The Wasco County Public Transportation Advisory Committee (PTAC) was formed in June 2020 by combining two existing committees: the Wasco County Special Transportation Fund Advisory Committee and the Wasco County Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund Advisory Committee. The PTAC was established to provide recommendations to Wasco County on funding priorities consistent with the state or federal program guidance for each public transportation fund source and in the best interest of the citizens of Wasco County.
The Committee also specifically advises and assists Wasco County in carrying out the program requirements of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF), Special Transportation Fund (STF), and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310. This includes carrying out the statutory requirements for all state and federal regulations related to STIF, STF and FTA Section 5310 funding. As such, this Advisory Committee serves as the STF Advisory Committee and the STIF Advisory Committee for Wasco County and the Wasco County Board of Commissioners.
Wasco County PTAC Members
- Chair Louise Sargent, representing individuals age 65 or older.
- Vice-chair Lee Bryant, representing individuals age 65 or older.
- Rita Rathkey, representing people with disabilities.
- Celeste Peralta, The Next Door, Inc., representing people with low-incomes and people with limited-English proficiency.
- Korina Ta’Ala, representing people with disabilities.
- John Williams, representing people with disabilities.
- Laura Reed, The Link Public Transportation, representing public transportation service providers.
MCEDD serves as staff to the PTAC.
Transportation Plans Supported by the PTAC
- The 2024-2028 Wasco County Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan (details here)
- The 2022-2042 Wasco County Transit Development Plan (details here)
- The Wasco County Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) Formula Plan. View the FY23-25 STIF Project Summary here.
PTAC Resources
- Wasco County PTAC Bylaws
- Wasco County PTAC Meeting Packets (scroll down to Committee packets)
- Periodically, we present updates to the Wasco County Board of County Commissioners. Find their agendas and meeting materials here.