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VTA Calling for Candidates for its Committee for Transit Accessibility Vacancies

Three Openings Available

Release Number:   NR 10 01 09
Release Date:   Jan 22, 2010

San Jose, Calif. –The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is seeking Santa Clara County residents to serve on the Committee for Transit Accessibility (CTA). The committee advises the Board of Directors on matters pertaining to accessibility of the bus and light rail system and paratransit services.

The committee's members include persons with disabilities, representatives of human service agencies within the county, one board member and VTA's paratransit broker. The CTA advises the Board on bus and light rail accessibility issues, paratransit service, public facilities and programs, and VTA's efforts to fully comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
 
VTA is accepting applications.  If you would like an application or desire more information on the requirements and responsibilities of the CTA and the appointment process, please contact the Office of the Board Secretary at (408) 321-5680, e-mail: board.secretary@vta.org , or for hearing impaired (TTY only): (408) 321-2330. Information about the CTA, including application forms is also available online at www.vta.org.
 
Please mail completed applications
c/o Office of the Board Secretary
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
3331 North First Street, Building B-1
San Jose, CA 95134-1927
 
VTA formed the CTA to facilitate communications and receive input from interested individuals with disabilities and from human service agencies. The committee iscomposed of 21 members, who are appointed by the Board of Directors. Regular meetings of the committee are held on a quarterly basis.

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About VTA
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that provides sustainable, accessible, community-focused transportation options that are innovative, environmentally responsible, and promote the vitality of our region. VTA is responsible for bus, light rail and paratransit operations and also serves as the county’s congestion management agency. As such, VTA is responsible for countywide transportation planning, including congestion management issues, specific highway improvement projects, pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects, and provides these services throughout the county, including the municipalities of Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga and Sunnyvale. VTA continually builds partnerships to deliver transportation solutions that meet the evolving mobility needs of Santa Clara County.

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