TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
SUBJECT: General Manager’s Access Committee Minutes of September 12, 2023
BRIEFING ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ☐
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider receiving the General Manager’s Access Committee minutes of September 12, 2023.
Staff Contact:
Ramakrishna Pochiraju, Executive Director of Planning & Engineering
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Safe and Secure Operations
Initiative - Service Quality
The General Manager’s Access Committee (GMAC), provides feedback to the General Manager regarding the implementation of District planning, programs, and services for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no budgetary or fiscal impact associated with this report.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
The minutes for September 12, 2023, were approved by the General Manager’s Access Committee on September 12, 2023. Major topics included:
• 2024 Draft Federal & State Advocacy Programs
• AC Transit Mobile Application and Website Accessibility Update
• Realign Update Phase 2
The General Manager’s Access Committee was established by the General Manager in April of 2023 to review, comment, and advise the General Manager and District staff regarding the implementation of planning, programs, and services for seniors and people with disabilities. The committee consists of 14 members with all members being appointed by the General Manager. Committee members serve a two-year term.
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES:
This report is being provided to inform the Board of the activities of the General Manager’s Access Committee.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS:
This report does not recommend an action.
PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION/POLICIES:
Staff Report 23-241 - Suspension of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
ATTACHMENTS:
1. GMAC Minutes for September 12, 2023
Prepared by:
Tammy Kyllo, Administrative Coordinator
Approved/Reviewed by:
Ramakrishna Pochiraju, Executive Director of Planning & Engineering
Robert del Rosario, Director of Service Development and Planning