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

There are several vacancies on the Minority Citizens Advisory Committee, and applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

Positions are available in Napa, San Francisco, Solano and Sonoma counties only, as listed below:

• Napa County – One representative from either the African American or Asian communities
• San Francisco – One representative from the Hispanic/Latino community
• Solano County – One representative from the Asian or Hispanic/Latino communities
• Sonoma County – Two representatives from either the African American, Asian or Hispanic/Latino communities (each representing two separate communities)
  

For more information, please contact the MTC Public Information Office at 510/817-5757.

See box above right for committee descriptions and to download or fill out an online application.