[Transit] Draft LD Resolution in support of a measure to expand transit service in King County

[Doug Trumm]

This looks great, Sarah. Thanks for drafting!

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On Sun, Apr 16, 2023 at 9:20 AM Sarah Reyneveld <sarahreyneveld at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Ok, I made a few updates to this. Let me know if any of you have any final
> edits or would like to sign on. It is on the agenda for Wednesday's 36th
> District Democrats meeting. Dave, I believe you are a PCO so happy to add
> your name. Thanks!
>
>
> Resolution in support of a measure to restore and expand transit service
> in King County
>
>
> WHEREAS the effects of global climate change are already being felt here
> in Washington
> <https://www.pugetsoundinstitute.org/2020/02/new-report-describes-anticipated-climate-change-effects-in-washington-state/>
> with natural catastrophes like this year’s heat dome, rising sea levels,
> unprecedented droughts, and rampant wildfires,
>
>
>
> WHEREAS transportation is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas
> emissions of any sector in Washington, and transitioning to low emissions
> public transportation will be a crucial part of our survival as a species,
>
>
>
> WHEREAS King County Metro Transit service has languished since the
> pandemic, ridership as been cut in half, and transit riders have
> experienced canceled routes, delays in service, and a growing frustration
> that they are not a priority,
>
> WHEREAS challenges recruiting and retaining King County Metro bus
> operators
> <https://www.realchangenews.org/news/2023/03/08/king-county-metro-service-struggles-amid-bus-driver-shortage>
> and a general shortage of bus operators has led to canceled routes and
> delays in service,
>
>
>
> WHEREAS lack of access to reliable, frequent, fast, and convenient
> transit adversely impacts every resident of our region, but
> disproportionately impacts those who depend on transit including youth,
> elderly, those with fixed incomes, Black, Indigenous and communities of
> color, and people with disabilities;
>
> WHEREAS we are losing major gains getting people out of cars and into
> environmentally sustainable and space-friendly transit.
>
> WHEREAS the most recent Commute Seattle Survey
> <https://www.commuteseattle.com/2022survey/> shows that to restore and
> increase ridership King County should invest in transit service to ensure
> it is frequent, fast, reliable, safe, and convenient.
>
> THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 36h District Democrats urges members of
> the King County Council to bring a revenue package to the people of King
> County to fund a Transportation Benefit District to restore and expand
> transit service in King County. The proposed revenue package should rely on
> a combination of sources and minimize to the extent possible regressive
> revenue. The revenue will be dedicated to:
>
>
>    - Restoring and expand Metro Transit service to increase frequency,
>    speed, reliability, accessibility, and safety;
>    - Providing bonuses, increased pay, flexibility and appropriate
>    incentives to help to recruit and retain bus operations;
>    - Capital improvements to make buses more efficient, reliable, and
>    faster such as permanent, full time bus lanes, transit priority upgrades,
>    and business access and transit lanes;
>    - Expanding free and subsidized transit to those who are cost
>    burdened.
>
>
> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
> the King County Council and Executive.
>
> Submitted by Sarah Reyneveld, 36th District Democrats PCO and Transit
> Riders Union member (Additional names)
>
> On Wed, Apr 12, 2023 at 12:48 PM Sarah Reyneveld <sarahreyneveld at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hello, I am following-up on the great idea to introduce a resolution in
>> support of a measure to expand Metro Transit service in King County to
>> build momentum and support. I am hoping to introduce a version of this
>> resolution at the April meeting of the 36th District Democrats. Can you
>> please provide me with any feedback? Dave, Wes, or others connected with
>> the LDs, are you interested in signing on and/or helping to present? Thanks
>> in advance for your thoughts!
>>
>>
>> Sarah
>>
>>
>> ___________
>>
>> Resolution in support of a measure to restore and expand transit service
>> in King County
>>
>>
>> WHEREAS the effects of global climate change are already being felt here
>> in Washington
>> <https://www.pugetsoundinstitute.org/2020/02/new-report-describes-anticipated-climate-change-effects-in-washington-state/>
>> with natural catastrophes like this year’s heat dome, rising sea levels,
>> unprecedented droughts, and rampant wildfires,
>>
>>
>>
>> WHEREAS transportation is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas
>> emissions of any sector in Washington, and transitioning to low emissions
>> public transportation will be a crucial part of our survival as a species,
>>
>>
>>
>> WHEREAS King County Metro Transit service has languished since the
>> pandemic, ridership as been cut in half, and transit riders have
>> experienced canceled routes, delays in service, and a growing frustration
>> that they are not a priority,
>>
>> WHEREAS challenges recruiting and retaining King County Metro bus
>> operators
>> <https://www.realchangenews.org/news/2023/03/08/king-county-metro-service-struggles-amid-bus-driver-shortage>
>> and a general shortage of bus drivers has led to canceled routes and delays
>> in service,
>>
>>
>>
>> WHEREAS lack of access to reliable, frequent, fast, and convenient
>> transit adversely impacts every resident of our region, but
>> disproportionately impacts those who depend on transit including youth,
>> elderly, those with fixed incomes, communities of color, and people with
>> disabilities;
>>
>> WHEREAS we are losing major gains getting people out of cars and into
>> environmentally sustainable and space-friendly transit.
>>
>> WHEREAS the most recent Commute Seattle Survey
>> <https://www.commuteseattle.com/2022survey/> shows that to restore and
>> increase ridership King County should invest in transit service to ensure
>> it is frequent, fast, reliable, safe, and convenient.
>>
>> THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 36h District Democrats urges members of
>> the King County Council to bring a revenue package to the people of King
>> County to fund a Transportation Benefit District to restore and expand
>> transit service in King County. Specifically, the funding package should do
>> the following:
>>
>>
>>    - Restore and expand Metro Transit service to increase frequency,
>>    speed, reliability, accessibility, convenience, and safety;
>>    - Provide bonuses, increased pay, flexibility and appropriate
>>    incentives to help to recruit and retain bus operations;
>>    - Expand free and subsidized transit to those who are cost burdened.
>>
>>
>> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
>> the King County Council and Executive.
>>
>> Submitted by Sarah Reyneveld, 36th District Democrats PCO and Transit
>> Riders Union member (PLEASE ADD YOUR NAME…..)
>>
>>
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