Effective Use of Citizen Advisory Committees for Transit Planning and Operations. Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Synthesis 85.

摘要

Advisory committees composed mainly of community members go by many names, ranging from stakeholder working groups to citizen advisory committees. These groups often form the backbone of transit agency and metropolitan planning organization (MPO) public involvement programs, supporting both transit planning and operations. This synthesis report examines the range of approaches to advisory committee membership, operations, roles, and authority; it also highlights successful practices as identified by transit agencies and MPOs throughout the country. It is designed to assist public involvement practitioners, transit planners, and project managers in the design of advisory committees as part of the agency's or MPO's outreach program. This synthesis is focused on the operations and management of committees rather than on substantive outcomes. It includes a review of the relevant literature, information gathered from a survey of transit agencies and MPOs, and case studies that highlight successful practices. The literature review, agency and MPO survey, and case studies reference ad hoc committees formed to provide short-term input on specific projects, programs, or policies on a limited basis, as well as standing committees that provide long-term input on day-to-day operations or specific issues.