19 Oct Contra Costa County Seeks Member for Transportation Advisory Group

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By Michael J. Fitzgerald

Contra Costa County is looking for an individual to serve as the public representative on the Contra Costa Transportation Authority’s Citizen Advisory Committee.

The person selected will serve a four-year term and must live in an unincorporated part of the county.

Additionally, the person chosen will need to attend virtual committee meetings at 6 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month and review agendas and information packets prior to the meetings.

The deadline to apply is Nov. 30.

This citizen advisory committee reviews transportation programs and plans throughout Contra Costa County. It offers advice and makes recommendations to the full Contra Costa County Transportation Authority Board of Directors.

The committee’s reviews include looking at transportation projects and programs funded by the county’s half-cent transportation sales tax.

The committee is also set up to provide citizen perspective and involvement in the county’s Measure J-funded Transportation Expenditure Plan and Growth Management Program. Committee members have the opportunity to influence transportation and growth issues in the county as well as other jurisdictions through presentations received from transportation experts, advocates and professional staff.

Application forms are available from the Contra Costa County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors or by calling (925) 655-2000.

Completed applications are due no later than Nov. 30 and should be sent to the Department of Conservation & Development, 30 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553 (Attn: Robert Sarmiento). Individuals also could email transportation@dcd.cccounty.us with “CCTA CAC County Representative Application” in the subject line.