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CHAPTER 3: EXISTING CONDITIONS IN THE STUDY AREA HopeSource aimed at shaping the future of transportation HopeSource is a private, non-profit in the state.These goals include: organization providing a wide range of human Economic Vitality: Promote and develop services, including low-cost transportation transportation systems that stimulate, service,to all citizens of Kittitas County. It support, and enhance the movement of operates its door-to-door service Monday people and goods to ensure a prosperous through Friday from 7:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m.; economy. rides must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. Preservation: Maintain, preserve, Service to Yakima is provided twice a month. and extend the life and utility of prior Hope Source services are funded by a WSDOT investments in transportation systems and grant;the organization provides 3,500 annual services. rides for Cie Elum, Roslyn, and Ronald seniors. . Safety: Provide for and improve the safety Wenatchee Valley Shuttle and security of transportation customers and the transportation system. The Wenatchee Valley Shuttle operates between Wenatchee and SeaTac several • Mobility: Improve the predictable times a day, with scheduled departure times. movement of goods and people throughout Reservations are required for the shuttle.The Washington state, including congestion shuttle runs seven days a week regardless of relief and improved freight mobility. weather or pass conditions.9 • Environment and Health: Enhance Washington's quality of life through Regional Transportation Providers transportation investments that promote Greyhound and Flixbus provide limited access energy conservation, enhance healthy interstate and interregional transportation communities, and protect the environment. service along 1-90 in the study area,with • Stewardship: Continuously improve the several routes per day traveling through the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of the area. Both of these bus lines have only one transportation system. stop in Kittitas County, at the intersection of These goals collectively aim to guide US 97 and University Way in Ellensburg. transportation planning, investment, and decision-making in Washington state towards 3.2.4 Local, Tribal, and State a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable Planning transportation system for the future. The following discusses state,tribal, and county plans for the study area, emphasizing Highway System Plan transportation facilities. WSDOT's Highway System Plan (2024) outlines the goals and priorities for the state's WSDOT Plans and Studies highway network. It recommends program funding levels for 20 years in preservation, 2040 and Beyond maintenance, and the capacity and operational WSDOT's State Transportation Policy Plan, 2040 improvement of the highway system, including and Beyond (2020), outlines several key goals safety considerations. 9 hUps://www.wenatcheevalleyshuttle.com/ VOLUME I: FEASIBILITY REPORT 1-90 Corridor Easton to Cle Elunn Feasibility Study 1 38