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VIERA, FL –Space Coast Area Transit is currently seeking to fill three membership positions on its Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TDLCB).
The TDLCB works to ensure transportation opportunities are available for all residents, regardless of age, ability, or economic status. The primary focus is directed to the needs of the transportation disadvantaged population, specifically older adults, persons with disabilities, persons of low income and children at risk. The TDLCB reviews price and service levels, safety concerns, eligibility, and other pertinent issues. The board also provides direction and advice to Space Coast Area Transit in the provision of transportation services.
The four positions that are currently open are:
- Citizen Advocate
- Citizen Advocate
- Citizen Advocate – Alternate
- Person over Sixty Representing Elderly of the County – Alternate
Member responsibilities include:
- Identify local service needs and to provide information, advice, and direction to the Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) on the services to be provided to the transportation disadvantaged population.
- Assists in establishing eligibility guidelines and trip priorities.
- Evaluates the performance of the CTC.
- Review and approve various documents, such as Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan.
- Review strategies and seek innovative ways to improve cost effectiveness, efficiency, safety, working hours and types of service within the county.
- Time commitment: Approximately 1.5 hours quarterly, serving 3-year term membership
Brevard County residents interested in serving on the board should fill out the TDLCB membership application. Applications are due by September 11, 2023.
For further information or assistance in completing your application please call 635-7815 ext. 26991 or email your questions or concerns to:Yvonne.Miles@brevardfl.gov. For more information on the TDLCB, please visithttps://321transit.com/public-documents.
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