Get more out of your CASTA membership! Participate in a committee or two. Serving on CASTA committees is voluntary and open to anyone employed by a CASTA member agency. Don’t worry – meetings are typically held at the two conferences or by phone and do not require extensive preparation or follow-up. Committees serve as advisory bodies for staff and board to ensure CASTA is representing and working on the issues critical to the CASTA membership.

Colorado Mobility and Action Coalition (CMAC)

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Steering Committee: Hanna Johnson (Greeley Evans Transit), Chuck McCarthy (Town of Winter Park), TJ Burr (CDOT DTR), Ann Rajewski (CASTA)

CMAC provides an effective support network for anyone in Colorado who works in coordination and/or Mobility Management. The group aims to promote mobility needs, issues, and accomplishments through education and awareness. Our conference calls and online group portal allow for information sharing such as funding and educational opportunities, workshops, resources, and other support functions. We conduct regular sessions at CASTA conferences, to which all are welcome.

For more information visit our CMAC Webpage.

Colorado Resort Transit Providers (CREST)

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Chair: Shane Gassaway (City of Steamboat Springs)

The CREST Committee addresses issues specific to providing transit in mountain resort communities. CREST meets during the two transit conferences and more often at the discretion of the chair.

Human Services Transportation Committee

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The Human Services Transportation committee tackles issues specific to operating transportation for the elderly and people with disabilities. Meetings typically include an educational component followed by topical discussion. The group meets at least twice a year at the two transit conferences and more often at the discretion of the chair.

Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) Advisory Committee

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Chair: Charles Bunnell (NECALG)

The RTAP committee is made up of representatives from rural and specialized transit agencies. The committee oversees the administration of the RTAP contract for CDOT, discusses regional and agency-specific training needs, and makes suggestions on how CASTA can assist in meeting those needs. This committee meets a few months before each CASTA Conference.

Zero-Emission Vehicle Committee (ZEVC)

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Chair: Andy Cotton (Town of Breckenridge), Vanessa Solesbee (Town of Estes Park)

The Zero-Emission Vehicle Committee discusses successes and challenges, best practices, updates, education items, and policy discussions all surrounding the implementation of zero-emission vehicles. The group meets at the two CASTA conferences each year.

There is also a new transit subcommittee of the Colorado Electric Vehicle Coalition (CEVC). This sub-committee will keep transit in the mix as the CEVC discusses broader statewide policy. This committee has a more inclusive membership and includes policy folks, businesses, and agencies. If you are interested in being part of this subcommittee let Ann Rajewski know.

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Interested in joining a committee? Attend a meeting at one of the CASTA conferences, or email [email protected] with your name and the name of the committee(s) you’d like to join!