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Advocacy #101 Curriculum

The 'Rural Transportation Advocacy 101' workshop, held in June of 2025, was the culmination of a 101 level curriculum designed to empower transportation partners and advocates with the knowledge and skills needed to support local transportation planning.  The workshop was a success and resulted in continued funding from Rtap and WSDOT to support the development of advocacy tools for rural residents in fiscal year 2026. Curriculum modules may include content to explain all aspects of transportation, including transit planning, how various agencies create routing, funding streams, legislative priorities, and how the various Metropolitan Planning Organizations and Rural Transportation Planning Organizations establish plans and priorities. This training will support Snoqualmie Valley, and other rural communities in Washington, in creating geographical equity by broadening the base of rural transportation champions throughout all sectors, such as community members, human service providers, & government agencies. 

Week Without Driving is an international campaign that encourages participants to better understand the challenges that non-drivers face when reliable transportation is not an option.  SVMC invites and encourages local elected leaders, decision makers and citizens to participate in the challenge.  In 2024, SVT and SVMC invited local officials and leaders to experience the difficulties faced by non-drivers as they were driven along various valley bus routes, giving them insight into the experiences and barriers of many riders. The campaign facilitated discussions around transportation planning, amplifying the voices of rural residents to advocate for equitable and accessible transportation This years campaign will run from September 29th thru October 5th.

More information here:

https://americawalks.org/campaigns/week-without-driving/

Analyzing transportation needs, identifying gaps, and prioritizing community needs and requirements for Valley cities.

The Snoqualmie Valley Mobility Coalition collaborated with various cities, towns, and organizations in the Snoqualmie Valley to launch the Coordinated Awareness campaign. The initiative aimed to inform residents, employees, and visitors about the different transportation options available throughout the valley. While public transportation is available, the services may not be easily recognizable due to smaller vehicles, such as shuttles, vans, and personal cars. Additionally, there is a widespread misconception these modes of transportation are only for riders with specific needs. To address these concerns, the project developed tailored content for the six jurisdictions within the coalition. The information was shared through informative flyers in utility bill mailings, flyers displayed at community gathering centers, and social media posts created for different platforms.

The SVMC Task Force created a resolution recommending that cities in the valley prioritize transportation and mobility needs. The Snoqualmie Valley needs to establish clear and unified goals regarding transportation and mobility as policies and codes are updated and drafted annually. Every day, each person uses a mode of mobility, whether it's walking, driving, cycling, using transportation services, or other means. Mobility is essential for health, success, and a fulfilling life. The resolution was designed to ensure that transportation and mobility needs are considered in the decision-making, planning, and execution of city work and projects. North Bend, Carnation, and Duvall have accepted the resolution.

The Snoqualmie Valley Mobility Coalition initiated a year-long pilot cross-county project - the Duvall-Monroe Shuttle. The pilot ran from August 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019, on weekdays and offered a deviated fixed-route service, traveling from Duvall and circulating through Monroe every 90-minutes before returning to Monroe. In the first three months of service, the route served 282 riders. The Shuttle crossed between King and Snohomish Counties, transporting riders to social services, healthcare, food, education, and jobs. In addition to connecting the two cities, the bus circulates through Monroe, with stops at medical facilities, the local Senior Center, grocery stores, food banks, and other destinations. Before this shuttle, public transit took 4 - 9 hours between the two cities, including four routes and three bus companies, costing about $10 in fares. Riders walked more than ¼ of a mile. This new service reduced the trip to approximately 20 minutes for a $1 suggested donation. After one year of service, the creators of this bus route received the WSDOT Wall of Fame Award for innovation and breaking down barriers in rural transportation. The route was halted during the pandemic and restarted in 2024 with support from Snoqualmie Valley Transportation, King County Metro, and the City of Monroe.