DRW is hiring for two Impact Litigation Attorney positions. Please visit our Employment page for more information and to share the listings with folks who may be interested. Thank you! https://disabilityrightswa.org/employment/ (fb)

New Bill Gives Transit Agencies Opportunity to Include People Who Rely on Transit to Improve Service May 12, 2025 -- Today Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law HB 1418 which adds two voting members that are transit users to the governing body of public transportation benefit areas. This law amends Washington state law to allow PTBAs to appoint two voting members to their governing boards, one who is transit-reliant and one from an organization that serves transit-reliant communities. “There is no better champion for high quality transit service than someone who uses that service on a regular basis. Spokane Reimagined applauds the legislature and Governor Ferguson in making this proposal law and we encourage every eligible agency to take advantage of this opportunity when the law goes into effect,” shared Spokane Reimagined Erik Lowe. If you’re someone who relies on transit in one of these areas, please email us to learn more. The law goes into effect January 1, 2026. Image: the inside of a public bus in Washington. A woman sits next to a person in a wheelchair covered by a rain shield. A man in an orange shirt and another passenger are seated nearby. Signs inside promote zero-fare service, and a road sign outside points to Dungeness area. https://disabilityrightswa.org/new-bill-gives-transit-agencies-opportunity-to-include-people-who-rely-on-transit-to-improve-service/ (fb)