Speaking of citizens... CATS' Transit Services Advisory Committee is looking for a few good members. TSAC's role is, essentially, to advocate for CATS riders (and potential riders), and then to share our recommendations with the Metropolitan Transit Commission, which is comprised of the mayors of Charlotte and the surrounding municipalities, and the chair of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners. I was elected chair of TSAC for 2020, and one of my overall goals for the year is to better amplify the voice of transit riders. To do that, I'd very much like to see all of our open positions filled, and I'm also encouraging people to give comment -- we have a public comment period at the beginning of every meeting that is, sadly, rarely utilized, but is an excellent opportunity to get in front of CATS with concerns.
Minutes from our previous meetings to get a feel for what we do (membership roster and roles have not been updated for 2020)
Information on applying for citizen advisory boards
We need a van pool rider, a local or express passenger (rail or bus), and will likely have other openings throughout the year.
We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month at 4pm at the Gov't Center. All are welcome to attend, even if you don't intend to speak.
You can also message me with questions.
-Krissy