47.06B.030 - Council -- Duties. - Washington Statutes

Council — Duties. (Effective until June 30, 2012.)

(1) To assure implementation of an effective system of coordinated transportation that meets the needs of persons with special transportation needs, the agency council on coordinated transportation shall adopt a biennial work plan that must, at a minimum:

     (a) Focus on projects that identify and address barriers in laws, policies, and procedures;

     (b) Focus on results; and

     (c) Identify and advocate for transportation system improvements for persons with special transportation needs.

     (2) The council shall, as necessary, convene work groups at the state, regional, or local level to develop and implement coordinated approaches to special needs transportation.

     (3) To improve the service experienced by persons with special transportation needs, the council shall develop statewide guidelines for customer complaint processes so that information about policies regarding the complaint processes is available consistently and consumers are appropriately educated about available options. To be eligible for funding on or after January 1, 2008, organizations applying for state paratransit/special needs grants as described in section 226(1), chapter 370, Laws of 2006 must implement a process following the guidelines established by the council.

     (4) The council shall represent the needs and interests of persons with special transportation needs in statewide efforts for emergency and disaster preparedness planning by advising the emergency management council on how to address transportation needs for high-risk individuals during and after disasters.

[2007 c 421 § 3. Prior: 1999 c 385 § 5; (1999 c 372 § 13 repealed by 2007 c 421 § 10); 1998 c 173 § 3.]