Alachua County is seeking volunteers to fill three Regional Transit System Advisory Board vacancies.
The duties of the Regional Transit System Advisory Board are to advise on all matters relating to public transit development in the City of Gainesville and Alachua County, including developing and analyzing policies concerning the operation of the regional transit system; developing approaches for financing the RTS on a long-term basis; reviewing ridership, routes, rates and other related matters; and to consider questions referred to it by the city and/or county commissions.
The board is comprised of nine total members serving three-year terms, including three members appointed to the County Commission.
The open positions include:
- A citizen who is a Chamber of Commerce representative, a member of the environmental community, member of the MTPO Citizen's Advisory Committee for a term ending in September 2025.
- A citizen who is a major employer in the local area, senior citizen, or with a disability for the term ending September 2026.
- A citizen who is a regular user of the transit system, UF student, SFC student, or member of a neighborhood and/or homeowners association for a term ending in September 2026.
To apply online click here.
For more information about the RTS board, contact Barbara Sleep at 352-393-7852.
