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• 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 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