Want to make a difference in your community? Are you interested in public transit? Join the Central Contra Costa Transit Authority Advisory Committee (or just – Advisory Committee)! Our dedicated Committee members represent their local jurisdictions in Central Contra Costa County and help shape decisions and policies related to public transportation.
Your voice matters and can play a valuable role in advancing public transit for the region. Learn more about what it means to be an Advisory Committee member, how you can get involved, and consider joining today!
About the Advisory Committee
The primary purpose of the Advisory Committee is to review, analyze, and advise the County Connection Board of Directors on issues and policies relating to fixed-route and paratransit service. Committee members also act as a public liaison from represented jurisdictions from the County Connection area. Recent topics the committee has weighed in on include the County Connection marketing plan, proposed changes to Youth Clipper fares, and the Clipper BayPass.
Who’s a good fit as an Advisory Committee member?
Many of our current and former members have shown an interest in:
✔ Public service
✔ Social activism
✔ Local politics and civic engagement
✔ Public transit (of course!)
However, everyone is welcome to apply to join the Advisory Committee and share their perspective on County Connection planning and policies.
What to expect at Advisory Committee Meetings
The County Connection Advisory Committee now meets every month (12 times per year) on the first Thursday of the month at 1:30pm at the County Connection headquarter office located at 2477 Arnold Industrial Way in Concord. Members will gather in the County Connection Boardroom and be officially recognized by the appointed Chair of the committee. When the meeting begins, members will listen and respond to items from the agenda, often presented by County Connection staff. Following each presented item (typically 1-3 per meeting), committee members may ask questions and provide feedback. Meetings are approximately 60-90 minutes. See 2025 meeting schedule below:
Click to see 2025 meeting schedule
- Thursday, January 9, 2025 @1:30pm (moved because of 1/1 holiday)
- Thursday, February 6, 2025 @1:30pm
- Thursday, March 6, 2025 @1:30pm
- Thursday, April 3, 2025 @1:30pm
- Thursday, May 1, 2025 @1:30pm
- Thursday, June 5, 2025 @1:30pm
- Thursday, July 3, 2025 @1:30pm
- Thursday, August 8, 2025 @1:30pm
- Thursday, September 4, 2025 @1:30pm
- Thursday, October 2, 2025 @1:30pm
- Thursday, November 6, 2025 @1:30pm
- Thursday, December 4, 2025 @1:30pm
Current Advisory Committee openings
The Advisory Committee consists of 11 seats—one representing each city or town in the County Connection service area, plus one seat representing the Unincorporated Communities of Central Contra Costa. In addition, there are five At-Large seats available to residents throughout the service area. To apply for a vacant At-Large seat, please follow the “Apply Here” link. For all other vacancies, please contact your city clerk for an application. Committee members serve three-year terms. Committee seats include:
| JURISDICTION | MEMBER NAME | TERM ENDS |
| Clayton | Vacant – Apply Here | – |
| Concord | Tijuk Fong Kurniadi | June 2025 |
| Contra Costa County | Sarah Birdwell | June 2025 |
| Danville | Vacant – Apply Here | June 2026 |
| Lafayette | Vacant – Apply Here | – |
| Martinez | Allison Picard | June 2025 |
| Moraga | Peggy Hall | June 2025 |
| Orinda | Vacant – Apply Here | – |
| Pleasant Hill | Vacant – Apply Here | – |
| Pleasant Hill (Alt. Member) | Vacant – Apply Here | – |
| San Ramon | Vacant – Apply Here | November 2025 |
| Walnut Creek | Ian McLaughlin (Chair) | June 2025 |
| At-Large | Vacant | – |
| At-Large | Vacant | – |
| At-Large | Vacant | – |
| At-Large | Vacant | – |
| At-Large | Vacant | – |
General Information
For general inquires, please contact Rosa Noya at (925) 680-2084 or noya@cccta.org.