MISSION STATEMENT

• To provide excellent customer service to various publics with a variety of needs.

• To provide a primary commuter resource that is competitive with the car in key target areas, especially major employer work sites and ferry terminals. 

• To provide a basic local bus and passenger ferry transportation network for those who cannot or choose not to use an automobile.

• To support cross-sound passenger only ferry service and other regional and sub-regional high-capacity services

• To help local governments manage anticipated Kitsap County growth in a manner that minimizes the negative environmental and social consequences.

Added points for each of the above:

1. As reliable, including backups 
2. As convenient, including late evening, mid-day and emergencies (Guaranteed Ride Home)
3. As fast if not faster in major corridors via transit advantages (Opticom, HOV treatments/lanes)
4. As comfortable

1. Safe and comfortable      
2. Reasonable hours: 8:00 a.m. to between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (depending upon area density)
3. Maintain reasonable rates
4. Convenient, especially to local shopping and medical (maximum of two transfers)
5. Reasonable speed (half-hour wait time and trip times from two to three times as long as single occupant vehicle trip)
6. Fully accessible and supportive of those who are disabled or frail elderly 

3.   Help manage Kitsap County anticipated growth: 

1. Provide higher service levels at and to "centers" within urban growth areas and along major transit corridors (per regional and local land-use plans)
2. Integrate transit services into land-use (planning and practice)  
3. Provide for amenities which attract more transit users and enhance their commute experience  
4. Minimize investments in and expansion of road system  
5. Maximize open and green spaces
6. Minimize air and water pollution

Updated: July 2, 2009 Phone: (360) 373-2877 or 1-800-501-RIDE

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