Job Access and Reverse Commute (jarc) Program fy 2009 Service Profiles Region X alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington October 2010 fta-08-0162 Job Access and Reverse Commute (jarc) fy 2009 Service Profiles: Region X

Skagit Transit (660)

Replacement 30ft bus for Saturday Service (1088)

Location: Skagit County (WA)
Type: Capital Investment Projects/Vehicle for agency
Goal: Improved system capacity
Service description: Capital Purchase to support service that provides fixed route bus services within the Urban Core of Mount Vernon UZA, providing transportation to employment and employment opportunities.
Evaluation: The vehicle was placed into service and is supporting the transportation services of getting people to work.
Accomplishments: The vehicle was placed into service and is supporting the transportation services of getting people to work.
Lessons learned: None 

Sunday Service (694)

Location: Skagit County (WA)
Type: Trip-Based Services/Fixed route
Goal: Extended hours/ days of service
Service description: Routes included in this service are 205, 207, 208, and 300. These routes mirror existing service provided on Saturdays, and serve Skagit Transit’s core service area in Mount Vernon, Burlington, and Sedro Woolley.
Evaluation: The service provides needed mobility for riders to work, shopping, church, and leisure activities. Skagit Transit has monitored ridership, which has been growing at a slower pace than expected.
Accomplishments: Although ridership is growing slower than expected, the service does fill a need that had been identified as lacking in Skagit Transit's overall service prior to this. No Sunday service had been offered by Skagit Transit since September 2002 due to budget restrictions. Skagit Transit is confident that ridership will increase and stabilize as more riders become aware of the services offered.
Lessons learned: 1)Make sure that adequate advertising is offered before service start-up date in order to make potential riders aware of what options will be available to them. 2) Do everything possible to connect service with other (feeder) routes.