COMMISSION COMPOSITION

ABOUT EDCTC
The El Dorado County Transportation Commission (EDCTC) was designated as the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) for El Dorado County on July 23, 1975. As the RTPA, the EDCTC serves as the planning and programming authority for transportation projects on the western slope of El Dorado County, excluding those areas within the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency boundaries.

El Dorado County Transportation Commission provides widespread and balanced representation for El Dorado County. The Commission is comprised of eight members: seven are elected officials representing local jurisdictions. One of the seven elected officials serves as one of two non-voting advisory members. Of the six elected, voting officials, three are City of Placerville Councilmembers, and three are El Dorado County Supervisors. The two non-voting advisory members represent the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans, District 3) and the City of South Lake Tahoe.

Regular Commission meetings are held the first Thursday of the month, at 2:00 pm in the Building C Hearing Room of the El Dorado County Government Center. For more information see our current agenda.

There are two standing committees that advise the Commission throughout the year: the Policy Advisory Committee and the Social Services Transportation Advisory Council.

Policy Advisory Committee (PAC): The Commission is advised by the PAC, which consists of the City Manager and selected department heads representing the City of Placerville, as well as the Chief Administrative Officer and selected department heads representing El Dorado County, El Dorado County Transit Authority, Caltrans District 3, and the Sacramento Area Council of Governments.

Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC): The SSTAC is a diverse group of persons representing the elderly, the physically challenged, and other individuals who are transit dependent, as well as commuters. The Council meets at least twice a year to identify possible unmet transit needs that may be reasonable to meet.

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Currently, there is one Ad-Hoc Committee (a temporary committee with a particular focus). The Citizens' Advisory Committee was created to study the composition of the EDCTC Board. Created in July, 2009, the Committee held six public meetings throughout the county to hear public comment with regard to this matter. A report will be provided to the Board at their December 3 meeting.

 

COMMISSION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Establishment of rules and regulations to provide for administering transportation planning and allocating the Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funds.
2. Receipt and approval of claims for TDA Funds.
3. Conduct public meetings and hearings as required by law.
4. Administer the regional transportation planning process.
5. Every five years update and adopt a Regional Transportation Plan.
6. Every two years adopt a Regional Transportation Improvement Program.
7. Work with the Sacramento Area Council of Governments, as the federally-designated transportation planning agency for El Dorado County to determine air quality conformity of transportation plans, programs, and projects.
8. Oversee the delivery of State Transportation Improvement Program projects, pursuant to the requirements of Senate Bill 45 (Statues of 1997) and the April, 1998 Memorandum of Understanding with Caltrans.
9. Coordinate, consult, and collaborate with the Shingle Springs Rancheria.
10. Conduct outreach efforts to the traditionally under-represented and under-served populations such as the elderly, disabled, low-income, and minority (i.e., Black, Hispanic, Asian American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, and Pacific Islander) community groups.
11. Administer the El Dorado County Airport Land Use Commission and related aviation system planning activities.
12. Administer the El Dorado County Freeway Service Patrol.