1. Vanpool Investment Program ’03 –’05 ACCT Meeting Kathy Johnston August 5, 2005

2. Washington State Department of Transportation 2 What is the Vanpool Investment Program? 10-year $30 million plan to expand vanpooling statewide –$4 million for 2003-2005 –$5 million for the 2006-2007

3. Washington State Department of Transportation 3 What is the legislative intent? A vanpool grant program for public transit agencies to: add vanpools provide incentives for employers to increase employee vanpool use

4. Washington State Department of Transportation 4 Program Framework Statewide Vanpool Team Biennial and 10-year goals Plan to coordinate investments (Vanpool Investment Program) Data collection and monitoring agreements

5. Washington State Department of Transportation 5 2003-2005 Highlights Purchased 170 vehicles Began formation of 5 vanpool programs Improved employee access by expanding RideshareOnline statewide Developed brokerage program Launched peer review and mentoring program

6. Washington State Department of Transportation 6 1,588 vans 12,741 daily riders 1,778 vans 14,823 daily riders

7. Washington State Department of Transportation 7 Increased Collaboration Operators lead development of shared programs Operators invest in other systems –Performed 2 Vanpool Peer Reviews Mason Transit Spokane Transit Authority –Provided training and mentoring

8. Washington State Department of Transportation 8 Vanpooling in rural areas Efficient way to meet rural transportation needs Economic development tool Access to employment