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Transportation Programs Update ARMAGHAN BAGHOORI | TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR DECEMBER 5 TH , 2018 | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

Community Connection Background Alternative Services ▪ Community Based Process ▪ Innovative Services & Products ▪ Customized, Creative Solutions ▪ Community Partnerships Kenmore-Kirkland Solution Concepts ▪ Community Van: Metro vans for local group trips scheduled by a Community Transportation Coordinator to meet local needs. ▪ TripPool: Real-time ridesharing between home neighborhood and transit center. Uses Metro Vans and ORCA fares. ▪ SchoolPool: Program of tools for parents, schools and districts to support students' travel, coordinate ridesharing and encourage active transportation. ▪ Community Ride: (pending NEMP approval) Reservation-based services for appointments, errands, and other local trips.

Community Van | What it is ▪ New rideshare pilot program by King County Metro ▪ Designated to provide residents with customized options for getting around when bus service does not meet their needs ▪ One-time or recurring rides, to popular destinations ▪ Available throughout the day, evening, and on weekends ▪ Trips must be scheduled in advance through Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC)

Community Van | How it works ▪ Community members travel together ▪ Group trips and stops are preplanned ahead of time by CTC ▪ Riders contact their CTC to find a pre-scheduled community van trip or to request a new trip ▪ Trips must have at least two passengers in addition to the volunteer driver ▪ Each rider will pay a Metro one-zone fare for the round trip while the driver travels for free ▪ Riders can suggest a trip they know is popular with their friends and neighbors ▪ Accessible community vans are available upon request

Community Van Details ▪ Six passenger van ▪ Consists of one volunteer driver and up to five passengers ▪ One seat is available for a wheelchair passenger ▪ Two vans in Kirkland + one in Kenmore (Locations: North Kirkland Community Center, Kirkland City Hall, Kenmore City Hall) ▪ Contact email: CommVan@Kirklandwa.gov

SchoolPool ▪ King County Metro SchoolPool program overview ▪ Three pilot schools [Thoreau and Juanita elementary schools and Finn Hill middle school] ▪ Major events ▪ October: Walk to School Month ▪ May: Bike to School Month ▪ Tools and resources ▪ KCM toolkit ▪ RideShareOnline

Kirkland Green Trip A one-stop resource to plan the most sustainable trips to and from work, school, and home. a) Commuters: carpool, vanpool, transit, bike and walk b) Custom commute planning c) SchoolPool tools and resources d) Employer and property managers resources 2018 2018 program achievements

ORCA & Transit for All Saturday, December 8 th , II :00 AM - 2:00 PM | Kirkland City Hall, Peter Kirk Room ▪ Free ORCA Cards for Youth with $IO credit ▪ (while supplies last, ages 14-18) ▪ Free Regional Reduced Fare permit card ▪ Free ORCA LIFT card ▪ Youth and Regular ORCA cards for $5 ▪ ORCA Subsidy for Small Businesses

Upcoming Programs ▪ In-Motion from King County Metro ▪ Potential neighborhoods: Kingsgate, South and North Rose Hill, Evergreen Hill, and Juanita ▪ Expanding SchoolPool Kirkland wide ▪ (Potential funding from King County Metro for 2019) ▪ ORCA To-Go van in Kirkland

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