WSDOT is exploring how to improve intercity bus service to better meet the needs of rural communities across Washington State. The Connecting Communities study will explore where potential service expansion will be most cost-effective while addressing the goal of linking rural areas to the existing intercity network, transportation hubs, and urban centers. One focus of this update will be to explore service expansion in the Yakima Valley and along the I-90 corridor.

Timeline

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    Phase 1 - Understanding Intercity Bus Service Gaps

    During Phase 1, the project team will gather information about how intercity bus riders use existing services and which improvements riders and current non-riders would like to see to improve intercity bus services.

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    Phase 2 - Proposing Improvements to the Intercity Bus System

    During this phase, the project team, based on community input and data analysis in Phase 1, will develop proposals for improvements to intercity bus services.

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    Phase 3 - Final Recommendations and Plan

    In this phase, the project team will revise the proposal from Phase 2 to reflect community input. The final plan will include prioritized recommendations for improving intercity bus service.