All aboard: public transportation roundtable

Monday February 27, 2012

Noon-1:30pm

Amenities Conference Room, 73 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02108

Conveniently located to public transportation (Park Street, Downtown Crossing, Government Center)

Each day thousands of Suffolk students and employees use public transportation to get them to and from campus.  Join Suffolk Sustainability for a look at the challenges faced by our public transportation system.  What are the problems and what are potential solutions?  Come hear remarks by representatives from transportation agency officials and advocacy organizations.  Then take part in a dialogue where you will have a chance to ask questions and share ideas.

Light lunch provided.  Please bring a travel mug to help reduce waste.

Free and open to the public. 

Co-sponsored by Suffolk Sustainability, Human Resources, Off-Campus Housing Office, the Government Department, and S.O.U.L.S. Community Service & Service Learning Center.

Panelists

Kevin Raymond Odell, Coalition Coordinator, On The Move (OTM): The Greater Boston Transportation Justice Coalition

Charles Planck, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives and Performance, MBTA

Elizabeth Weyant, Staff Attorney, MASSPIRG

Registration

Please register by February 24.

Learn More

MBTA proposals to cut service and increase fares

The MBTA email address for providing feedback is fareproposal@mbta.com.

Additional information from the MBTA, such as upcoming hearings.