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Deadline tomorrow for Transportation Advisory Committee

Friday is the last day to apply to be a member of Spokane Regional Transportation Council's (SRTC) Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC). The TAC is a citizen committee that provides transparency and a community perspective to the local transportation planning process. The TAC advises the SRTC Policy Board regarding plans, programs and activities to determine consistency with SRTC's policies; makes recommendations on regional transportation policies; and tackles other activities as directed by the Board.

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They're looking for a diverse team of TAC members - everyday people and those who represent groups such as people with disabilities, senior citizens, youth, the business and freight moving communities, traditional automobile users and advocates for non-motorized transportation or public transit.

SRTC says the time commitment is very manageable. The TAC meets onces a month (the fourth Monday of each month) at 3 p.m. in the SRTC office at 221 W. First Ave. More information and the application is here: http://www.srtc.org/tac_page.html.



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