The BRTB Needs Residents to Serve on Citizens Advisory Committee

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BALTIMORE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION BOARD NEEDS RESIDENTS TO SERVE ON CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE   September 7, 2010 (Baltimore, MD) - Transportation planning in our region should reflect how transportation impacts every part of the Baltimore region. This can only be done if residents get involved, learn how transportation planning works and voice their opinions.   The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board is a diverse volunteer group of citizens, representatives of community organizations, and industry professionals that promote public engagement and provide independent, region-oriented advice regarding regional transportation planning and related issues.  There is currently a need for additional members from Anne Arundel, Carroll and Howard counties. Residents of Baltimore City, Baltimore County, the City of Annapolis, and Harford County are also welcome to apply.   Volunteering to serve on the CAC is a great way to directly provide input to decision makers. Additional benefits include: Helping your community or your organization get its voice heard Getting information and discussing important planning issues directly with staff and BRTB members Sharing new ideas or providing input that can affect regional planning New members will be appointed for 3-year terms, starting in January 2011. Shorter terms may also be available. Meetings of the CAC are generally held on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in Baltimore City. In addition, the CAC has 3 standing subcommittees, which meet at various locations or by telephone/e-mail. The total volunteer commitment is approximately 2-5 hours per month.   To apply to serve on the CAC, please download an application at www.baltometro.org/downloadables/CAC/CAC_Application.pdf  and return via e-mail, fax, or mail (details on application).   Applications for 2011 are due Monday, September 20, 2010.   # # # Baltimore Regional Transportation Board   |   Baltimore Metropolitan Council Working to improve the quality of life in the Baltimore region.   www.baltometro.org   The Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) is the organization of the region's elected executives who are committed to identifying regional interests and developing collaborative strategies, plans and programs which will improve the quality of life and economic vitality throughout the region. The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) is the federally- recognized Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for transportation in the Baltimore region. BMC provides technical and staff support to the BRTB. For more information: Barbara Herron Communications Officer email: bherron@baltometro.org  phone: 410-732-9564

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