Grant Agreement PTD0248 with Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is to fund the Yakima-Ellensburg Commuter for a two-year period.
The Yakima-Ellensburg Commuter service started in November 2011 and connects the two communities together with funding provided by WSDOT, Central Washington University (CWU), City of Ellensburg, City of Selah, and Yakima Transit.
Yakima Transit is the grantee responsible for managing the program. The service is operated by A&A Motorcoach. Yakima Transit was awarded funding for two more years for the period of July 1, 2021– June 30, 2023. The City of Ellensburg was added as a funding partner during this grant cycle. Matching funds for the grant are being provided by state and federal funding ($248,330/yr), City of Yakima (estimated $80,000/yr), City of Selah ($16,000/yr), City of Ellensburg ($20,000/yr) and CWU ($80,000/yr).
The total cost for commuter services over two years is $888,660. The total amount for Grant Agreement PTD0248 is $496,660 and is attached for City Council review. |