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Councilmember Dave Gossett April 23, 2010
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Snohomish County Council
3000 Rockefeller Ave., M/S 609
Everett, Washington 98201
 
Office: 8th floor, Robert J. Drewel Building
Phone: 425-388-3494
 

County Commute Trip Reduction Program Wins Governor's Award

Snohomish County and Community Transit jointly received a Governor's Commute Smart Award for establishing "Curb the Congestion".  "Curb the Congestion" focuses on the following roadways:

  • 164th Street SW/SE (between Lynnwood and Mill Creek)
  • 128th Street (between Everett and Mill Creek)
  • 20th Street SE (between Lake Stevens and Everett)

The Governor's Commute Smart Awards recognize the most innovative commute trip reduction programs in the state.  The Awards, which began in 1998, recognize employers and individuals who use inventive methods to reduce drive alone rates in Washington.  This year the program was expanded to also recognize local governments that improve their communities and the lives of people who live and work there with innovative and sustainable transportation programs.

 " 'Curb the Congestion' encourages people to take the bus, vanpool, bike, carpool, or walk instead of driving their cars," said Councilmember Dave Gossett.  "It's focused on some of the most congested roads in the county and is highly successful.  Nearly 14,000 drive alone trips were removed from these roads in 2009."

A Community Transit Specialist helps people plan their trip to work, school, or errands.  This specialist is their personal assistant at Community Transit, ready to answer questions and provide information on options like taking the bus, carpooling, vanpooling, bicycling and walking.

"The program offers the chance to win cash for committing to use an alternative way of traveling," said Gossett.  "Each month there is a drawing where people participating can win a $250 gift card.  And every three months there is a drawing for $1,000."

 

The first drawing took place in March and the winner was Nancy Gay of Mill Creek.  Nancy used to drive to work, but now rides her bike to the park and ride, takes the bus to Seattle, and then rides her bike to her workplace.

 

Community Transit also has a Smart Commuter Calendar which will calculate how much money, fuel and air pollution people save by not driving alone. 

 

To participate, contact Community Transit at www.communitytransit.org/curbit, call (425) 438-6136 or email CurbIt@commtrans.org.

 
 

Free Flights for Kids on the 15th Annual General Aviation Day

 

The 15th annual General Aviation Day will take place at Paine Field on Saturday, May 15.

 

Sponsored by the Washington Pilots Association, the program, called Young Eagles, provides free flights for kids ages 8 to 17 (seats may be limited).  Flights begin at 9 am.  New planes and vintage civilian and military aircraft will also be on display.  Organizations displaying planes include the Museum of Flight Restoration Center, the Flying Heritage Collection, Historic Flight Foundation, and Cascade Warbirds.

 

"Years ago I took my nephew to a Young Eagles event," said Councilmember Dave Gossett.  "We had a great time and he really enjoyed the chance to fly.  This year, with all the historic planes on display, should be one of the best ever."

 

Planes from the Flying Heritage Collection and Historic Flight Foundation start flying at noon.  The Historic Flight Foundation will be open starting at 2:00 p.m. so the public can visit its Restoration Center located on the southwest corner of Paine Field.

 

Other activities begin at 8 a.m. with the Firefighters' Fly Day 5K Run, starting at the Future of Flight.  A Paine Field Firefighters pancake breakfast begins at 9 a.m.  Paine Field firefighters will serve the breakfast for a donation to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

 

Many other groups will be taking part including the Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management, FAA Aviation and Space Education, Kiwanis, Museum of Flight, Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival, Boeing Bluebills, and Everett Community College Aviation Maintenance School.

 

"This is a great opportunity to have some family fun while learning about aviation, Snohomish County's most important industry," said Gossett.

 

For more information on events, go to www.wpaflys.org.

 
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Dave Gossett
Snohomish County Council