Transit agencies in the Gorge have been partnering with the Mid-Columbia Economic Development District on the Gorge Regional Transit Strategy.  Columbia Area Transit assistant executive director John Andoh says the goal is to set a vision on how the four transit providers work together to provide a seamless experience for the rider.  He adds the ultimate goal is to have tourist system that helps facilitate more tourism-based travel, seamless travel between communities on both sides of the Columbia River, and allow people to visit and live car-free.  Andoh adds having a regional transit vision can provide a framework to get additional funding sources to help cover the cost of an expanded system.