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CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEES: AUSTIN, TEXAS EXPERIENCE

The article describes the formation of the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Capital Metro). Capital Metro moved for an extensive public involvement program through the duration of the transit planning process. The program which was developed, in large part from input by citizens, elected officials, and agency representatives (received through an initial series of community leader interviews), included a wide variety of techniques and events. A unique feature of this program was its emphasis on both a structured citizen committee and the grass roots public, and the ultimate integration of the two. The Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) had over 130 members representing both geographic balance and a broad spectrum of interests in the region. The CAC's operations are described. Useful lessons learned from the Austin experience are listed.

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    • Transportation Research Circular Number 312. Citizen Advisory Committees: Bonus or Boondogle? Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.
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  • Authors:
    • Wulkan, A
    • Hoover, J
  • Publication Date: 1986-12

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  • Media Type: Digital/other
  • Pagination: p. 16-19
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  • Accession Number: 00462427
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS, TRB
  • Created Date: Feb 28 1988 12:00AM