Advisory Committee

Statement of Purpose:
To address the public transportation needs of Fayetteville North Carolina in a proactive way by providing recommendations to City council, management, users and the general public in an effort to create a comprehensive and cohesive transist system that responds to our community's present and future needs.

Duties and Functions:
Function as an advisory body with responsibilities to advise FAST management aon matters affecting the transit system and its operations; including, but not limited to:

• Provide recommendations for the current and future direction of the transit system consistent with the adopted Transportation Development Plan within fiscal constraints
• Ensure personal mobility for handicapped, elderly and disabaled citizens
• Provide equal transportation access to commercial business locations, local and regional government agencies
• Find optimal solutions that balance the transit needs of the community
• Respond to community concerns in a prompt, professional and respectful manner
• Fucntion as a sounding board for updates of the Transit Development Plan (TDP)
• Make recommendations to FAST management on matters, i.e., fare changes, long range plan updates, and major or new projects. The FACT will also provide comments on service changes
• Strengthen community relations
• Maintain a close working relationship and dialog with the City manager and staff

Frequency of Meetings:
2nd Tuesday of the Month at 6:00 P.M., Transit Conference Room, 455 Grove Street, Fayetteville, NC