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CCA in Action, Early Bird Registration Closes Soon, From the Other Washington, Transit Jobs, and Transit News Vol. 9, Issue 19: May 31, 2024 View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/de902582a7d8/the-wsta-weekly-17973912?e=850008f825> <https://mcusercontent.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/547fd40c-aaff-400e-270e-fce1bef58fce.png> Climate Commitment Act in Action <https://mcusercontent.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/31ec74aa-a586-0c62-104c-78df645a4513.png> ________________________________ Whatcom Transportation Authority, Lummi Indian Business Council cuts ribbon on transit and bicycle infrastructure improvements From Mass Transit Magazine: CLICK HERE <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=b4624b8686&e=850008f825> May 30, 2024 The project included a new covered bus shelter serving a counseling services center, several bike lockers at the Lummi Tribal Administration Building and accessibility improvements to two additional bus stops. Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) and elected leaders of the Lummi Indian Business Council celebrated several transit and bicycle infrastructure improvements at a ribbon cutting event on the Lummi Reservation on May 24. The project included a new covered bus shelter serving a counseling services center, several bike lockers at the Lummi Tribal Administration Building and accessibility improvements to two additional bus stops. Lummi Transit applied for funding for the improvements through WTA’s Transit Access Fund <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=7b74394d66&e=850008f825> . WTA says the purpose of the Transit Access Fund is to expand the multi-modal transportation network by improving access to bus stops. Eligible infrastructure projects include sidewalks, intersection improvements, mid-block crossings, curb cuts, sidewalk ramps, shared use paths, pedestrian crossing signals, bicycle parking and pedestrian lighting. Projects must be located within a quarter mile of a bus stop. “WTA’s Transit Access Fund helps address missing links in our transportation network. By working with our community, we learn how to increase the reach and value of existing public transportation, especially in our rural areas,” said Ferndale City Council Member and WTA Board Chair Ali Hawkinson. <https://mcusercontent.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/8b3782f0-5871-1631-3a1f-f32b43dfd96b.png> ________________________________ Early Bird Registation - 2 Weeks Left ________________________________ Conference by the Numbers: 142 Registered Attendees 10 Registered Vendors 8 Registered Roadeo Operators 3 Registered Roadeo Maintence Teams <https://mcusercontent.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/2d47a08e-8c70-b255-f95a-869bc78b2552.png> ________________________________ WSTA is pleased to announce registration is now open for the 48th Washington State Public Transportation Conference - Vendor Expo - State Roadeo. We hope you can join us in Tri-Cities, WA, on August 10 - 14, 2024. <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=1c4561e572&e=850008f825> ________________________________ <https://mcusercontent.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/66eb2956-fa43-9102-c962-cfa1b296f66a.png> Introducing our 1-Day Leadership Training at the Conference, Exclusively on Monday, August 12, with limited seats. TNLI+ LEAD is yet a new feature in WSTA's growing leadership development opportunities we are offering. With limited seats, 14 left, this training titled "Thrive At Work Shift Out of Overwhelm into Excellence will be a one-time offering. You could attend this before you go on to the conference or just come and attend this - either or works. To learn more about the training and to register CLICK HERE <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=66cd46aaf1&e=850008f825> . ________________________________ Thank You, Early Sponsors Platinum Presenting Sponsor <https://mcusercontent.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/8017d6a8-a616-1f63-9b42-f772afa0a941.jpeg> Gold Sponsors <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/8449fb45-c89e-403e-9f69-2b92d575cd39.jpg> <https://mcusercontent.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/97cd93ca-0e47-0863-235f-21111fcb2633.png> <https://mcusercontent.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/a85b4189-5f55-79de-ad91-bd68daa6f14d.png> <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/e6c933a8-d9d4-419c-a343-f06d17d33938.png> Bronze Sponsor <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/931a6d39-18fc-42d8-8149-0d27afafa250.png> Friends of Transit <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/c56b5295-cd3a-4a84-89db-9345016175c5.jpg> <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/bc67ef95-54c6-46e9-9fdb-a9bf2be0849b.jpg> <https://mcusercontent.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/92c7b85f-59ef-784f-7669-38170c8ec978.png> Federal Transit Administration * Last week, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) opened <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=1e1260eab1&e=850008f825> the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning (TOD Pilot Program). The agency will award $10.5 million in funding to support comprehensive and site-specific transit-oriented development (TOD) planning for new fixed guideway and core capacity improvement projects. Similar to the previous round of the program, the maximum federal share may be increased to 90 percent or up to 100 percent for projects that support planning activities in urbanized or rural areas with lower population density or average income levels compared to other areas of a corridor or adjoining areas or result in policies encouraging the development of affordable housing. The application deadline is July 22, 2024. See our full grant memorandum <https://watransit. us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=49c9bf629b&e=850008f825> on the program. FTA will also host a webinar <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d7 6c22fe2ef2a8361&id=7452b26d31&e=850008f825> for prospective applicants next Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). * FTA announced <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=d6d3304c07&e=850008f825> selections under the FY 2024 All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP). The agency will award $343 million in funding to eight legacy rail fixed guideway transit systems in eight states built prior to the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to upgrade their station accessibility. See the full list of awards <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=600b50a229&e=850008f825> . * FTA, in partnership with the Volpe Center, published a guidebook <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=ed7f56b43e&e=850008f825> for transit agencies, local government officials, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), and other stakeholders on strategies to strengthen the resilience of transit assets. The Guidebook is framed around the project lifecycle, with sections on assessing, planning, designing, constructing, managing, maintaining, and monitoring. The document also includes best practices on resilience planning from transit agencies across the country. <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/ea436c8d-6255-4572-b705-ffd9193ee521.png> Transit Job of the Week ________________________________ Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Spokane Transit The CFO is part our executive leadership team responsible for the management & oversight of STA’s financial stability & sustainability to ensure fiscal responsibility, transparency, and compliance with regulations. The CFO directs the operations of Financial Services, Purchasing & Contracting, Information Technology Services, Records Management, Risk Management, and all financial functions of the organization in a manner that supports the agency’s vision, mission, and organizational priorities. <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=8b9b074edb&e=850008f825> ________________________________ ________________________________ WSTA Jobs Board: WSTA offers a comprehensive clearinghouse for transit jobs across the state. Use our website to see the latest job postings. <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=baa9768a88&e=850008f825> If you are a transit agency and have an opening - please use the submit button on the website. Attention Transit Vendors Please sign up for the WSTA Vendor Email Distribution List to be the first to know. <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=e39a2c916a&e=850008f825> *If you are not a vendor please do not sign up <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/1877cd28-850f-4d18-987c-7fcdc524d617.png> <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/16fd6fee-3218-4d70-b1fe-2056df0f1434.gif> WSTA pays an annual membership to the Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC), which allows our Transit Agency members access to their services. Check out what is new with MRSC. Available for WSTA Transit Members: Ask MRSC - Ask MRSC Archives <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=a5c097f781&e=850008f825> ________________________________ Ask Transit WSTA's partn <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/d4f5e03c-25b5-4812-8415-e6065dfea42a.png> er, the Washington State Transit Insurance Pool (WSTIP), provides an "Ask Transit" tool, which allows agency employees to ask a question, and staff will work to research that question and respond back. . Click Here to Ask Transit <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=3d3873ba29&e=850008f825> <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/fb82d603-27ab-431a-ac10-5225f4a43f6c.png> * Sound Transit Proposal Would Curb Out-of-Scope Costs, but Boardmembers Push Back. <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=d49efd4dcb&e=850008f825> The Urbanist * C-Tran driver shortage that’s causing missed trips and delays expected to continue for months. <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=5c98c7d09c&e=850008 f825> The Columbian (pdf included) * Another step for ST's OMF South. <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=bd240a84b6&e=850008f825> Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce (pdf included) * Better Transit in Pierce County: Pierce Transit. <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=62ae7e1f07&e=850008f825> Seattle Transit Blog * Gig Harbor trolley running Thursdays, Saturdays again. <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=1e0f50489e&e=850008f825> Gig Harbor Now * Developers are rushing to build housing along the Lynnwood Link route, but some plans might get derailed in a fickle lending environment. <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c 3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=ead08bf102&e=850008f825> Puget Sound Business Journal (pdf included) * Sound Transit to enforce new fare policy to ensure riders pay. <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=ea0af20cdc&e=850008f825> The Center Square * Snohomish transit agency aims for zero emission fleet. <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=16d564199a&e=850008f825> The Center Square ________________________________ * Passenger Transport <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=b48dabd70f&e=850008f825> Latest Issue <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6 c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=768f89fac0&e=850008f825> * Metro Magazine News <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=e93e530247&e=850008f825> * National RTAP <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=1346a84ed9&e=850008f825> * Transit Talent <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=f937c06c39&e=850008f825> * Voices of Public Transportation <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=381afdc3d8&e=850008f825> * T4America <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=4d42e1f5c9&e=850008f825> * CTAA News <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=dadd7e44bf&e=850008f825> * Shared-Use Mobility Center <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=006153a4b3&e=850008f825> ________________________________ <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=143c3987a5&e=850008f825> <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=f171482723&e=850008f825> <mailto:justin@watransit.com> <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=abbceda9bf&e=850008f825> Copyright © WSTA, 2016, All rights reserved. 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