Washington State Coordination United We Ride Washington, DC February 24, 2004

Agency Council on Coordinated Transportation (ACCT) A Council of state agencies, transportation providers, consumer advocates, and legislators with the mission to: Identify and Address Barriers Focus on Results Increase Advocacy

Special Needs Transportation Persons unable to transport themselves due to: Physical or mental disability Income status Age (elderly and children)

Two Tiered Approach State - agency coordination of activities, policies, and funding. Local - development of coordinated transportation systems, using community resources and meeting community needs

Identify and Address Barriers The Trip Planner www.odot.state.or.us/its/transit.htm Local Coalition Plans www.wsdot.wa.gov/acct/Library

Focus on Results Development of Performance Measures This Year effective Use of School Buses for Local Transportation

Increase Advocacy Address Payer Last Resort: More Flexibility Increased Ridership Legislative Advocacy Build Relationships