The CCAC acts as a liaison between the community and the C-TRAN Board of Directors
The C-TRAN Citizens Advisory Committee (CCAC) is seeking applicants to join the committee in 2025.
The CCAC acts as a liaison between the community and the C-TRAN Board of Directors. Its members represent a wide range of perspectives and experiences, and we’re looking for applicants to fill multiple positions. Among the seats currently open for 2025:
- At-Large Representative (2)
- Blind Representative
- Environmental Community Representative
- Fixed-Route Rider Representative
- Business Representative
The committee provides feedback directly to C-TRAN staff on a host of issues and makes recommendations to the C-TRAN board.
New members would serve a two-year term from January 2025 through December 2026. The CCAC typically meets one evening per month for up to two hours. CCAC members also receive a free bus pass for as long as they serve on the committee.
Applications are due Mon., October 7. More information, including the application form, is available at ttps://www.c-tran.com/about-c-tran/citizens-advisory-committee.
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