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About RTA: Organization | Citizens Advisory Board

Seeking new members

RTA is seeking service-oriented persons who ride transit regularly to fill vacancies on the all-volunteer Citizens Advisory Board (CAB). Read the information below to learn more about the CAB. If you are interested, print out the application, and mail it to RTA.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Citizens Advisory Board (CAB) is to serve the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Trustees, management, staff, users and general public in a proactive role as the pulse of the community in the promotion and provision of high-quality transportation programs and services.

General Information

The purpose of the CAB is to:

  • make recommendations to the Board of Trustees on matters, i.e., fare changes, Long-Range Plan updates, and major or new projects. The CAB will also provide comments on service changes.
  • review, monitor and recommend service and program improvements or expansion projects to RTA, and
  • strengthen relations within the transit communities through the development and implementation of public relations campaigns, programs and events.

CAB Focus Areas:

  • Ease of Use. Make RTA easier to use for all riders. Participate in implementation of projects for improved transit waiting environments.
  • Safety and Security. Ensure that RTA is a safe and secure system.
  • Advocacy and Partnerships. Advocate and partner with organizations to increase transit funding and promote public transit use.

If you have questions, contact the Marketing Department at 216-566-5251. For the hearing impaired, the TDD number is 216-781-4271.

2012 CAB Meeting Schedule, Agendas and Minutes
January February March
CAB Meeting
January 12
CAB Meeting
February 9
CAB Meeting
March 8
Marketing Update
TIAC Meeting
January 6
TIAC Meeting
February 3
TIAC Meeting
March 2
no ADA Meeting
scheduled for January
ADA Meeting
February 16
ADA Meeting
March 15
April May June
CAB Meeting
April 12
CAB Meeting
May 10
CAB Meeting
June 14
TIAC Meeting
April 6
TIAC Meeting
May 4
TIAC Meeting
June 1
ADA Meeting
April 19
ADA Meeting
May 17
ADA Meeting
June 21
July August September
CAB Meeting
July 12
CAB Meeting
August 9
CAB Meeting
September 13
TIAC Meeting
July 6
TIAC Meeting
August 3
TIAC Meeting
September 7
ADA Meeting
July 19
ADA Meeting
August 16
ADA Meeting
September 20
October November December
CAB Meeting
October 11
CAB Meeting
November 8
CAB Meeting
December TBA
(end of year luncheon with Trustees)
TIAC Meeting
October 5
TIAC Meeting
November 2
TIAC Meeting
December TBA
ADA Meeting
October 18
ADA Meeting
November 15
ADA Meeting
December TBA
Citizens Advisory Board
Brad Chase, Chairman
John McGovern, Vice-Chairman
2nd Thursday of every month
8:30 - 10 a.m.
RTA Main Office, Board Room
CAB Committees
ADA Committee Transit Improvement Advisory Committee (TIAC)
Ron Jackson, Chairman
3rd Thursday of every month
9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
RTA Main Office, Meeting Room 1
John McGovern, Chairman
1st Friday of every month
8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
RTA Main Office, Meeting Room 1
CAB Members
Steve AlbroJohnny Brewington
Rose CarterBrad Chase
Aldo FilippelliMarie Fratus
Martin GolobRon Jackson
John McGovernDonna Prease
Vince ReddyMary Vadas Reese
Marjorie SuttonEugene Thompson
Andre WhiteTony Zajac
George Zeller 


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CAB Links
Operating Guidelines
CAB Membership Application
Past CAB Resolutions
CAB Meetings Archive
F. Robert Wiesenberger Community Volunteer Award
Who was Bob Wiesenberger?

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