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WSPTP_102015
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Washington State Public Transportation Plan<br />
Endnotes<br />
Title VI: This law was enacted as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It prevents discrimination<br />
on the basis of race, color and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial<br />
assistance. If an agency is found in violation of Title VI, that agency may lose its federal funding.<br />
Transit-Oriented Development: A type of mixed-use development that is located within walking<br />
distance to a quality, frequent transit service. Included are residential units, retail, offices and other<br />
uses that promotes a walkable and accessible area.<br />
Transportation Improvement Board: An independent Washington agency that distributes and<br />
manages grants for high priority transportation projects throughout the state.<br />
Traveler Information Systems: One component of Intelligent Transportation Systems. A wide range<br />
of information services, public and private, that convey useful information including transportation<br />
network condition and performance, weather, schedules and availability to auto and truck drivers,<br />
transit riders and other modal system users, both in advance of a trip, as well as after the trip is<br />
underway.<br />
Vehicle Miles of Travel: A measurement representing the total number of miles traveled by all<br />
vehicles within a region or roadway for a certain length of time.<br />
Washington State Department of Transportation: Washington’s state department responsible<br />
for planning, building, maintaining and operating the state highway system. Other responsibilities<br />
includes the state ferry system and partnering with other agencies to improve the entire multimodal<br />
transportation system in the state.<br />
Washington State Ferries: A part of WSDOT, a passenger and automobile ferry network providing<br />
service to various areas on Puget Sound and San Juan Islands.<br />
Washington State Transportation Commission: This is a public forum for transportation policy<br />
development and develops Washington’s 20-year Transportation Policy Plan. WSTC also sets the tolls<br />
for state highways and bridges as well as the fares for the Washington State Ferries.<br />
APPENDIX C. WSPTP ADVISORY GROUP<br />
PROJECT TEAM<br />
Brian Lagerberg, WSDOT<br />
Evan Olsen, WSDOT<br />
Gayla Reese Walsh, WSDOT<br />
Keith Cotton, WSDOT<br />
Stan Suchan, WSDOT<br />
Sharilyn Howell, WSDOT<br />
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WSDOT | <strong>DRAFT</strong> October 2015 | WaTransPlan.com
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