Media Contact: Mahmoud Abunie, 650-730-6201
SamTrans is seeking community members to serve on its Paratransit Advisory Council (PAC), which helps ensure accessible, equitable and high-quality paratransit service for riders throughout San Mateo County.
The council meets at 1:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month, except August. Meetings are open to the public, and attendees may provide public comment. For more information, visit the PAC’s website or call 650-299-1442.
The PAC includes:
- Consumers who use paratransit services
- Representatives of human service agencies serving seniors and people with disabilities
- Paratransit providers
- Interested community members
The council works to:
- Ensure paratransit services comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Educate the community about paratransit services
- Promote equal service for people across the disability community
- Advocate for paratransit service and riders locally and statewide
- Monitor Redi-Wheels performance and service quality
Community members interested in supporting accessible transportation and strengthening paratransit service are encouraged to apply.
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The San Mateo County Transit District operates 74 routes and two on-demand service areas. Funded in part by a half-cent sales tax, the district also provides administrative support for Caltrain and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority. SamTrans has provided bus service to San Mateo County customers since 1976.
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