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Industry Standards Proposal
In 2013-2015, Community Transportation Association of the Northwest received a contract from the Washington State Department of Transportation to work on the development of Industry Standards. An open work group was formed consisting of providers, brokers, and others with a mission "to provide consistent basic standards for special needs transportation providers in order to promote safe, competent, affordable, high quality services for passengers with special transportation needs, including aging adults, youth, people with income challenges, and people with physical or mental health disabilities while reducing costs and promoting efficiencies". The group reviewed various requirements from multiple agencies, and weighed them among practical implementation, costs of implementation, and safety for customers, clients, providers and the public. The group further researched conflicts in the RCW and WAC, and worked to develop a set of "Best Practices" based on the findings. The group has put together a document containing it's findings in the form of a "DRAFT PROPOSAL". In order to ensure a comprehensive proposal is created, the group is seeking additional input from stakeholders throughout the region, including for-profit providers, public transit agencies, brokers, funders, nonprofit agencies, regulatory groups, and other organizations who have an interest in supporting and developing "best practices" for special needs transportation.
The group is meeting frequently to update the draft with input and feedback. Ultimately, our goal is to have a complete final draft proposal to submit to the State for adoption.
This document has been put together as a starting point, and focuses on (4) four main areas: Introduction/Rationale, Recommendations/RCW & WAC, Basic Minimum Standards, and Regulatory Oversight.
We invite you to provide any feedback or input using the form below, by attending a listening session on Tuesday, November 17th at 10:00a, or by contacting Ryan Acker at ryan@ctanw.org to schedule an in-person or phone appointment.
Thank you for your participation in the development of this proposal. Together, we can further promote a safe, high quality, competent and efficient transportation system for individuals and families with specialized transportation needs.
The group is meeting frequently to update the draft with input and feedback. Ultimately, our goal is to have a complete final draft proposal to submit to the State for adoption.
This document has been put together as a starting point, and focuses on (4) four main areas: Introduction/Rationale, Recommendations/RCW & WAC, Basic Minimum Standards, and Regulatory Oversight.
We invite you to provide any feedback or input using the form below, by attending a listening session on Tuesday, November 17th at 10:00a, or by contacting Ryan Acker at ryan@ctanw.org to schedule an in-person or phone appointment.
Thank you for your participation in the development of this proposal. Together, we can further promote a safe, high quality, competent and efficient transportation system for individuals and families with specialized transportation needs.