SB 5576 - DIGEST

     Recognizes the importance of increasing individual citizens' awareness of air quality, energy consumption, and traffic congestion, and the contribution individual actions can make towards addressing these issues.

     Directs transit agencies to work with counties, cities, and towns to take into account the location of major employer worksites when planning transit service changes or the expansion of public transportation services.

     Directs the task force to work with jurisdictions, major employers, and other parties to develop and implement a public awareness campaign designed to increase the effectiveness of local commute trip reduction programs and support achievement of the objectives identified in chapter 70.94 RCW.