TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Pamela J. Caronongan, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary
SUBJECT: Consider Options for AC Transit’s Vacant Representative Position for Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
ACTION ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ☐
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider the following options regarding the currently vacant AC Transit’s representative position on the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) and direct staff on next steps:
1. Recommend the appointment of Ms. Naresh Boya for the vacant position to the ACTC; or
2. Extend the recruitment period to gather more applications.
Staff Contact:
Pamela J. Caronongan, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Strong Public and Policymaker Support
Participation in regional advisory committees such as BPAC supports AC Transit’s engagement in policy, planning, and implementation efforts related to bicycling and walking.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no budgetary or fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
The ACTC BPAC involves interested community members in the ACTC’s policy, planning, and implementation efforts related to bicycling and walking, with the goal of increasing the safety and convenience of walking and bicycling conditions in Alameda. The Committee advises on Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan updates and works collaboratively with project sponsors to identify and consider the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians in capital project designs and program materials. Members of the Committee must be Alameda County residents and are appointed for a two-year term. AC Transit is allocated one representative seat.
The District’s last representative stepped down from the Committee, creating a vacancy in April 2026. Per the Board’s authorization, staff initiated a recruitment process to fill the vacancy. The recruitment opened in late April 2026 and remained open through May 22, 2026. During the recruitment process, one application was received (see Attachment 1 - Application from Ms. Naresh Boya).
The candidate selected by the Board will be forwarded to the ACTC for appointment. The recruitment was advertised on AC Transit’s website, eNews, social media channels, and targeted outreach through the Alameda County Transportation Commission and community-based organizations.
It should be noted that BPAC members are not paid as their service on the Committee is voluntary.
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES:
Maintaining representation on BPAC ensures AC Transit’s interests are considered in ACTC bicycle and pedestrian activities. There are no identified disadvantages.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS:
If the Board does not recommend the application to move forward for the ACTC Board’s final appointment, the Board has two options:
1. Conduct another one-month recruitment process to gather more applications, and for staff to present the applications for the Board’s consideration and recommendation; or
2. Do not conduct any recruitment process, which would leave this position vacant.
PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION/POLICIES:
Board Policy 101 - Board of Directors Rules for Procedure
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Naresh Boya - Application
Prepared by:
Pamela J. Caronongan, Board Administrative Officer / District Secretary
Approved/Reviewed by:
Aimee L. Steele, General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer
Salvador Llamas, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer