Public Transportation Advisory Committee seeking to fill vacant positions
The Public Transportation Advisory Committee (PTAC) is seeking new members to advise the Oregon Department of Transportation on Public Transportation issues across the state. All Oregon residents are eligible to apply. Appointments are non-binding, and appointees may serve a maximum of two 3-year terms. Appointees are eligible for a stipend and/or travel reimbursements for their service on the committee.
The committee encourages individuals with an interest or background in disability rights and accessibility, racial equity and justice, and historically disadvantaged communities to apply. PTAC strives to have committee representation that reflects the demographics of people throughout Oregon. PTAC envisions Oregon as a state in which people of all identities, including age, income, race, and ability, can access destinations in urban and rural areas on comfortable, safe, and well-connected transportation infrastructure.
Apply between January 10-February 6, 2023:
PTAC is looking for members to provide expertise and perspective regarding the following areas:
- Western & Eastern Rural Transit Provider (2 positions total)
- Older Adults and People with Disabilities - Constituency Rep
- Non-Emergent Medical Transport
- Transportation Options advocate for creating increased awareness of transportation option needs throughout Oregon
- Passenger Rail/Intercity advocate for intercity transportation providers and/or the interests of promoting intercity public transportation in Oregon
- Private Transportation advocate for non-public funded transportation
- Equity/Civil Right advocate for Civil Rights and equity for historically marginalized communities
- Low Income advocating for the public transportation needs of low income Oregonians
- Non-English advocate for transportation equity to non-English speaking historically marginalized populations
- Multimodal/Bike Share/Micromobility advocate for coordination to increase access to transit through 1st /last mile, including micromobility providers
Applications must be submitted before February 6, 2023 to be considered for review.
The review process:
- Public Transportation Division staff will review the information provided to determine if the candidate addresses the needs of an existing opening. Title VI and HB 2985 requires ODOT to ensure that the membership of advisory committees to the department reflects the racial, ethnic and disability composition of this state as determined by the most recent American Community Survey from the United States Census Bureau.
- PTD staff will seek guidance from PTAC Executive Committee if there are multiple candidates for a designated position.
- PTD staff will provide recommendations to the ODOT Direct for final appointment.
About the Committee
The Public Transportation Advisory Committee was first formed by the Oregon Transportation Committee in 2000. The committee acts as a liaison between the public and ODOT. PTAC serves as a forum for a diverse range of transit providers and other key stakeholders from across the state to come together and create a vision for equitable public transportation in Oregon.
As a member of the committee, you help inform policy and investment decisions to implement the Oregon Public Transportation (OPTP) and ODOT Strategic Action Plans (SAP) for all modes of public transportation throughout the state. The committee meets up to six times per year, with primarily virtual meetings held from 1:00 - 4:00 pm on the 1st Monday of odd months. Committee members that are not reimbursed by an employer for their participation on the committee are also eligible for a cash stipend. Committee members are reimbursed for travel expenses and paid per diem for meals.
Throughout the year, the committee gathers input from residents, officials and ODOT staff as it considers public transportation-related issues. Upcoming work items include advising on use of funding from state and federal grant programs, selecting projects for funding through the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF), informing decisions related to projects of statewide significance, the Oregon Public Transportation Plan and ODOT Strategic Action Plan, as well as other policies. PTAC’s work plan and other background materials are available on the committee’s website.
For questions about the committee, contact: Susan Peithman, ODOT Policy and Implementation Manager, (503) 910-9019.
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