The Jacksonville Transportation Advisory Committee (JTAC) recently held elections for their new officers who will serve from 2025 to 2027, according to a press release from the committee. At their meeting on October 13, JTAC, which advocates for the improvement of public transportation within Jacksonville, selected Russ Davis to continue as Chairperson, along with Jose Morales as Vice Chair, Stephanie Serrano as Secretary, and Angie Walker taking over as Subcommittee Chair.
During the gathering, Ken Middleton, the JTA Assistant Vice President of Business Compliance, reiterated the authority's commitment citing, "We believe that inclusion strengthens our community, and we actively work to remove barriers, promote accessibility, and support independence and dignity for all," a mission statement reflective of the organization's ongoing efforts to empower those with disabilities, as outlined by JTA.
Outgoing Vice Chair Sharon Dykes and Subcommittee Chair Adriann Keve were applauded for their tenure and contributions to JTAC, the agency expressed its gratitude for their years of dedicated service, which has significantly impacted the way transportation services are experienced by people with disabilities in the Jacksonville community. The committee acknowledged the end of their terms as a transitional moment, paving the way for the new leadership team to build on established initiatives.
Looking to the future, the next JTAC meeting is slated for November 10 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority provided the schedule to encourage involvement from the public; the JTAC functions as a critical sounding board for policies and decision-making processes influencing transportation services for persons with disabilities, all the while helping to advise a range of individuals from JTA executives and contractors to the Board of Directors themselves on fundamental accessibility issues.
