Part 2 – Scope of Work

2. A Introduction

WTA’s service area includes the cities of Bellingham, Ferndale, and Lynden, as well as incorporated regions surrounding these communities. In 1993 the Lummi/Marietta area was annexed and incorporated into the WTA service area, and in 1994 the Western Whatcom County area (Blaine/Birch Bay/Semiahmoo/Cherry Point) was also annexed and incorporated.

WTA employs over 260 employees, consisting of a General Manager, operators, fleet maintenance, administrative, and support services personnel.

Uniformed staff is currently made up of 123 male and 62 female employees. WTA adds new uniformed operators every quarter in varying numbers depending on predicted service needs.

Other WTA staff may also purchase logoed items accounting for approximately $2,500
annually.

2. B Background

In 2014, WTA introduced new uniforms to its transit operations staff (See 2. D). Staff are
provided a uniform allowance as part of WTA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Allowance can be used towards the purchase of new or replacement uniform items. Each
allowance is subject to change with current and future labor negotiations. Current yearly
allowances are:
 Operator $300.
 Fixed Route Customer Service Representative $200.

Allowances reset each calendar year and may not be transferred among employees.

New employees receive an initial issue of items that include a minimum of:
 Waterproof Jacket
 Vest
 Softshell Jacket
 Light Rain Jacket
 5 Pants
 5 Shirts
 2 Caps

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