Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) is making up to 3 retired vanpool vans available to local community organizations at no cost. To apply for a van, organizations must be non-profit or government agencies who provide a valuable community service.
WTA officials say “WTA will choose van grant recipients based on their ability to serve community transportation needs that WTA service does not currently address.”
While the retired vans are no longer suitable for the long daily trips required by vanpool vans, they are in good working order according to WTA officials. Both 12- and 15-passenger models are available.
WTA General Manager Pete Stark said, “We’re excited to partner with some great local organizations, to help them meet a transportation need within our community.”
Interested organizations can click here to download an application (PDF file). They can also request an application by calling 360-788-9312 or sending an email to kimc@ridewta.com.
Applications are due to WTA no later than 3pm on Friday, November 2nd.