Major Responsibilities Include:

• Advising OCTA about issues that relate to OCTA transit and paratransit services.
• Recommending the appropriate mechanism for obtaining disabled and senior service users’ input on issues, i.e., focus groups, surveys, public meetings, et cetera.
• Communicating with care providers and agency clients regarding service-related information.
• Assisting with special needs service evaluations.

Selected by the OCTA Board of Directors, the ATAC is composed of 34 members representing a broad base of individuals with disabilities and senior citizens in the county. Selection criteria for the ATAC includes demonstrated interest and involvement with people with special needs and senior citizens; membership in a large, active OCTA constituency group (i.e. Braille Institute, senior centers); and a willingness to dedicate no fewer than 8 hours a year to OCTA meetings and activities. This recruitment process typically takes place late winter/early spring with final selection in June.

2023 Recruitment Period

Each year, as terms of various members expire, a recruitment process is conducted to fill vacant positions on the ATAC. Applications will be accepted for the 2023-2024 Accessible Transit Advisory Committee spring of 2023.

If you need additional information, please contact Christina Byrne at (714) 560-5717 or cbyrne@octa.net.

Upcoming Committee Meetings

The Accessible Transit Advisory Committee meets quarterly on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 12:00 p.m. at OCTA offices at 600 S. Main Street, Orange, CA 92863. Please call Christina Byrne at (714) 560-5717 to confirm meetings.

• July 26, 2022
• October 25, 2022
• January 24, 2023
• April 25, 2023