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Advisory Committees

Members of the public are invited to serve on the following community advisory committees. Each of these committees carries out important transportation-related functions, and members must be Alameda County residents. We welcome public participation in all committees, which meet at regular intervals throughout the year. See the meetings calendar for links to agendas, documents and meeting minutes.

Countywide Transportation Plan and Expenditure Plan Development Committees 

Steering Committee: In May 2010, the Alameda County Congestion Management Agency (ACCMA) and the Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA) created the Countywide Transportation Plan and Expenditure Plan Development Steering Committee to lead the development of the Alameda Countywide Transportation Plan, a 25-year transportation planning document, and an Expenditure Plan that will serve as a funding element of part of the Countywide Transportation Plan and will go to voters for approval. This work will continue under the Alameda CTC. The 13-member Steering Committee represents all areas of the county and is comprised of Alameda CTC members. The Steering Committee meets on the third Monday of each month, as necessary. 

Community Advisory Working Group (CAWG): This 27-member working group assists in the development of both plans to meet the multi-modal needs of our diverse communities and businesses in Alameda County with a focus on accessible, efficient, and sustainable transportation. CAWG meets the first Thursday of the month.

Technical Advisory Working Group (TAWG): This 35-member working group evaluates and provides input on the cost estimating guides, scoring, and screening criteria, and performance measures for projects and programs included in the plans. TAWG members also review and provide feedback on technical studies and polling conducted to develop the plans. TAWG meets the second Thursday of the month.

Alameda County Transportation Advisory Committee (ACTAC) 

The Alameda CTC executive director chairs the ACTAC, the technical advisory committee to the Alameda CTC. Members provide technical expertise, analysis and recommendations related to transportation planning, programming and funding. ACTAC is comprised of:

  • One staff representative of each city and the County.
  • One staff representative of each transit operator.
  • One staff representative each of the Alameda County Transportation Authority or its successor, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Caltrans and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.

ACTAC generally meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Alameda CTC offices. Meetings are open to the public.

Meeting Dates and Agenda Packets

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)

Established in 2003, the BPAC makes recommendations to improve walking and biking in Alameda County. BPAC members advise Alameda CTC and staff on the development and implementation of bicycle and pedestrian programs, including a countywide grant program. All 11 members must be Alameda County residents and are appointed for a two-year term as follows:

  • One per County supervisor.
  • One per County supervisor district, appointed by the Mayor’s Conference.
  • One to represent transit agencies, appointed by the Alameda CTC.

BPAC generally meets on the second Thursday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Alameda CTC offices. Meetings are open to the public.

About the Committee and Application Form

Meeting Dates and Agenda Packets

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Bylaws

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Member Roster

Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)

The original citizens' group tasked with the oversight of Measure B, the CAC discusses local transportation needs and issues. CAC members serve as a liaison between the Alameda CTC and local communities and businesses in Alameda County on the implementation of Measure B programs and projects. All 22 members must be Alameda County residents and are appointed by the Commission for a two-year term, one member per Commission member.

CAC generally meets at locations throughout the county on the third Thursday of the month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Four times per year, the CAC hosts a transportation forum from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., directly following the CAC meeting. All meetings are open to the public.

About the Committee and Application Form

Meeting Dates and Agenda Packets

Citizens Advisory Committee Bylaws

Citizens Advisory Committee Member Roster

Citizens Watchdog Committee (CWC)

The CWC, listed in the 2000 Measure B Expenditure Plan, makes sure Measure B tax dollars are improving transportation in Alameda County, as promised to voters. The CWC scrutinizes all Measure B expenditures and reports directly to the public each year on these expenditures (see the most recent CWC Annual Report). All 17 members must be Alameda County residents and are appointed for a two-year term, as follows:

  • One per district, appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
  • One per district, appointed by the Mayor’s Conference.
  • One per representing organization specified in the Expenditure Plan:
    • Alameda County Economic Development Alliance for Business.
    • Alameda County Labor Council.
    • Alameda County Taxpayers’ Association.
    • Alameda County Paratransit Advisory and Planning Committee.
    • East Bay Bicycle Coalition.
    • League of Women Voters.
    • Sierra Club.

CWC members are not elected officials at any level of government nor public employees from agencies that either oversee or benefit from the proceeds of the sales tax measure. CWC generally meets on the second Monday of the month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Alameda CTC offices. Meetings are open to the public.

About the Committee and Application Form

Meeting Dates and Agenda Packets

Citizens Watchdog Committee Bylaws

Citizens Watchdog Committee Member Roster

Paratransit Advisory and Planning Committee (PAPCO)

PAPCO makes decisions on transportation funding for seniors and people with disabilities to address planning and coordination issues regarding paratransit services in Alameda County. PAPCO members advise Alameda CTC on the development and implementation of paratransit programs, including a grant program. All 23 members must be Alameda County residents who use transportation that supports seniors and people with disabilities. Members are appointed for a two-year term as follows:

  • One per County supervisor (five total)
  • One per city (14 total)
  • One per transit agency (AC Transit, BART, LAVTA,Union City Transit)

PAPCO is supported by a Paratransit Technical Advisory Committee comprised of Measure B funded paratransit providers in Alameda County. PAPCO generally meets on every fourth Monday of the month from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Alameda CTC offices. Meetings are open to the public.

About the Committee and Application Form

Meeting Dates and Agenda Packets

Paratransit Advisory and Planning Committee Bylaws

Paratransit Advisory and Planning Committee Member Roster

Paratransit Advisory and Planning Committee Brochure