Interagency Equity Advisory Committee

The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), the California Transportation Commission (Commission) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) are pleased to announce the call for applicants for the interagency Equity Advisory Committee is now open.  The Committee is intended to elevate diverse and historically marginalized voices to advise our agencies on how to achieve meaningful outcomes in transportation equity, environmental justice, and equitable economic opportunities, especially as related to transportation planning and programming. 

The application period opened at 12:00 am on Monday, August 8, 2022, and closes at 11:59 pm on Monday, September 5, 2022.  

The application for the Equity Advisory Committee can be found here:  https://forms.office.com/g/r7kzHkQcvT
To request a paper copy of the application, please call (916) 654-4245, or email RaceAndEquity@dot.ca.gov
For more information on scope, goals, and membership of the Equity Advisory Committee, please visit: https://catc.ca.gov/programs/interagency-equity-advisory-committee

Committee membership will consist of up to 15 members serving two-year staggered terms. Each member must be a resident of California and must clearly demonstrate a history of equity-centered personal or professional experience or community leadership, or be actively engaged in transportation equity, policy, programming, advocacy or related fields such as health, air quality, climate, housing justice, community development or socio-economic development.  Applicants recommended for the Committee will be notified in early October 2022.  Membership recommendations will be considered at the October 12-13 meeting of the California Transportation Commission.

C. Sequoia Erasmus She|Her|Hers

Associate Deputy Director | Equity + Engagement

California Transportation Commission