The Commission represents the public's interest in the long-term planning, financing, and delivery of statewide transportation systems and services. It actively engages the public and stakeholders in the statewide planning and policy development process. One approach taken to gather public input is via online surveys conducted through its Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG) survey panel. The FROG has over 20,000 active members. All survey results from both panels are statistically valid and projectable. The Commission also recommends transportation policy needs and changes to the Legislature and the Governor's Office, based upon knowledge gained from outreach, studies, and meetings. The Commission is designated as the state's tolling authority and also sets ferry fares and related fare policy for Washington State Ferries. In setting ferry fares and highway tolls, the Commission conducts an extensive public input process prior to making fare and toll decisions. It is required to develop the 20-year statewide Washington Transportation Plan. This plan establishes the state's general transportation policy direction and funding priorities that the Department of Transportation, regional and local transportation agencies are required to structure their various plans around. The Commission has oversight responsibilities for the Department of Transportation's Public Private Partnership (PPP) program, ensuring that a fully independent proposal, bid, and contract execution protocol is followed. It also holds final decision authority on all PPP contracts. The Commission conducts various policy and financing studies as directed by the Legislature and Governor and advises them of the studies' findings and makes recommendations.