3/30/2007
IWG to discuss regional public transportation issues April 10 in Lewiston
BOISE - The Interagency Working Group (IWG) will meet April 10 in Lewiston to discuss the region's public transportation needs, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
The meeting will be from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Williams Conference Center at Lewis-Clark State College, 500 8th Ave.
Public transportation issues, challenges and opportunities in the Lewiston/Moscow area will be discussed. Topics will include:
- Who needs public transportation in the region and why
- What public transportation services currently exist
- How much funding is currently available for regional public transportation and is there a chance for more funds
- How can the region best achieve its public transportation goals
IWG is a coalition of agencies and organizations that provides guidance on public transportation issues.
The IWG includes representatives from the transportation department, the Division of Medicaid, Community Transportation Association of Idaho, Commission on Aging, Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Commerce and Labor, Department of Education, Council on Developmental Disabilities, Idaho Head Start Association and the Office of the Governor.
The group's mission is to provide leadership in developing coordinated, responsible and integrated public transportation systems in Idaho.
The April 10 meeting is open to the public, but seating is limited. Contact Marsha Bracke at (208) 442-1760 or e-mail mbracke@earthlink.net to confirm your attendance.
For more information, contact ITD's Division of Public Transportation at (208) 334-8281.