Members Sought for LAVTA Tri-Valley Accessible Advisory Committee
LIVERMORE, Calif. – The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA), operator of the Wheels Bus system and Dial-A-Ride paratransit service in the Tri-Valley, is seeking applications for members to serve on the Tri-Valley Accessible Advisory Committee (TAAC). Members on the TAAC represent the cities of Livermore, Dublin, and Pleasanton, unincorporated Alameda County and Tri-Valley social/human services agencies. Vacancies are for the following representatives:
- City of Dublin – 1 member, 1 alternate
- City of Livermore – 1 member, 1 alternate
- City of Pleasanton – 1 member, 1 alternate
- Alameda County – 1 member, 1 alternate
- Social Services – 1 member, 1 alternate
The committee provides a forum to advise LAVTA staff on accessibility issues facing senior and disabled residents on fixed route buses and Dial-A-Ride paratransit services. The committee meets six times per year for approximately one hour. TAAC members receive a free annual LAVTA fixed route bus pass. In addition, ADA paratransit eligible members can ride Dial-A-Ride service to and from TAAC meetings free of charge.
Candidates must reside in the city they represent and must be able to solicit and disseminate information effectively to their community, be able to meet during regular business hours (typically 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and be able to provide input and make recommendations regarding LAVTA services. The meetings are held at LAVTA’s Administrative Office in Livermore and can be attended remotely. Candidates must currently use LAVTA fixed route buses or paratransit services or represent those who do. Candidates do not have to have a disability or be over 65 years old.
Interested candidates should request an application by calling (925) 455-7555 or download an application at https://wheelsbus.com/about-lavta in the Committees section. Applications should be submitted to LAVTA by April 27, 2026. LAVTA’s Board of Directors approves the representatives.
About the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority
The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) was created in 1985 by the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and Alameda County. In addition to passenger fares, the agency is supported financially by federal, state and local agencies, including Alameda County Transportation Commission Measures B and BB. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips, traffic congestion and improving air quality.
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