SOLICITATION FOR CALIFORNIA

RTAP ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS

The California Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) program is funded by the California Department of Transportation through a grant from the Federal Transit Administration to provide training, continuing education and technical assistance resources to rural, private nonprofit and Tribal transit providers. Additional information about the California RTAP program and an electronic copy of this solicitation can be found at

CalAct is soliciting nominations to serve on the RTAP advisory committee, which representsFTA Section 5310, 5311, andfederally funded tribal transit agencies. The advisory committee will meet four times per year to recommend training topics, review training programs and materials for the RTAP program. The committee will also evaluate and make recommendations on the training material and strategies that are provided through RTAP. Examples include:conferences, training programs, web based training and curriculum, RTAP policies and procedures,make recommendations on how to identify and meet the training needs statewide, and other exciting transit-related activities.

If you are interested in serving on the committee or know of someone that would be a great resource as a committee member, please nominate them. Caltrans would like CalAct to recruit geographical and agency specific representatives to serve on the committee. Members from the following areas are being sought:

  • Tribal Transit
  • Rural Transportation Planning Agency Representatives or Metropolitan Planning Organizations that are operating transit systems in rural areas.
  • A private operator providing transit services under contract with a rural transit operator.
  • Non-profit transit providers.

Rural Transit operators from the following geographic regions:

  • Northern California
  • Central California
  • Central Coast of California (Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara counties)
  • Southern California
  • At Large State Representation

A nominating committee will review submissions and make recommendations in conjunction with Caltrans Division of Mass Transportation. Candidates will be contacted to confirm eligibility and interest in participating on the committee.

Specific criteria for selection include:

  • Eligibility in one of the areas identified above.
  • Years of experience in the rural transit industry.
  • Specialized expertise in rural transit issue areas.
  • Specialized expertise in training and/or technical assistance.
  • Experience serving on an advisory board or subcommittee that developed or evaluated training and technical assistance materials.
  • Experience with peer-to-peer technical assistance.
  • Experience with applications, contracts and grant reporting.

RTAP Nomination Form

Nominations may be completed and returned by mail, electronic or faxed to:

Dan Mundy

Project Manager

CalAct

1010 Hurley Way Suite 140

Sacramento, CA 95825

Fax: (916) 920-8021

Email:

Phone: (916) 920-8018

1. Nominee’s contact information:

Name______

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Organization______

Address______

City______Zip______

Phone______Fax______

Email______

Agency Funding Source______

Category of Nominee______

(ie: tribal transit, Northern Ca., 5311 agency etc.)

1. Please explain why you think this nominee would be a desirable addition to the advisory committee:

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2. What is the length and nature of the nominees experience in rural or Tribal transit industry? What special knowledge or areas of expertise will they contribute to the RTAP advisory committee?

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3. Can the nominee participate in four meetings per year either in person or by phone? Y / N

4. Will the nominee be able to travel to RTAP meeting or conferences?Y/N

(It is not necessary to travel you will be able to call in to all meetings)

5. Contact Information for the individual/organization making the nomination (may be self):

Name (Contact Person)______

Titlle______

Organization______

City______Zip______

Phone______Fax______

Email______