Connecting communities to improve public transportation for Snoqualmie Valley Ap Apri ril l 12 th th , , 2019
Welcome! • Welcome & Introductions • Announcements
Agenda • Review: Project to Date • Update: Existing Transportation Data • Update & Discussion: 5-Year Transportation Plan • Roundtable Discussion • Next Steps
SVTC Mission The Snoqualmie Valley Transportation Coalition (SVTC) believes that affordable , accessible , and collaborative transportation is a necessity for life and are dedicated to connecting communities to improve transportation for all of Snoqualmie Valley.
Project to Date • Launched in fall 2017 • Current and Past Initiatives 1. Needs Assessment and Gaps Analysis 2. Communications Campaign 3. Pilot Service (Duvall Monroe Shuttle) 4. Now: 5-Year Transportation Plan
Transportation Plan’s Purpose To create a coordinated transportation plan uniting all cities in Snoqualmie Valley and the surrounding unincorporated region.
Timeline Tim imef efram rame Acti tivit ity March Kick Off Stakeholder Interviews Compiling Existing Data April - June Community Engagement Existing Conditions July – August Draft & Finalize Plan August – October Dissemination/ Presentations
SVTC Core Values Collaboration 1. Accessibility 2. Necessity 3. Equity 4. Sustainability 5.
SVTC Core Values • Collaboration: Collaboration among all organizations represented in the coalition/in the valley; Everyone is aware what is going on and they help each other out; Geographic collaboration. • Ac Acces essi sibility: y: Transportation for all (universally available, variety of options); Safety; Reliability in scheduling; Affordability; Intuitive transportation, easy understandable, comprehensive information.
SVTC Core Values • Neces essity ty: Transportation is a necessity to being able to live. (Getting to jobs, having shelter, getting to medical appointments, getting food, not being isolated.) This is even more important in rural areas where distances are long. • Equity ty: Transportation is tailored to a person’s need up to a point (if necessary, subsidized); Removal of barriers: Mobility, location, age, and socio- economic factors should not be barriers to access; Level of service is proportionate to need.
SVTC Core Values • Susta tainab nabilit ity: : Transportation services are cost-effective, equitable, efficient, safe, and accessible; Ridership validated need.
Scope 1. Community Profile 2. Existing Services and Resources 3. Related Programs and Policies 4. Goals and Objectives 5. Guiding Principles 6. Prioritized Strategies 7. Five Year Program of Projects 8. Performance Evaluation
Scope 1. Commun munit ity Profil ile 1. 2. Existing ng Services es and Resources es 2. 3. Related ed Progra rams ms and Policies es 3. 4. Goals and Objectives 5. Guiding Principles 6. Prioritized Strategies 7. Five Year Program of Projects 8. Performance Evaluation
City Data • North Bend’s 2012 Comp Plan • Carnation’s 2017 Comp Plan Amendment • Monroe’s Transportation Plan • Snoqualmie’s 2014 Comp Plan Update • Duvall’s 2017 Transportation Plan • Some Transportation Improvement Plans (TIPs)
Existing Needs Assessments & Data • Communities of Opportunity Needs Assessment (2019) • SVTC Snoqualmie Valley Transportation Needs Assessment (2017) • SVTC Gaps Assessment (2018) • SVTC Meeting Minutes • SVCN’s Provider Survey • PSRC’s Population Projections
SVTC Web Map • Supported by City of North Bend • Launched at November 2018 Workshop • Key Points of Interest added • Goal: Leverage paper maps during community engagement sessions • See here: https://arcg.is/0XW0q0
Existing Needs and Gaps Spati tial al - locations that are underserved, or not served at all, by 1. 1. transportation services. Tempor mporal al - caused when transportation service is not available at 2. 2. times when it is needed. Institu tuti tion onal al - caused by the rules, regulations, and requirements 3. 3. that govern transportation service provision. Infras astr tructu tura ral - areas where a lack of physical or technological 4. 4. infrastructure prevents individuals from accessing needed transportation options. Awa waren enes ess - occur when individual riders and social service 5. 5. agencies are not fully informed on available transportation options.
Existing Needs and Gaps
Community Engagement • Purpose 1. To share what we’ve already learned on transportation needs in Snoqualmie Valley for corroboration and 2. To solicit feedback on the prioritized recommendations for the next five years.
Identified Stakeholders • SVTC Staff Support - Lead • Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce • Snoqualmie Valley Cities • SNOTRAC • King County Metro Invited • Snoqualmie Valley Transit • Community Transit • School Districts • Snoqualmie Tribe • King County Mobility Coalition • Businesses • Puget Sound Regional Council • Emergency Management • Seattle-King County Public Health professionals • Aging and Disability Services • Other SVTC Members • Sound Generations
Engagement Strategies Definitely Community Cafes – Transit Talks 1. Listening Sessions 2. Stakeholder Group Presentations & Discussion 3. Potential Community Member Survey 1. Service Provider Survey 2. Rider Survey 3.
Community Cafes – Transit Talks Face-to-face engagement; open to all In person events: North Bend, Snoqualmie, Fall City/Preston, Carnation, Duvall, and Monroe Visual mapping; discussions with SVTC staff, transit staff, councilmembers, and other key stakeholders Short presentation + table discussions. King County Metro At community hubs: libraries, schools, or community centers Timeframe: May and June
Listening Sessions Targeted demographic that is unlikely to attend café or complete survey Provide appropriate compensation Potential groups include: Spanish-speakers Tribal members Who else?
Stakeholder Group Presentations Transportation presentation/overview followed up discussion Maps as visual tools as part of the discussion During regular meetings to garner feedback Snoqualmie Valley Community Network Snoqualmie Valley Governance Association Larger business connections in North Bend School-related groups
Potential: Community Member Survey Intercept survey to complete in real-time or return paper survey Identify priorities from targeted groups at key locations: senior centers food banks medical facilities
Potential: Service Provider Survey Online survey for providers of human services on transportation priorities for their clients Distributed via e-mail to existing network
Potential: Rider Survey Ride-a-longs on transportation services Point in time feedback from existing riders Examples: Metro (2012) Duvall-Monroe Shuttle (2019) Timeframe: mid-May
Engagement Strategies • Community Cafes – Transit Talks • Listening Sessions • Stakeholder Group Presentations & Discussion • Community Member Survey • Service Provider Survey • Rider Survey
One Survey Option 1. Community Member Survey 2. Service Provider Survey 3. Rider Survey
Reminder: Engagement Purpose • Prioritize recommendations for the next five years.
Activity – Transportation Priorities ➢ One Minute – Reflect silently on the question: If r resour urces s ($) and p politi tical will were n not ot obsta tacles es, what t is O ONE change e I w would d make to imp mprove transpor portati tion on in S Snoqua qualmie Valley? ➢ Five Minutes – Find a partner and share your idea and why . ➢ Ten Minutes – In the whole group, share one or two ideas from your small groups.
Upcoming Meetings: • Next t Coaliti tion on Meeti ting ng: Friday, June 14 th at 10:30AM at Carnation Library • Next t 5-Year Task Force Meeti ting ng: Friday, May 10 th at 10:30AM at Carnation Library
Thank you! M’Liss Moon Mobility Coordinator, Snoqualmie Valley (425) 5) 94 943-67 6753 53 mlmoon@hopelink.org
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