TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT: Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes of October 8, 2019
BRIEFING ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider receiving the Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes of October 8, 2019.
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Safe and Secure Operations
Initiative - Service Quality
The Accessibility Advisory Committee provides feedback to AC Transit to help improve quality of service for seniors and people with disabilities.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no budgetary or fiscal impact associated with this report.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
The Minutes for October 8, 2019 were approved by the Accessibility Advisory Committee on November 12, 2019. Major topics included Update on Road Calls and Review of ADA Customer Complaints.
The Accessibility Advisory Committee was established by the Board of Directors in 1991 to review, comment and advise the Board of Directors and District staff regarding the implementation and enhancement of planning programs and services for seniors and people with disabilities. The committee consists of 14 members with two members being appointed by each of the seven elected members of the District’s Board of Directors. Committee members serve a one-year term.
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES:
This report is being provided to inform the Board of the activities of the Accessibility Advisory Committee.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS:
This report does not recommend an action.
PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION/POLICIES:
Staff Report 19-332 - Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes of September 10, 2019
ATTACHMENTS:
1. AAC Minutes for October 8, 2019
Prepared by:
Tammy Kyllo, Administrative Coordinator
Approved/Reviewed by:
Ramakrishna Pochiraju, Executive Director of Planning & Engineering
Robert del Rosario, Director of Services Development and Planning