Advisory Committees

Background

MTC fosters ongoing community participation and guidance through three advisory committees: the MTC Advisory Council, the Elderly and Disabled Advisory Committee and the Minority Citizens Advisory Committee.

Each committee makes recommendations on a range of transportation issues and projects being considered by the commission – from the regional transportation plan to state and federal legislation to general planning principles for the Bay Area. Appointed for two-year terms, advisory committee members attend monthly meetings during regular business hours and may receive a stipend.

MTC strives to ensure the advisory committees include individuals with varying perspectives to inform and influence policy and funding decisions. Seats on the three panels reflect the Bay Area’s diversity, including members from ethnic, disabled, elderly and low-income communities, users of various transportation systems (such as motorists, transit riders and bicyclists) and representatives of academia, architecture, engineering, labor and public safety.

Current Vacancies

MTC still has vacancies for a few positions on its Elderly and Disabled Advisory Committee and its Minority Citizens Advisory Committee. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. To apply, please submit an online application or return the application (PDF | Word) by mail or in person to MTC's offices: 101 8th St, Oakland, CA 94607, or by fax to 510.817.5848.

The following positions are available:

Minority Citizens Advisory Committee:

• Santa Clara County - One representative from the African-American community; one representative from the Asian community
• Solano County - Two representatives from either the African American, Asian or Hispanic/Latino communities (each representing two separate communities)
• Sonoma County - Two representatives from either the African American, Asian or Hispanic/Latino communities (each representing two separate communities)

Elderly and Disabled Advisory Committee:

• Santa Clara County - One representative of the disabled community; one representative of the senior community
• Sonoma County - One representative of the elderly community