Author Archives: Thad Curtz

T5.8 Teleworking Support teleworking options. In 2016 Governor Inslee issued an executive order for state agencies to increase participation in telework from 8.8 percent in 2015 to 9 percent in 2017, to increase flexible work hours from 21.2 percent in … Continue reading →

T5.5 Bike maps Continue updating and promoting map of bicycle routes showing connections to bike lanes. TRPC maintains a printed bike map, an on-line bike trip planner, and a version that can be used with the Avenza Maps app. Google … Continue reading →

T5.3 Biking to work Require municipal and large employers to provide a shower and/or changing area for employees to facilitate biking to work. “Determinants of bicycle commuting in the Washington, DC region” does statistical analysis on some variables and concludes … Continue reading →

T5.2 Barriers to transportation alternatives * Develop a regional inventory to identify gaps in connectivity for safe cycling and walking. Then develop a strategy to prioritize projects and a plan for funding. Barriers to bicycling – There’s already a lot … Continue reading →

T4.5 Sound Transit in Thurston County Work with State Legislators and Governor’s Office to identify opportunities and funding to expand Sound Transit to Thurston County. The Washington Policy Center used Sound Transit’s estimates for the upcoming Lynwood extension for the … Continue reading →

T4.7 Improve integration of payment between transit systems Create a partnership of transit providers and agree to a common goal of having an integrated navigation and payment system. Then work together to make an action plan.

T4.3 Rural transit * Identify and implement first/last mile solutions for rural ridership (engage rural home owners associations for representation and feedback). Present this plan to TRPC with direction to explore pilot programs and secure funding sources. The Rural and … Continue reading →

T2.3 Anti-idling Work with the State and/or region to enacted legislation to minimize vehicle idling for GHG reductions, improved air quality and increased fuel efficiency. Coordinate with public agencies and private companies that transport people and materials to develop and … Continue reading →

T4.8 Alternative fuel buses Transition area transit services to 100% renewable energy. According to Intercity Transit’s 2018 ESMS focus areas poster the agency will be evaluating using renewable diesel (R99) in its buses and vans this year. GNA Consultants’ post … Continue reading →

T4.1 Increase transit * Increase local public transit routes/frequency with a focus on expanding transit service before and after traditional business hours and on weekends. In 2018, 66% of the voters approved a four-tenths of 1 percent (0.4%) increase in … Continue reading →