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News Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 10, 2008
PSRC Seeking Comment on Updates to Job Access Reverse Commute and New Freedom Program Management PlansSEATTLE— The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Transportation Policy Board has released the Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) and New Freedom Program Management Plans (PMPs) for public review and comment. The PMPs document PSRC and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) planning and administrative practices for the biennial PSRC JARC and New Freedom Competitive Selection Program and subsequent grant management activities. Currently, the process is scheduled to kick-off in mid-summer. Projects selected for JARC and New Freedom funding play important roles in the mobility of special needs populations and the coordination of special needs transportation services. To review the proposed plans, go to:
For more information on special needs transportation planning, go to http://www.psrc.org/boards/advisory/specialneeds/specneeds.htm. Written comments will be accepted until April 29 and included in the agenda packet for the Transportation Policy Board meeting on May 8, when it finalizes a recommendation to the Executive Board. Comments can be made in person at Transportation Policy Board meeting on May 8, as well as the Executive Board meeting on May 22, when the Program Management Plans are scheduled for final Board approval. How to Make a Comment: E-mail: mlawlor@psrc.org
Mail: Puget Sound Regional Council Phone: 206-971-3272 In Person: May 8 or May 22 at PSRC (Boardroom) Information Center: 206-464-7532 or info@psrc.org The Puget Sound Regional Council coordinates decisions about regional growth and transportation planning in King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Kitsap counties. The Council is composed of over 80 county, city, port, transit, tribal and state agencies serving the region. This news release is one effort in the PSRC satisfying the public involvement requirement for JARC and New Freedom Program Management established by the Federal Transit Administration. Additional actions include a newsletter bulletin, website access, e-mail distribution, and public comment opportunities. Title VI Notice: PSRC fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. For more information, or to obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, contact PSRC at 206-587-4819 or see http://www.psrc.org/about/titlevi/index.htm.
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