Applications due April 30
Do you have suggestions or complaints about local transportation services? Alameda District 3 Supervisor Lena Tam [1] invites you to serve on the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) Advisory/Watchdog Committees.
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“These entities play a crucial role in shaping policies, making decisions, and representing the diverse voices within our community,” Tam stated in her latest email to constituents. “We invite residents of District 3 to consider applying to serve on the boards, commissions, and committees.”
Who can apply?
To qualify, you must either live or work in District 3, which includes residents of Alameda, Oakland (Jack London Square, Chinatown, Clinton, San Antonio, Fruitvale), San Leandro, San Lorenzo, and Hayward Acres.
Advisory committees currently accepting applications from local residents are:
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) – involves policy, planning and implementation efforts related to bicycling and walking, with the goal of increasing the safety and convenience of walking and bicycling.
- Independent Watchdog Committee (IWC) – makes sure Measure B and Measure BB tax dollars are improving transportation in Alameda County, as promised to voters.
- Paratransit Advisory and Planning Committee (PAPCO) – makes recommendations to improve the planning and coordination of transportation services for seniors and people with disabilities.
Learn more about these committees on the Alameda CTC Committees [3] webpage.
How to apply
Application packets for each committee are available online, as follows:
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee [4] application packet.
- Independent Watchdog Committee [5] application packet.
- Paratransit Advisory and Planning Committee [6] application packet.
Submit application, resume, and cover letter to Silin Huang, District Director, [email protected] [7]. Use the email subject “Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC).” If you have questions, please call 510-388-3700 for additional information.
Deadline
Applications are due on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 5 p.m.
Interviews will be held in May and June. Nominations will be determined and presented at Board Meeting after the interviews are completed, also in May and June.