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Vanpool Investment Program ’03 –’05. ACCT Meeting Kathy Johnston. August 5, 2005. What is the Vanpool Investment Program?. 10-year $30 million plan to expand vanpooling statewide $4 million for 2003-2005 $5 million for the 2006-2007. What is the legislative intent?.
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Vanpool Investment Program ’03 –’05 ACCT Meeting Kathy Johnston August 5, 2005
What is the Vanpool Investment Program? 10-year $30 million plan to expand vanpooling statewide • $4 million for 2003-2005 • $5 million for the 2006-2007 Washington State Department of Transportation
What is the legislative intent? A vanpool grant program for public transit agencies to: • add vanpools • provide incentives for employers to increase employee vanpool use Washington State Department of Transportation
Program Framework • Statewide Vanpool Team • Biennial and 10-year goals • Plan to coordinate investments (Vanpool Investment Program) • Data collection and monitoring agreements Washington State Department of Transportation
2003-2005 Highlights • Purchased 170 vehicles • Began formation of 5 vanpool programs • Improved employee access by expanding RideshareOnline statewide • Developed brokerage program • Launched peer review and mentoring program Washington State Department of Transportation
1,588 vans 12,741 daily riders 1,778 vans 14,823 daily riders Washington State Department of Transportation
Increased Collaboration • Operators lead development of shared programs • Operators invest in other systems • Performed 2 Vanpool Peer Reviews • Mason Transit • Spokane Transit Authority • Provided training and mentoring Washington State Department of Transportation
Vanpooling in rural areas • Efficient way to meet rural transportation needs • Economic development tool • Access to employment Washington State Department of Transportation