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VANPOOL COMMITTEE The WSTA Vanpool Committee is the most recent addition to the WSTA family. Currently Chaired by Pierce Transit's Lani Fowlkes and Ben Franklin Transit's Terry DeJuan, the group of vanpool professionals meets two to three times per year. Each meeting provides the opportunity for these industry experts to get together to share information, address common concerns, and anticipate upcoming needs. The mission of the
WSTA Vanpool Committee is to coordinate statewide support for continued
efficient, low cost commute choices, in particular vanpooling, and to
support economic growth while reducing environmental impacts. GOALS:
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Increase vanpool
ridership
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Increase
participation in RideshareOnline to facilitate carpool and vanpool
formations and retention
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Help meet Washington
State goals for climate change, economic development, congestion relief,
etc.
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Coordinate
networking and training opportunities for vanpool professionals
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Facilitate an open
communication channel between State departments and transit agencies OBJECTIVES:
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Maintain and
implement a Statewide Vanpool Plan
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Maintain and improve
the RideshareOnline internet site
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Create and implement
options to support the Washington State Climate Action Plan
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Secure funding
alternatives to expand vanpooling
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Explore and utilize
new technologies and techniques to increase efficiencies Any member of WSTA engaged in the provision of vanpooling is eligible to participate on the committee. If you're interested in the Vanpool committee, please email Megan Abbott at megan@watransit.com. Please check the WSTA Calendar of Events for upcoming meetings.
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