The Pierce Transit CTAG consists of nine to twelve 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 (the third Thursday in November and December) at 5:30pm either virtually via Zoom or at Pierce Transit’s Training Center in Lakewood. Meetings last 90 minutes; members must arrange their own transportation to and from the meeting should they choose to attend in person.
The CTAG, and individual CTAG members’, specific scope of work entails the following:
- Act as an informed stakeholder group from which Pierce Transit proactively solicits advice.
- Offer suggestions and recommendations to Pierce Transit for achieving its strategic goals.
- Expand Pierce Transit's awareness of the public's perceptions of its activities and speak on behalf of constituents when commenting on Pierce Transit's plans, policies and services.
- Inform and educate the public about Pierce Transit's operations.
- Engage with Pierce Transit in greater detail than would otherwise be possible as it pertains to goals, projects, plans, policies and general agency goings-on.
- Serve on Pierce Transit Committees, such as the Service and Delivery Capital Committee, as outlined by each committee’s guidelines.
- Attend Pierce Transit milestones such as ribbon cutting events.
- Staff the outreach booth with the Pierce Transit outreach team.
- Report CTAG activities to the Board at least quarterly.
- Review Charter every two years and amend as needed.
- Work closely with Pierce Transit staff in an advisory capacity on specific initiatives, like implementing accessible signage or participating in an RFP process.
Applicants must meet stated membership requirements. Membership requirements include:
- Residence, employment, or full-time education within the Pierce Transit service area
- A minimum age of 16
- Have no prior exclusion from Pierce Transit services or facilities
- Have no record of disruptive behavior at Pierce Transit public meetings
- Must not be a former Pierce Transit employee ineligible for re-hire
Priority may be given to applicants with at least one year of paid or volunteer service with a volunteer Board, coalition, or with a school-based, community-based organization.
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 behavior 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 services, are preferred
- Residents 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