A Strong Voice for Improved Mobility

The Community Transportation Association of Idaho is has been advocating on behalf of Idahoans and its members for the past 32 years to improve both public transportation and active transportation options throughout the state.

Key to CTAI’s approach is an engaged and active membership base. Every spring CTAI holds its Annual Legislative Social which allows CTAI members to speak with their elected officials about concerns and challenges facing their organizations.  It also allows Idaho's elected officials to learn more about how our members are impacting Idahoan's across the state.  In addition, members regularly receive information and calls to action regarding policy developments, state and federal legislation, and funding issues. 

 

2012 Advocacy Plan

During 2012, CTAI will develop and implement a public policy and advocacy program that empowers individuals and communities to develop transportation systems they need for economic vitality and quality of life.

GENERAL

POLICY MAKING

CTAI will monitor and influence legislative action at the local, state or federal level which would impact the public transportation network.

Possible State Legislation:

  • HOV Lanes for populations greater than 25,000
  • Streamlining the IWG and PTAC into the Idaho Mobility Council
  • State fuel tax exemption for public transit agencies
  • Piggyback on out-of-state RFPs for purchase of vehicles.

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

 CTAI will meet with local, state and congressional elected officials and/or their staff to positively impact the public transportation network in Idaho.

MESSAGING MATERIALS

CTAI will develop and provide educational materials that provide the media, elected officials and the public with quick, easy access to facts and figures about public transportation in Idaho.

LOCAL LEVEL

ELECTED OFFICIALS ON THE MOVE

CTAI will organize opportunities for state legislators and local elected officials to experience the public transportation and mobility options available within their respective communities and to network with consumers, service providers and advocates to better understand their mobility needs.  

STATE LEVEL

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PRESENTATION TO TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES

CTAI will present a public transportation update to the House and Senate Transportation Committees during the 2012 legislative session.

 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX AUTHORITY

CTAI will develop educational materials outlining the value of public transportation in Idaho and increase public awareness of a local option sales tax authority ballot initiative.

LEGISLATIVE SOCIAL 2011

CTAI will host a Legislative Social on March 5, 2012 at Beside Bardenay in downtown Boise.  

FEDERAL LEVEL

REAUTHORIZATION OF TRANSPORTATION BILL

(See video beow) CTAI will work with the Idaho Congressional Delegation to enact a long-term transportation bill that will keep Idaho moving and provide funding formulas and eligibility rules that are in favor of our state.

APPROPRIATIONS OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING

CTAI will work with the Idaho Congressional Delegation to appropriate 2012 federal funds for public transportation at the same levels as 2011 or higher.