HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/06/2010 14 2010 Transit Development Plan, Set Public Hearing Date • BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
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FOR MEETING OF: April 6, 2010
ITEM TITLE: Set Date of Open Record Public Hearing for April 20, 2010, to consider Yakima
Transit's 2010 Transit Development Plan.
SUBMITTED BY: Chris Waarvick, Public Works Director
CONTACT PERSON: Ken Mehin, Transit Manager, 576 -6415
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Yakima Transit is required under RCW 35.58.2795 to prepare a six -year transit development
plan for the current calendar year and the ensuing five years. The plan must be consistent with
comprehensive plans adopted by counties, cities, and towns. The plan is required to contain
information as to how the municipality intends to meet state and local long -range priorities for
public transportation, capital improvements, significant operating changes planned for the
system, and how Yakima Transit intends to fund plan needs.
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y p must specifically set forth projects of regional significance for inclusion in the
transportation improvement plan within that region. In developing the plan, Yakima Transit must
consider policy recommendations affecting public transportation contained in the state
transportation policy plan approved by the state transportation commission.
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APPROVAL FOR SUBMITTAL:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
BOARD RECOMMENDATION: Set Date of Public Hearing for April 20, 2010.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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