TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT: Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes of December 10, 2019
BRIEFING ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
Title
Consider receiving the Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes of December 10, 2019.
Body
STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Safe and Secure Operations
Initiative - Service Quality
The Accessibility Advisory Committee provides feedback to AC Transit Board of Directors 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 December 10, 2019 were approved by the Accessibility Advisory Committee on January 14, 2020. Major topics included a BRT Update and Review of Priority Seating Signage.
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 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 20-027 - Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes of November 12, 2019
ATTACHMENTS:
1. AAC Minutes for December 10, 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