Announcement of Vacancy on Accessibility Advisory Committee

News Articles
02/06/2004

Applications are being accepted from individuals who are interested in volunteering to serve on the District’s Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC).

The AAC consists of 14 members. Two members are appointed by each of the seven elected members of the District’s Board of Directors. Representation on the Committee will cover all geographical areas of the District.

The Committee is particularly looking to recruit elderly representatives, people with disabilities, and individuals from a variety of ethnic groups. Appointments will be made in March.

What Type of Persons Will be Selected?
The Board is interested in appointing individuals who:

bring to the group diverse views and/or knowledge
show a willingness and openness to listen to the views and interests of others
have direct experience using AC Transit service
have a commitment to participate in the Committee process and are willing to devote approximately three hours a month to attend regular meetings of the Committee as well as preparing for those meetings
have a commitment to participate in one or more AAC subcommittees which usually meet once or twice a month for approximately two to three hours

The AAC currently meets on the second Tuesday afternoon of every month. It is requested that participants and attendees of AAC meetings refrain from wearing scented products as there may be attendees who are susceptible to environmental illnesses.

Upon advance request, sign language interpreters will be provided for hearing impaired persons attending AAC meetings.

Duties of the Committee
The AAC has been established by the District to review, comment, and advise the Board of Directors and District staff regarding implementation and enhancement of programs and services for elderly and disabled people.

Issues which may be addressed by the Committee include, but are not limited to:

plans to purchase operating equipment (e.g. buses and other vehicles, passenger lifts, kneelers, steps, and speakers)
equipment maintenance and modifications
bus head signs, logos, and signage
appropriateness of bus stop locations
functional arrangements of bus stops (e.g. location, recognition, identification, pole, signage, benches, obstructions)
fares, schedules, and routes
operator assistance and transit information centers
public education, awareness, and input staff (including operators)
training, awareness, and sensitivity
other accessible public transit matters as requested by the Board and staff

Return applications by February 20 and send to: AC Transit District Secretary’s Office, 1600 Franklin Street, 10th Floor Oakland, California 94612-2806.

You may also fax applications to: (510) 891-4705

AC Transit District is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.