Accessibility Committee Looks to Fill Seats

Press Releases
01/05/2009

To ensure that its transit services are used and easily obtainable by all members of the public, AC Transit is seeking volunteers to fill vacancies on its Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC).  Today the District appealed for applications from people interested in volunteering their input by serving on the committee as advocates for seniors and disabled bus riders.

The AAC, consisting of 14 members, typically meets on the second Tuesday of the month to address concerns about-and implement and enhance-AC Transit’s programs and services as related to the elderly and people with disabilities. The committee was established specifically to review policies and procedures, as well as comment and advise the District and its seven-member Board of Directors on all matters related to bus accessibility.

Citizens appointed to serve on the committee shall serve a term of one (1) year beginning March 1, 2009.  In an effort to maintain a diversified panel representative of people who are elderly, people with varying disabilities and of diverse ethnic backgrounds, two committee members will be appointed by each Director.

Preferred applicants should have some experience using AC Transit services. Along with identifying problems and offering probable solutions and ideas, they should also have respect for others, be open to hearing divergent points of view, be able to attend meetings, and commit up to six (6) hours a month to committee-related work.

You may read about the duties of an Accessibility Advisory Committee member. If interested, applications can be obtained online and returned to the District Secretary’s Office, 1600 Franklin Street, 10th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612 or by calling (510) 891-7284. Completed applications also can be faxed to: (510) 891- 4705. All applications must be returned to the District Secretary by February 6, 2009.