Niagara seeking applicants for Niagara Transit Commission Public Advisory Committee

October 25, 2023

Niagara Region currently has an opportunity for community members interested in participating in the Niagara Transit Commission Public Advisory Committee. The Committee is looking to fill a variety of roles including:

One resident from each city/town nominated by that city/town from the submitted applications. The resident must be representative of the diversity of transit users and transit interested parties within that community.
Two members from various community groups within Niagara representing persons with disabilities or other accessibility interested parties
Two post-secondary representatives (one member from Brock University and one member from Niagara College)
One member representing the Chambers of Commerce
One member representing the senior sector
One member representing the youth sector

The Niagara Transit Commission Public Advisory Committee is a volunteer advisory committee to support the commission to provide an affordable, accessible, reliable, safe and convenient transit system while meeting customers' expectations.

The Committee will give their perspective and input to the commission on various transit services in Niagara. They will discuss service levels, policies, programs to create awareness and implementation of legislation. They will also address the issues and concerns of public transit users.

Applications are encouraged from all members of the community, including Indigenous peoples, people of colour, people of all genders and sexualities and people with disabilities.

Interested applicants can learn more about the Committee and the qualifications needed to apply and apply using the online application form.

Application forms may also be printed and delivered to Niagara Region Headquarters at 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold or mailed/emailed to:

Ms. Ann-Marie Norio
Regional Clerk
The Regional Municipality of Niagara Region
1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way
Thorold, ON
L2V 4T7
Email Ann-Marie Norio

Deadline for applications is no later than Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at 4 p.m.

Media contact

Janet Rose
Niagara Region
289-668-3629
janet.rose@niagararegion.ca