Elected Officials Considering Change to Pierce Transit Benefit Area

A newly formed board of local elected officials is considering changing the boundaries of the area that helps pay for Pierce Transit.

The Public Transportation Improvement Conference (PTIC) held its first meeting last week in Puyallup. The PTIC, as outlined by RCW 36.57A.020, was convened by resolution of the Pierce Transit Board of Commission to consider "changing the current boundaries of the Pierce Transit Public Transportation Benefit Area," according to the transit agency.

The group is composed of one elected official from each city and town within Pierce County and the Pierce County Council. Councilmember of University Place as Vice Chairman, and Councilmember Derek Young of Gig Harbor was selected as Chairman.

At the meeting, it was determined that changes in the Pierce Transit PTBA boundaries should be considered. The Conference put forward a preliminary delineation that will be sent to each jurisdiction and the Pierce County Council for initial reaction.

The next meeting will be held 9 a.m., Jan. 20 at Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd, Lakewood, WA 98499, Building 3, Rotunda Room. 

Visit www.piercetransit.org/ptic.htm for information regarding the PTIC including a map the preliminary delineations, meeting materials and how to make comments to the Conference.