Councilman Young to Serve as Chair of Public Transportation Improvement Conference

The Public Transportation Improvement Conference (PTIC) held its first meeting on Friday, Dec. 16 at the Puyallup Public Library.

The PTIC as outlined by RCW 36.57A.020 was convened by resolution of the Pierce Transit Board of Commission on Nov. 14.

The purpose of this conference is to consider changing the current boundaries of the Pierce Transit Public Transportation Benefit Area (PTBA).

The Conference membership is comprised of one elected official from each city and town within Pierce County and the Pierce County Council.

Councilmember Derek Young of Gig Harbor was selected as Chair and Councilmember Javier Figueroa of University Place as Vice Chair.

At the meeting, it was determined that changes in the Pierce Transit PTBA boundaries should be considered. The Conference put forward a preliminary delineation that will be sent to each jurisdiction and the Pierce County Council for initial reaction.

The next meeting will be held Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 at 9 a.m. located at Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd, Lakewood, WA 98499, Building 3, Rotunda Room.  

Visit www.piercetransit.org/ptic.htm for information regarding the PTIC including a map the preliminary delineations, meeting materials and how to make comments to the Conference.