SKAGIT-ISLAND HSTPSkagit-Island HSTP Committee Meeting #3

August 6, 2014

SERVICEPROVIDERS

• Fixed Route

(640,000 Trips in

2013)

• Flex Route/Pocket

Service (6 routes)

• Paratransit Service

(55,000 Trips in

2013)

• Vanpool Program

Skagit Transit

PUBLIC TRANSIT PROVIDERS

• Whatcom Transit

Authority

(Bellingham)

• Community Transit

(Snohomish County)

Others

• Fixed Route (1.1

Million Trips in 2013)

• Paratransit Service

(64,000 Trips in

2013)

• Vanpool Program

• Includes September

service cuts

Island Transit

Washington State Ferries, Greyhound, Amtrak, Airport Shuttles (Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle and Bellair)

Inter-City

• Camano Senior and

Community Center

• Island County

Medical

Transportation &

Volunteer Services

Seniors

OTHER HUMAN SERVICES PROVIDERS

• Northwest

Educational

Services District

#189

• North sound 211

Others

• Community Action of

Skagit County

• Northwest Regional

Council

• Disabled American

Veterans

• Department of Social

and Human Services

Client Based

Beck & Call Concierge Services, Care E Me Inc., Cascade Ambulance, City/Yellow Cap, City

Paratransit, Birch Bay Taxi (red cab), Mercy Transportation, Safe Transportation, Sound Cabulance,

Western Van Services.

Private

NEEDS ANDGAPS

NEEDS AND GAPS

1. Committee meetings and feedback

2. Rider survey

3. Census Based Needs Index (Draft)

4. One-on-one rider comments (including Senior Days, Project Homeless Connect, Ride Alongs, etc.)

5. Previous HSTPs (2007 and 2010)

6. Other plans (Skagit Prosperity Report)

Information from Multiple Sources

IDENTIFIED NEEDS (1/2)

• Existing service is not meeting all of the need. The majority of survey respondents said current service meets “some” of their needs, but few said “all” of their needs are meet.

• Maintaining existing transit service was broadly identified as a key need, especially in Island County

• Increasing service levels above existing levels was also broadly identified as a need, especially among riders.

• Span of service where provided is inadequate, especially for those who are employed. Specific mentions include:

• Sunday service• Early morning and evening service

• Connections to regional service is important, particularly to Everett/Seattle and Bellingham.

Summary of Needs Identified

IDENTIFIED NEEDS (2/2)

• Increased coverage is needed especially in:• South Camano Island• Sedro-Woolley • Samish Island

• Providing more information on service and how to ride transit is needed• Accessing fixed route service can be difficult, particularly for those in rural

areas• Driving is a lifeline for many low-income residents and gas and auto insurance

can be a cost burden• Bus reliability and frequency can make it hard to use• Getting food and groceries to those with special needs is part of the

transportation challenge

Question and Comments

Summary of Needs Identified

GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTIONAge + Disability + Poverty + No Vehicle = Need (Census Tract in Top 25%)

DRAFT

THANKS