All:

On behalf of the Advocacy Group, just wanted to follow-up on an ongoing topic for our Coalition – about transportation and the people we serve.

· Advocacy Committee had a great conversation with Pierce Transit (PT) on December 4.

o Conversation included:

§ Listening by PT about our stories how transportation can be a barrier to people experiencing homelessness, and to those trying to sustain regular employment.

§ ORCA Lift program

§ Discounted bus passes

§ Routes and PT plans for future system

§ Overall it was an informative exchange of ideas, what-if’s, future plans/objectives by PT, etc.

o PT is looking to visit the Coalition sometime next year for more presentation and Q&A with us.

o ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW ADULT MONTHLY PASS:

§ $62 per “month” (i.e., 30 consecutive day pass from date of activation, even if days cross between months)

· Another option to the existing discounted passes for seniors, youth, and disabled

§ Unlimited rides

§ Access for Pierce Transit buses/system only

§ Effective for use starting January 1, 2019 (but can be purchased now)

§ For more information, go to PT fares website:  https://www.piercetransit.org/PT-fares/

· At middle of page, just below graphic see announcement (as pictured below) to download new informational brochure:

Thanks, all.

More updates from the Advocacy Committee to come in the new year! Happy holidays everyone!

Brandon R. Chun

Director of Policy and Advocacy

945 Fawcett Avenue

Tacoma, Washington 98402

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Direct: (253) 284-7868

Cell: (253) 677-5774

www.mdc-hope.org

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any attachments are intended solely for the named recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information protected from disclosure. If you were sent this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the email. The use, distribution, disclosure, copying, or storing of this email and its attachments by unintended recipients is strictly prohibited.