Access Paratransit Advisory Committee
Access Paratransit Advisory Committee
Welcome to the Access Paratransit Advisory Committee Member Hub
The APAC Member Hub is an online platform that provides APAC members with all the tools necessary to fully participate, facilitate APAC meetings, and the information needed to make meaningful recommendations.
The content is organized below in the following sections:
Section 1
Summary notes for Annual APAC report
- High-level notes from APAC monthly meetings for incoporation into Annual APAC report
Section 2
Videos
- Current Metro videos and training videos
FAQ Section
Side bar
Documents
By-laws, code of conduct, trainings and other materials.
About APAC
The Access Paratransit Advisory Committee (APAC) advises Metro, the King County Executive and King County Council on transit issues and policy related to matters of equal access to public transportation for persons with disabilities. Metro’s Access Paratransit program serves people with disabilities who are unable to use fixed-route buses, helping them lead more independent lives. For support or questions please contact Gunner Scott, Senior Communications Engagement Planner, King County Metro at guscott@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-5853
Summary notes for Annual APAC report
November 8, 2021
Metro staff to work with APAC to identify additional equity and accessibility measures to include in ongoing tracking.
APAC Executive committee members to discuss the format of the monthly Access dashboard metrics and any potential adjustments.
Metro staff to track potential timing for a future update to APAC from Metro’s Government Relations team.
Ashish to follow up with Deborah regarding concerns about the recertification process.
Metro staff to follow up with the APAC about the mandatory recertification process for Access including the policy, reason, and available metrics.
Access Same Day Service Pilot project team to provide APAC an update at the January 2022 meeting.
APAC members that are interested in participating in the Access Same Day Service Pilot project should reach out to Casey Gifford by November 12.
October 11, 2021
- The APAC recruitment application was finalized. The application opened at the end of October and is expected to close on December 3rd. Members were asked to let the staff know of any organizations Metro should reach out to regarding the APAC member recruitment effort.
- APAC members are needed for the application review.
- The APAC team went through the recommendations and response that were documented in the 2021 APAC report. Metro will look into options for providing surveys via an app that is compatible with a smartphone instead of a computer. Metro to follow up with information about the number of available rideshare accessible vehicles.
- APAC annual report planning: The Secretary will summarize the monthly meeting minutes for key topics. This will be added to a tracking document. Members can comment at any time. A review will happen at a meeting each quarter.
- APAC Members attended a Equity and Social Justice Fundamentals workshop Saturday, October 16, 12 – 4pm