COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY GROUP INFORMATION

Pierce Transit is accepting applications for its Community Transportation Advisory Group (CTAG).

The Pierce Transit CTAG consists of at least nine volunteer representatives who reflect the demographic diversity of the Pierce Transit service area. CTAG members are informed stakeholders providing feedback on Pierce Transit's proposed plans, policies and services, who act as communication links between Pierce Transit and their various networks. CTAG meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm either virtually or at Pierce Transit’s Training Center in Lakewood. Meetings generally last about two hours; members must arrange their own transportation to and from the in-person meetings. Virtual meetings may be accessed online or by phone.

Applicants must:

• be at least 16 years old
• reside, be employed, volunteer or be a full - time student within the Pierce Transit service area
• have at least one year of paid or volunteer service with a school - based, community - based or volunteer board/coalition ,
• provide feedback on staff presentations,
• contribute ideas and content to group discussions, and
• communicate effectively with a diverse group of community members with different points of view

All applicants must be available and present for at least 9 out of 12 meetings per year.

Applicants may not:

• have had prior exclusion from Pierce Transit services or facilities
• have a record of disruptive b ehav ior at Pierce Transit public meetings
• be former employees not eligible for rehire

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Applicants who frequently use public transit (more than 3 times per week), or who have working knowledge of public transportation servi ces, are preferred.
• Resident s of the Pierce Transit service areas of Fife, Milton, Edgewood, Fircrest, Lakewood, Steilacoom, Gig Harbor, Puyallup, Pacific, and unincorporated Pierce County
• Applicants who have leadership experience in the private sector, work experience at a large employer, or experience as a business owner
• Applicants actively engaged in their community through professional networks or civic organizations

COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY GROUP APPLICATION