RideKC Advisory Committee
The RideKC Advisory Committee is made up of public transportation customers, advocates, and representatives of organizations that have a working relationship with RideKC. The committee includes representatives who either use transit or partner with the five RideKC transit providers: City of Independence, Johnson County, Kansas City Streetcar Authority, Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, and Unified of Government.
The purpose of the committee is to establish a communications link between the RideKC partners and their customers, advocates, key community stakeholders, business community and peer agencies. The committee has the following functions:
- To provide a forum for concerns and ideas pertaining to public transportation;
- To recommend and assist in developing policies, services, and procedures that transit service and access;
- To provide education and technical assistance to customers and stakeholders interested in improving transit service; and
- To assist with communications materials and activities to improve coordination between RideKC and customers.
Committee members may serve up to two 2-year terms. People interested in the committee and who want to learn more should contact the RideKC staff liaisons, David Johnson and Bryce Shields, at djohnson@kcata.org or bshields@kcata.org.
Meetings and Materials
The RideKC Advisory Committee meets every other month. Documents provided below are in PDF format.
- February 26, 2018: Agenda - Meeting Summary - Transportation 101
- April 9, 2018: Agenda - Meeting Summary - Scheduling and Planning Overview
- June 11, 2018: Agenda - Meeting Summary - Innovation Overview
- August 13, 2018: Agenda - Meeting Summary
- October 8, 2018
- December 10, 2018
Advisory Committee Guidelines [PDF]
RideKC Advisory Committee Members
Lizzie Brown
Aaron Deacon
Theresa Garza
Susie Haake
Phil Hanson
Jim Huffman
Teresa Martinez
Christine Murray
Jim Roy
Mark Swails
Kevin Rowald
Shawn Tolivar
Roderick Mack