Citizens Advisory Committee

The Citizens Advisory Committee is a group of citizens and representatives of community organizations and industry professionals.

Members are appointed by the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board to make sure that all geographic areas of the region and diverse points of view are equally represented.

The Mission of the CAC is to:

• Serve as an advisory body to the BRTB.
• Provide independent, region-oriented citizen advice on issues related to the development of the Baltimore Regional Transportation Plan, Unified Planning Work Program, Transportation Improvement Program and amendments that affect the region’s conformity with federal air quality requirements, the public involvement process, regionally significant land use issues, and other regional transportation-related issues, as appropriate.
• Promote public awareness and participation in the regional transportation planning process. Promote equity in the regional transportation planning process.

Currently there are 3 subcommittees of the CAC:

• Membership Subcommittee - This committee focuses on orientation of new members and recruitment of new members when necessary.
  
  
• Public Involvement and Outreach Subcommittee - This committee focuses on improving the public involvement and outreach activities of the BRTB. Activities will include, but are not limited to:
  
  • Public Participation Plan;
  • Participation Plan for long-rang transportation plan;
  • Speaker’s Bureau;
  • Evaluation of public involvement techniques; and
  • Outreach.
    
    
• Policy and Legislation Subcommittee - This committee focuses on areas such as education for members about the transportation planning process and updating members on relevant local, regional, and federal legislation and policy.

Join us at an upcoming meeting!Attending a CAC meeting is a good way to learn about the various issues related to transportation, the environment, and environmental justice.

The meetings are open to the public to attend as a guest and participate in discussions as time allows. You can also talk to members of the CAC to get their perspective on issues.

Generally, meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at the Baltimore Metropolitan Council from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Check the calendar for the upcoming CAC meeting for exact details on issues to be discussed.

Want to know more?The bylaws (pdf, 49 kb) for the CAC provide detailed information on its mission, meetings, and how it functions. Minutes from recent meetings are also available.


Interested in joining the CAC?

The primary role of the Citizens Advisory Committee will be to enhance citizen and public involvement in the transportation planning process by providing input on key regional planning activities, as well as assisting in outreach to communities throughout the region. Members also receive regular updates on the planning process and the opportunity to discuss planning issues with staff of the Metropolitan Planning Organization and representatives of the BRTB.

The CAC is an appointed committee of the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board. To apply to serve on the CAC, please download an application (pdf, 237 kb) and return via e-mail, fax, or mail (details on application).

For more information:
Monica Haines Benkhedda, mhaines@baltometro.org or 410-732-0500 x1047.

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Last Updated: 01/29/2010