Purpose

The purpose of the Washington County Transit Study is to help the county’s transit agencies accomplish their primary goal: to provide efficient, quality transportation services that contribute to the human, social, and economic vitality of Washington County and the surrounding area.

Goals

1. Develop feasible strategies to achieve greater efficiencies in providing transit services (especially ADA services), including possible coordination among regional transit providers

2. Develop feasible strategies to address unmet needs for transit services, including underserved groups and locations

3. Update routes and levels of service to reflect current travel needs and transit user expectations

4. Understand growth trends in the County and the related transit planning implications

5. Develop transit strategies for areas targeted for investment in the Washington County Comprehensive Plan

6. Identify model ordinances for transit in relation to major transit trip generators such as office/industrial parks, racetrack/slots establishments, etc.

7. Develop study recommendations that are consistent with recent developments in State transportation policy, especially regarding funding for transit.
   
   

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Last Updated: 10/01/09