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The Caucuses and Summit are over!  Action steps have been proposed and it's now time to make these steps a reality. 

Recommendations made by participants at the Caucus sessions were summarized by Caucus representatives at the Summit.  The following are the recommendations participants thought important to pursue in order to begin the process to develop coordinated transit in West Virginia and to increase transportation opportunities for all West Virginians:

  1. Enhance the Transportation Coordinating Council through enabling legislation in 2010 Legislative Session.  Include language to encourage coordination among agencies.

  1. Establish a One Stop Call Shop

  1. Create Ride Transparency (across funding sources) through the use of a Universal Ride Pass (e-z pass for riders)

  1. Coordinate Support Services - interagency contracts; bulk buying

  1. Recommend a Study Resolution based of outcome of 2010 Legislative Session

  1. Maintain Regional Focus - One-size doesn't fit all.

  1. Educate Officials at all levels

  1. Create a "success story" and share it

  1. Advocate for transportation as a component of economic development

Make sure your voice is heard -  tell us what you think.  Take some time to review the recommendations and let us know which you think are the most important.  Send your comments to info@ridein55.com 

If you would like to join the movement to provide increased transportation options for West Virginians in all 55 counties, contact "Ride in 55" at info@ridein55.com

"Ride in 55" is a coordinated effort to maximize transportation opportunities for West Virginia residents in all 55 counties and to encourage the best use of transportation resources in our state.