The CCAC acts as a liaison between the community and the C-TRAN Board of Directors
You can make an impact on public transportation, add valuable experience to your resume, and receive a free bus pass while serving on the C-TRAN Citizens Advisory Committee (CCAC).
The committee acts as a liaison between the community and the C-TRAN Board of Directors. Its members act as volunteers and represent a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
Among the seats currently open for 2026:
- Senior Citizen Representative
- Fixed-Route Rider Representative
- Low-Income Representative
- Social Services Representative
- School System Representative
- Student/Youth Rider Representative
- C-VAN Rider Representative
- Bi-State Traveler Representative
- Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Representative
- Developmentally Disabled Rider Representative
New members would serve a two-year term from January 2026 through December 2027. The CCAC typically meets one evening per month for up to two hours. Applications are due Friday, October 10. More information, including the application form, is available at https://www.c-tran.com/about-c-tran/citizens-advisory-committee.
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