Citizens Advisory Committee

Volunteer to serve on the Citizens Advisory Committee Share Your Ideas. Help Others Be Heard. Make a Difference.
The Citizens Advisory Committee is diverse group of citizens, representatives of community organizations, and industry professionals that promote public engagement and provide independent, region-oriented advice regarding regional transportation planning and related issues.

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.

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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.

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Why serve on the CAC?
Transportation in our region should reflect how transportation impacts you, your neighbor, and everyone else in the region. This can only be done if you get involved, learn how transportation planning works and voice your opinion.

Volunteering to serve on the CAC is a great way to directly provide input to decision makers. Additional benefits include:

Helping your community or your organization get their voice heard
Getting information and discussing important planning issues directly with staff and BRTB members
Sharing new ideas or providing input that can impact regional planning

New members are generally appointed for 3-year terms. Shorter terms may also be available.

Meetings of the CAC are generally held on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in Baltimore City. In addition, the CAC has 3 standing subcommittees, which meet at various locations or by telephone/e-mail.

The total volunteer commitment is approximately 2-5 hours per month.

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. You can also download a Flyer or Brochure about the CAC.

Join us at a 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.

Ready to apply?

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 B. Haines Benkhedda, mhainesbenkhedda@baltometro.org or 410-732-0500 x1047.

Links within this web site:

Calendar

BRTB Committees

Speak Out!

Community Associations

Your Jurisdiction

Transit Groups