TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Linda A. Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary
SUBJECT: Representative to the Paratransit Advisory Planning Committee
ACTION ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ?
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider approving appointment of AC Transit's Representative to the Alameda County Transportation Commission's (ACTC) Paratransit Advisory and Planning Committee (PAPCO).
Staff Contact:
Linda A. Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Strong Public and Policymaker Support
Initiative - Internal and External Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Programs and Priorities
Committees like PAPCO serve an important role in planning and coordinating transportation services for seniors and people with disabilities in Alameda County and ensuring that these services are adequately funded.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
None
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
PAPCO is a committee of the ACTC that makes recommendations to improve the planning and coordination of transportation services for seniors and people with disabilities in Alameda County. PAPCO members advise the ACTC on the development and implementation of paratransit programs, including a grant program.
On August 29, 2023, ACTC staff informed the Board President of a vacancy on PAPCO. As the Board is aware, Hale Zukas was the District's representative on the committee for many years until his passing. The seat has been vacant for some time and under existing Board Policy, the Board makes appointments to external committees.
In order to serve on PAPCO, members must be Alameda County residents who use transportation that supports seniors and people with disabilities. Members serve two-year terms.
On September 27, 2023, the Board directed staff to reach out to members of both the General Manager's Access Committee and the East Bay Paratransit Access Committee; however, there was no interest indicated in the...
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