DC: Metro Seeks Volunteers to Serve on Accessibility Advisory Committee

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's Accessibility Advisory Committee is looking for new members to advise Metro's Board of Directors on transportation issues affecting senior citizens and people with disabilities. Applications are now being accepted for the 20-member committee. The ACC advises Metro through monthly committee and subcommittee meetings on Metrobus, Metrorail and MetroAccess.

Metro is seeking one member from Montgomery County; one member from Alexandria; and one at-large member from Virginia (Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax City/County, or Falls Church) to serve on the AAC. The committee consists of six members each from Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia; and two at-large members.  

To qualify, individuals must be riders of Metrobus, Metrorail and/or MetroAccess; reside in the District of Columbia, Prince George's County, Montgomery County, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Fairfax City, City of Falls Church, or the City of Alexandria. Metro employees, contractors or elected officials are not eligible. Candidates will be chosen to represent a cross-section of customers who are disabled and/or are seniors, and to represent different locations in the Metro service area. Committee members serve voluntarily and are appointed by the Board to serve a two-year term. 

The deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m., Monday, June 4, 2018: 

• Submit an application online 

• Call 202-962-1100 to request an application form or assistance with completion; or 

• Mail completed applications to WMATA Accessibility Advisory Committee at 600 Fifth Street, NW, Room 7A-01, Washington, DC 20001 or fax to 202-962-1274. 

Not all applicants will be selected. All applications will be retained for two years from the date submitted for future consideration.