7/6/2010
PTAC and IWG to discuss policy and performance measures, funding and planning
BOISE - The Interagency Working Group (IWG), a coalition of state agencies and organizations that provides guidance on public transportation issues, and the Public Transportation Advisory Council (PTAC) will meet Tuesday (July 13) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Boise, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
The meeting will be in the Peregrine Room at Holiday Inn, 3300 S. Vista Ave., in Boise.
Agenda items include a discussion about policy development and performance measures for PTAC, IWG, Community Transportation Association of Idaho and ITD's Division of Public Transportation.
Federal Transit Administration funding allocations and planning efforts surrounding IMAP closeout, mobility management involvement and I-way coordination workshop initiatives also will be reviewed.
Discussion of statutory revisions and an update on the statewide bicycle/pedestrian coordinator are also planned.
IWG's mission is to provide leadership in developing coordinated, responsible and integrated public transportation systems in Idaho.
PTAC's mission is to foster public transportation for all Idahoans across the statewide transportation system by working to increase local and intercity services.
The meeting is open to the public. For more information, contact ITD's Division of Public Transportation at (208) 334-8281.