General Manager's Access Committee (GMAC) Application

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The General Manager's Access Committee (GMAC) was established in 2023 to review, comment and advise the General Manager and District Staff regarding the implementation of AC Transit's planning, programs and services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The GMAC consists of 14 members representing seniors and individuals with varying types of disabilities throughout AC Transit's diverse geographic area that spans from Richmond in the north and Fremont in the south to the hills of the inner East Bay. Members serve two-year terms.

Monthly meetings are generally held on the second Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Meetings are typically held remotely unless otherwise specified on the agenda.

Any individual that utilizes AC Transit's fixed-route service is a senior or an individual with a disability and/or represents such groups and is willing to devote the necessary hours to attend meetings of the Committee shall be eligible for appointment. The General Manager encourages that membership on the Committee be ethically diverse and cover all geographical areas of the District's service area as well as representation by/for seniors and individuals with varying types of disabilities. This is a non-paid volunteer position.

What type of persons will be selected?
The General Manager is interested in appointing individuals who:
• Bring diverse views and/or knowledge to the group;
• Show a willingness and openness to listen to the views and interests of others;
• Have experience using AC Transit service; and
• Who are committed to participating in the
committee process and who can devote approximately three hours a month to attend regular meetings and are prepared to participate in the committee process.

The application form is also available in pdf or paper upon request by emailing districtsecretary@actransit.org or calling 510-891-7201.

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First and Last Name* This field is required.

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Home Address (city, state and zip)* This field is required.

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Email Address* This field is required.

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Daytime Phone Number* This field is required.

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Home Phone Number* This field is required.

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Preferred method of communication:* This field is required.Note: All communications regarding Statement of Economic interest filings will be sent by email and/or U.S. Mail.

Email

U.S. Mail

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What AC Transit Line(s) do you ride?* This field is required.300 words or less

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How often do you ride?* This field is required.

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Weekly

Less than weekly

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Please check the option that best describes you:* This field is required.

I am a senior.

I am an individual with a disability.

I am a representative for seniors or individuals with a disability.

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Do you have any restrictions on your time that would limit your ability to attend GMAC meetings and participate in additional activities and initiatives when needed?* This field is required.If yes, please explain in the next section.

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If you answered "Yes" in the previous question, please describe if you have any restrictions on your time that would limit your ability to attend GMAC meetings and participate in additional activities and initiatives when needed.* This field is required.300 words or less. You may tap/click Next to continue to the next question.

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Why are you interested in serving on the General Manager's Access Committee?* This field is required.300 words or less

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Describe your bus riding experiences, including your experience as a rider on other Bay Area transit systems that connect with AC Transit. If applicable, also include your experience in using shuttles and other transportation modes.* This field is required.300 words or less

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Briefly describe the insights, knowledge, and experience you would bring to the General Manager's Access Committee.* This field is required.300 words or less

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In addition to representing and/or advising the District on issues relating to accessible services, Committee members will be selected so that a diverse cross-section of seniors and individuals with a disability are represented. Describe the specific areas of interest you feel you would best represent and why.* This field is required.300 words or less

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Individuals currently involved in the community can bring special insights to the Committee as well as share information about the District with others. In what ways are you active in the community? (List organizations or community activities with which you have been involved.)* This field is required.300 words or less

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Have you previously served on the AC Transit Accessibility Advisory Committee or General Manager's Access Committee?* This field is required.If yes, please explain in the next section.

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If you answered "Yes" in the previous question, please specify the year when you served on the Accessibility Advisory Committee or the General Manager's Access Committee.You may tap/click Next to continue to the next question.

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Do you know someone currently serving on the General Manager's Access Committee?* This field is required.

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Applicant's signature (first and last name)* This field is required.