Comment sought on transportation
Francisco Arvizu takes his turn greeting Palo Also Orchard owner John DiLoreto before receiving his family's Christmas gift of food. "With work thinning down now, this really comes in handy," Arvizu said. "All of us are thankful for having him as our employer."
WENATCHEE - A special meeting hosted by the Washington State Department of Transportation here on Jan. 11 seeks public comment on plans for special plans for access to transportation for low income, disabled, elderly and rural citizens.
According to the WSDOT's Jef Lucero, federal funding provides support for programs to effect such access. The state administers the grants.
"Anyone interested in how WSDOT selects projects and monitors grantees is encouraged to attend," Lucero said.
The meeting will be held in the WSDOT North Central Region building at 2830 Euclid Ave., building B. It will get under way at 2 p.m.
You may also submit comments via email or by phone at 360-705-7926. The email address is howell@wsdot.wa.gov.