---------- Original Message ---------- From: Ini Tomeu <itomeu@cambridgema.gov> Date: 03/27/2023 12:07 PM Subject: City of Cambridge Seeking Members for Transit Advisory Committee City of Cambridge Contact: Ini Tomeu, Public Information Officer PIO@cambridgema.gov mailto:pio@cambridgema.gov For Immediate Release City of Cambridge Seeking Members for Transit Advisory Committee Cambridge, MA, March 27, 2023 -- Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang is seeking persons interested in serving on the city’s Transit Advisory Committee. The application deadline is Monday, May 1, 2023. The Transit Advisory Committee advises on city and state projects, positions and policies on transit service planning, schedules, infrastructure modernization, expansion and long-term sustainable funding for transit. Committee members help advance an agenda for a robust public transit system for all who live, work, and visit Cambridge, including the transit services provided by the MBTA and EZRide, among others. The recent work of the advisory committee includes: * Writing letters of support for public transit expansion projects; * Brainstorming ideas to change or add new bus routes; * Reviewing street designs for city and state projects; * Providing feedback on service reliability and improvements; * Identifying new funding opportunities. Committee members are appointed to two-year terms and represent a cross-section of stakeholders: businesses and large institutions; commuters; persons with disabilities; neighborhood residents with low income, elderly, youth, students, and transit advocates. The City of Cambridge is committed to advancing a culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Commission members must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies. Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This committee generally meets virtually on the first Thursday of every month from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Interested individuals may apply for this Committee through the city’s online portal at CambridgeMA.gov/apply https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=iNz98fGjAij26T-2FVbfVb... . The application deadline is Monday, May 1, 2023. A cover letter and resume may be submitted during the online application process. Paper applications are also available at the City Manager's Office at Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue. Once your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you have questions or require more information, please contact Andrew Reker at 617-349-6959 or areker@cambridgema.gov mailto:areker@cambridgema.gov . For more information, visit: Cambridgema.gov/transitadvisorycommittee https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=iNz98fGjAij26T-2FVbfVb... . -###-