TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT: Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes of January 14, 2020
BRIEFING ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider receiving the Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes of January 14, 2020.
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Safe and Secure Operations
Initiative - Service Quality
The Accessibility Advisory Committee provides feedback to the AC Transit Board of Directors 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 January 14, 2020 were approved by the Accessibility Advisory Committee on February 11, 2020. Major topics included Development of 2020 Federal/State Advocacy Program and Review of the Public Hearing for Fremont/Newark Bus Network Plan Alternatives.
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 20-068 - Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes of December 10, 2019
ATTACHMENTS:
1. AAC Minutes for January 14, 2020
Prepared by:
Tammy Kyllo, Administrative Coordinator
Approved/Reviewed by:
Ramakrishna Pochiraju, Executive Director of Planning & Engineering
Robert del Rosario, Director of Services Developm...
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