7/12/2013
Public transportation group’s quarterly meeting planned for July 24
BOISE - The Public Transportation Advisory Council (PTAC) will discuss upcoming funding applications, hear program updates, and review roles and responsibilities for the group Wednesday, July 24.
The meeting will be from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at Hampton Inn & Suites Boise/Spectrum, 7499 W. Overland Road, in Boise.
PTAC members will discuss the status of 2013 public transportation program awards and begin preparing for 2014 funding applications. The group will review current methods for allocating Federal Transit Administration funds.
Meeting participants will hear an update on the “Community Choices for Idaho” program. It is responsible for managing funds made available through the federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). TAP provides money for programs and projects defined as transportation alternatives such as pedestrian and bicycle facilities and certain infrastructure projects.
Additional topics to be discussed include updates on Idaho’s public transportation system performance, statewide Rideshare efforts, state revenue for public transportation, and the charter and operating guidelines for the state’s public transportation District Coordination Councils.
The Community Transportation Association of Idaho also will deliver a quarterly performance report.
The meeting is open to the public.
PTAC’s mission is to foster public transportation for all Idahoans across the statewide transportation system by working to increase local and intercity services.
For more information, contact the Idaho Transportation Department Division of Transportation Performance at (208) 334-8281.