Rail Advisory Board

Total public members:              3          

Method of Appointment:          Appointed by Mayor         

Length of Appointment:           4 years

Residency:                              Strong preference for DC residents from all 8 wards

Paid board:                              No (all roles are voluntary)

Description

The purpose of the Board shall be to serve as the advisory body to the Mayor, the Council, the District Department of Transportation, the Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency, and the Department of Energy and Environment on matters pertaining to investigation and surveillance of federal railroad safety laws.

The Board shall:

1. Develop policy and recommendations on the allocation of District funding, railroad enhancements, development initiatives, rail safety, homeland security, and community relations programs;
2. Identify and develop projects and policies that mitigate the environmental impact of railroad operation and enhance the availability and utilization of railroad transportation in the District;
3. At the request of the Mayor, the Council, the Director of the District Department of Transportation, the Director of the Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency, or the Director of the Department of Energy and Environment, advise on any other matters pertaining to railroad transportation in the District; and
4. At least once per year, submit recommendations to the Mayor regarding rules that have been or should be adopted pursuant to pursuant to § 8-151.10(c).

Commission Membership

The Board shall be composed of 9 members. 

Qualifications

• (1) One member from a railroad carrier authorized to operate in the District of Columbia
• (2) Two labor representatives

If you are interested in an appointment to this board, please complete the appointment application. A member of our team will contact you to discuss the opportunity.