Industry Joins I-97 Effort, State Summary of Public Transportation Released, State Announces I-976 Impacts, Job of the Week, From the Other Washington,
Two major transit industry businesses have pledged to assist WSTA with a legal defense fund to help fight I-976 in the courts.
Gillig and Creative Bus Sales have both committed significant funding to WSTA's legal efforts. Both companies are long-time supporters of WSTA through our events and programs and their contributions to this effort solidify their commitment to better transit in Washington.
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If your company would like to learn more about how it can help save important transit funding in Washington State please contact Justin Leighton, WSTA Executive Director at justin@watransit.com.
The Summary of Public Transportation every year since 1978. It serves as the central document for statewide, public transportation data including ridership by each agency and a statewide perspective.
The Mobility Reportpresents narratives and performance data for the Regional Mobility, Special Needs, and Rural Mobility grant programs. It details WSDOT’s ongoing effort to carry out the vision of Connecting Washington and implement the Washington State Public Transportation Plan. Additionally, it contains an update on the Transportation Demand Management Technical Committee (formerly the Commute Trip Reduction Board), the State Agency Commute Trip Reduction Program, and the Small Business Transit Pass Incentive Grant.
State Announces I-976 Impacts
Defers $35 million in Transit Grants
Washington State Transportation Secretary Roger Millar released a memo on Tuesday outlining a short term (6mo) delay of projects to manage the I-976 impacts.
$35 million in transit projects will be delayed by 6 months. It is essential to note the legislature will open its short 2020 legislative session in January and have the final say on the supplemental transportation budget.
Valley Transit is accepting applications for the position of Operations Manager. Under the direction of the General Manager, the Operations Manager supervises 35+ employees with a focus on human relations and managerial level project accomplishment. The Operations Manager must provide direction and leadership to employees as well as develop and maintain an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork among all employee levels. Responsibilities include directing the resolution of citizen complaints, monitoring the performance of employees, investigating incidents and events, and recommending new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and equipment. Work is reviewed by observation and through evaluations of reports and projects. For a full description, as well as how to apply, please e-mail briana@valleytransit.com
Appropriators now have two weeks to resolve issues with the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 budget and pass twelve spending bills before the current Continuing Resolution expires on December 20, 2019. Congressional leaders reached an agreement last weekend on top-level 302(b) appropriations to divide $1.37 trillion in discretionary spending among the twelve bills. House Democrats insist on finalizing all twelve bills before any will be considered on the floor of the lower chamber. Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby and Ranking Member Patrick Leahy will continue their negotiations over the weekend, hoping to resolve any major controversies like funding for the southern border wall. We expect to have a more clear picture for next steps by midweek next week.
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transit employees are encouraged to follow, engage and participate in the WSTA committee structure. No need to be asked or nominated to join your counterparts around the state!
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