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M_�Washington State System Integration (two pages) <br />FF Department of Transportation <br />Describe the system integration problems your proposal addresses. For example, indicate how <br />your proposal: <br />• improves multimodal connections and service <br />• establishes or improves connections between counties or urban centers <br />• exemplifies coordination among jurisdictions and/or <br />• improves the use of demand management strategies to leverage existing services and <br />programs, including Growth and Transportation Efficiency Center programs <br />• Limit your response to two pages <br />Improves Multi -modal Connections and Service: <br />The proposed Park and Ride lot off of 1-90, at Exit 78 will improve multi -modal connections <br />and services by encouraging the use of car and van pooling, raising the awareness of the <br />public about alternative forms of transportation, reduce emissions and reduce the use of fossil <br />fuels. By providing a safe and convenient parking facility, Kittitas County and WSDOT are <br />encouraging the consolidation of travelers and the reduction of single occupancy vehicles on <br />the road. <br />Establishes or Improves Connections Between Counties or Urban Centers: <br />The proposed park and ride location is currently used illegally by commuters as an unofficial <br />park and ride. The commuters have established a visible need for improved facilities in this <br />location. Our project will establish the first park and ride within Kittitas County, in a location <br />East of Snoqualmie Pass along 1-90, providing better connectivity between Kittitas County and <br />the Puget Sound Region. <br />Exemplifies Coordination Among Jurisdictions and/or Improves the use of Demand <br />Management Strategies to Leverage Existing Services and programs, including Growth and <br />Transportation Efficiency Center Programs: <br />1-90 over Snoqualmie Pass is the major east/west corridor within Washington State. The <br />Kittitas County 1-90, Exit 78 Park and Ride project improves the use of Demand Management <br />Strategies, within Kittitas County, by providing and encouraging commuters to drive less by <br />organizing car or van pools. <br />Page 1 of 2 <br />