Share Your Suggested Transit Leaders for State Transportation Commission

October 18, 2024

Share Your Suggested Transit Leaders for State Transportation Commission

The MPTA is seeking suggestions of individuals who can represent the interests of public transit on the Michigan State Transportation Commission. These individuals could be transit professionals, board members, supportive community leaders, or others with some knowledge of and support for Michigan public transit.

The State Transportation Commission (STC) is the policy-making body for all state transportation programs, with responsibility for the development and implementation of comprehensive transportation plans, including aeronautics, bus and rail transit, providing professional and technical assistance, and overseeing the administration of state and federal funds allocated for these programs. The STC has six members appointed by the Governor, and two seats will be open for new appointments. Ideal candidates are political independents with diverse backgrounds, including women and individuals of color.

Here are some more details.

• The STC      meets quarterly, in-person, at various locations around the state. The      meetings are each about 1.5 - 2 hours in length. There are somewhat      limited responsibilities and time demands outside of those meetings.

• The      Governor's transportation advisor said that this is an opportunity for new      STC members who have the time and sophistication to build a coalition      within the board and move some transit-forward policy within MDOT.

• This is      the website to submit an application to the Governor's appointments      office. https://somgovweb.state.mi.us/BoardCrmWeb        The Governor's office simply said that candidates should apply soon.
      There is a variety of information requested, some basic, and some a little      more involved. If/when you apply, we would also forward your resume, bio      details, a letter of recommendation, etc. to the Governor's office for      them to review and highlight internally, as they may wish.

• To be      clear, appointments like this are political - and the Governor's office      does have certain demographics and traits they favor. Since they actively      requested a transit representative on the STC, this remains a good      opportunity and we appreciate any transit leaders who step forward to be      considered, and we will push for you to be selected. But it's ultimately      up to them.

For any questions or to suggest a candidate, please contact John at John@MPTAonline.org or 517-930-0008.