Share your thoughts on the customer experience and help us improve METRO METRO wants to hear from you. Apply to serve on our new METRO Customer Advisory Committee and help us make a difference to our customers. What will the Customer Advisory Committee do? The Customer Advisory Committee will be representatives of the METRO service area who can provide real world feedback on METRO topics including: • New service delivery options • Service changes/modifications • Image and marketing campaigns • Day-to-day operations of the Authority • Ways METRO can improve the customer service experience Apply for the METRO Customer Advisory Committee at RideMETRO.org. If you are selected to participate, members of the committee will attend four-quarterly meetings at the METRO Administration building (1900 Main Street). Apply now – the deadline for applications is Wednesday, November 16, 2011. Questions? 713-739-3889 or email mw19@ridemetro.org. Applying to the METRO Customer Advisory Committee does not guarantee acceptance. CUSTOMER ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION APPLICATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2011 Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________ (Last) (First) (Middle) Home Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ (Zip) Preferred Phone: ________________________________ Mobile Phone: ___________________________________ Employer: ______________________________________ Business Phone: _______________________________ Occupation/Position: ________________________________________ Fax: ________________________________ Email Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ METRO recognizes and supports the concept of balanced representation on the Customer Advisory Committee. every effort willOffice be made select members who represent diverse If appointed,To dothis you end, give permission to the of thetoCity Clerk to post the information on METRO’s the city website, service including citizens of all ethnic groups as Austin area, City Connection? Yeswell as people with disabilities. No In which geographic area of METRO’s service area do you reside? (N, NW, NE, S, SE, SW, East, West, Inner Loop) _________________________________________ (Zip) e-mail: ____________________________ Please check any METRO Services that you regularly use. Local Buses METRORail METROLift STAR Van Park & Ride Buses HOV If you have a METRO Q® Fare Card, please provide the ID # _____________________________ Please list, if any, the bus routes that you regularly use _________________________________ Please select all of the destinations that you use METRO services to travel to: Work High School College/University Leisure Activities Healthcare Appointments Shopping Religious Services Other ______________________________ Do you have any disabilities that may require METRO accommodation ? Yes No Serving on the Customer Advisory Committee requires a time commitment that includes attendance at a welcome/introductory meeting and all quarterly meetings. Meetings are currently scheduled to be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2011, Wednesday, February, 22, 2012, Wednesday, May 16, 2012, Wednesday, August, 15, 2012, and Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Does your schedule allow you to make this type of time commitment? Yes No Do you or your employer have business dealings with METRO which might present a conflict of interest? Yes No Describe any qualifications or expertise that relate to your interest in serving on this advisory committee. It is also suggested that a cover letter and resume are submitted with the application. __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ APPLICATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2011 (Note: Application submission does not guarantee acceptance.) Please email completed application to Monique Ward at mw19@ridemetro.org or mail to: Monique Ward Service Design and Development, Public Engagement Division 1900 Main St., Houston, TX 77002 Attention: Customer Advisory Committee You may also contact METRO to receive assistance or to discuss your application by calling 713-739-3889. ADA COMPLIANCE Reasonable accommodations and equal access to communication are provided upon request. All applications are considered public information under the Texas Open Records Act and will be kept on file for twelve (12) months.