 2

2nd Quarter WSTA Board Meeting 
Walla Walla - June 21
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Registration closed

SMTA
Walla Walla - June 21 
(Main meeting canceled, SMTA will meet the morning of the 21st before the WSTA Board Meeting
Click here for meeting details  
Registration closed

Finance Officers Leadership Committee
Walla Walla - June 22
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 Registration closed

HR Roundtable
Wenatchee - July 8

Roadeo Steering Committee
Ellensburg - July 15

Click for more events 
View the 2016 WSTA Events Calendar

WSTA pays an annual membership to the Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC), which allows our Transit Agency members access to their services.  Check out what is new with MRSC. 
in focus: Local Government
Also available for Transit Members: 
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Leadership APTA Class of 2017 Application Deadline
Wednesday June 1, 2016
Application and Details

Each year, the Leadership APTA Committee selects 25 individuals from among APTA member applicants to participate in an intensive year-long program that includes skill-building workshops, conferences, executive roundtables, team leadership projects, teleconferences, online meetings, and web-based events.

The early bird deadline for this year’s Public Transportation Conference is approaching! Register by May 31 to save $25!

Community Engagement — Local Solutions — Statewide Investments

You are invited to join us Sept. 18–21 in Wenatchee for the 40th annual 2016 Washington State Public Transportation Conference, Vendor Expo & Roadeo! As in years past, you will find a focused combination of technical support, training, workshops, vendor and educational displays, inspiring speakers, and limitless networking opportunities for public transportation providers, planning organizations and partnering agencies. WSDOT will also host the annual Roadeo Sunday afternoon, and the Wall of Fame dinner and awards recognition banquet Tuesday evening.
Transit in the New
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