Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)
About the CAC
The DRPA/PATCO Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) serves an important role in informing DRPA and PATCO decision making. The CAC functions as an independent advisory body representing DRPA motorists and PATCO passengers on DRPA matters, including operations, budgets, policy and issues of general concern. CAC members counsel the DRPA senior management and the Board of Commissioners, but do not vote on board resolutions.
The CAC was established in 2010 to encourage and enlist the participation of citizen customers who have a stake in the Authority's day-to-day operations. The 24 members of the CAC, 12 each from Pennsylvania and New Jersey, serve a three-year, unpaid term. CAC monthly meetings are open to the public and cover a wide range of topics including Authority operations, budgets, policy, and issues of general concern.
CAC MEMBERS
NEW JERSEY
Judy Boldurian
CAC Secretary
Stephen Beningo
Straso Jovanovski
Grace Kimbaris
Scott Pileckas
PENNSYLVANIA
Scott Cohen
CAC Vice Chair
CAC EMERITUS MEMBERS
NEW JERSEY
Reggie Haynes
CAC Emeritus Chair
Alan Becker
John Boyle
Jeffrey Kessler
Pamela Mack-Brooks
Benjamin Saracco
Bruce Schwartz
Kathleen Venuti
PENNSYLVANIA
Larry Davis
Al Huber
Emeritus
Tom Jordan
Daniel McArdle
Robert Melikian
Daniel Norfleet
Tyrone Wesley
Your service will not be forgotten. Thank you for all that you have done.
Mike Rochester
BECOME A MEMBER
Those interested in becoming a CAC member must complete and submit an application, which is available for download below. Applications are also available at all four bridges and at all PATCO stations. Applicants may not be related to any Commissioner, Officer or Authority employee. No vendors or employees of companies doing business with DRPA or PATCO are eligible. When a CAC opening(s) becomes available, the current CAC members will select a potential candidate from the pool of previously submitted applications. CAC will propose a candidate for final approval by the DRPA Board. Applications will be kept on file for 2 years from the date of submission.
Citizens Advisory Committee Application
MEETING SCHEDULE
PUBLIC MEETINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
To adhere to CDC recommendations of avoiding large gatherings and observing social distancing, the DRPA offices are closed to the public. Therefore, until further notice, CAC meetings will be conducted online via Zoom.
Public comments for the next Citizens Advisory Committee meeting are being solicited. All comments can be directed to cac.drpa@gmail.com.
CONTACT THE CAC
The CAC will reply to all serious emails from members of the bridge and transit communities. The CAC welcomes your suggestions, ideas and feedback. Email the CAC at cac.drpa@gmail.com.