Applications Being Accepted for Transportation Disadvantaged Board

Press release from Alachua County

The North Central Florida Regional Planning Council is currently accepting applications for several vacant volunteer positions on the Alachua County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board. The Coordinating Board provides advice and direction on the coordination of services to be provided through the Florida Coordinated Transportation System. Voting and alternate vacancies currently include representatives of the Elderly, Disabled, and Citizen Advocate/User. 

Those interested in applying for vacancies may apply to the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council by filling out this application and returning it to godfrey@ncfrpc.org or by mailing the application to:

Lynn Franson-Godfrey
North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
2009 N.W. 67th Place
Gainesville, FL 32653-1603

The Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization for the Gainesville Urbanized Area appoints members to the Alachua County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board. Citizens representing older adults, persons with disabilities, and persons with low income, as well as State agency representatives, serve on the Board. The Board meets quarterly and provides information, advice, and direction on the coordination of services to be provided to the transportation-disadvantaged through the Florida Coordinated Transportation System.

Florida’s Transportation Disadvantaged Program began in 1979 with the adoption of Chapter 427, Florida Statutes. The goal of the Transportation Disadvantaged Program is to provide transportation services to older adults, persons with disabilities, and persons with low income in order for them to access employment, health care, education, and other life-sustaining activities. Transportation services are provided through a statewide network of Community Transportation Coordinators.