Call for Applications for Vacancies on Metro Accessibility Advisory Committee (formerly the Elderly & Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee)

Metro wants to hear from people like you:
Our senior citizens and customers with disabilities have a lot to say about our service. More importantly, they have a lot of good ideas to share.  Senior Citizens and customers with disabilities have a chance to participate in making Metro better.  The Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) advises Metro on ways to improve Metrobus, Metrorail, and MetroAccess services.

Metro is currently soliciting applications from customers interested in filling vacancies on its Accessibility Advisory Committee.  You may apply online by selecting the link at the end of this page, or print out a copy to fax or mail back to our office. For more information call us at 202-962-6060.

Do you qualify?
We encourage you to apply for membership if you meet the following minimum qualifications:
1. Are senior (65+) or disabled and regularly ride Metrobus, Metrorail and/or MetroAccess;
2. Live in the District of Columbia, Prince Georges County, Arlington County, Fairfax County or the City of Alexandria;
3. Are not employed by Metro or a Metro contractor, and;
4. Are not an elected official.

How members are selected.

Metro's General Manager will select candidates, with advice from current AAC members, that represent a broad representation of people from different geographical locations in the WMATA service area.  There are currently six vacancies on the committee; therefore not every applicant will be selected.

What you give and what you get.
If selected, you will advise our General Manager. You will attend AAC meetings on the first Monday of every month between 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm and subcommittee meetings as appropriate.  You won't be paid, but you will have the opportunity to help make a difference in the way Metro serves seniors and persons with disabilities including customers who require assistance with access to the Metro system. 

The application period has closed. (Applications were due by 5 pm on Mar 30, 2009.)