TheRide's Board of Directors guide and control the agency through written policy. They focus on building a brighter future for our riders and our agency as a whole. They also ensure that we uphold the values of our community.
The Board is comprised of 10 members, serving 5-year terms: 8 members from the City of Ann Arbor, one member from the City of Ypsilanti, and one member from Ypsilanti Township. The Board and Committees meet monthly.
The Board of Directors follows the Policy Governance model. Policy Governance is a common model for Board governance that we have adapted to suit the needs of our agency.
Learn more about Policy Governance by checking out the following resources:
Do you want to know what the Board talks about at monthly meetings? We share meeting packets, meeting minutes, and recorded videos with the public. You can also attend monthly Board meetings. Take a look at our list of upcoming events to find out when we meet next.
Are you looking for a better way to connect with your community? Help us make TheRide the best it can be by serving on the Board of Directors. As a member of the Board, you are helping TheRide meet present public transit needs and shaping the future of our agency.