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Thu, May 25, 2023 • 10 AM

Board Meeting | MBTA Board of Directors

Meeting Info

Date and Time
Thursday, May 25, 2023
10 AM
Location
State Transportation Building, 2nd Floor
10 Park Plaza
Boston, MA
Intended Audience
General Public

Event Description

The MBTA Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Thursday May 25 at 10 AM.

Join the Virtual Meeting

At this meeting, there are two ways to join remotely: Live Stream or Zoom.

Live Stream

Zoom


Public Comment Submission

In-Person

In-person attendees may sign up to comment when they arrive at the meeting.

Online

Written comments may be submitted via email or the public comment form.

Mail

Written comments can be mailed to the following address:

MBTA Board of Directors
10 Park Plaza - Suite 3510
Boston, MA 02116

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Agenda

  1. Open of Meeting

    Call to order by the Chair

  2. Executive Session

    1. To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares

  3. Open Session

    • Introductions
    • Recognition of former Board Members
    • Public Comment Period #1 – 15 minutes
      • *See notes regarding public comment.
  4. Reports

    1. Report from the General Manager

      20 minutes

    2. Audit & Finance Subcommittee Report

      2 minutes

    3. Planning, Workforce Development, & Compensation Subcommittee Report

      2 minutes

    4. Safety, Health, & Environment Subcommittee Report

      2 minutes

  5. Action Items & Presentations

    1. Approval of April 19, 2023 and May 5, 2023 Meeting Minutes

      1 minute

      • Discussion and Possible Action
    2. MBTA Advisory Board Reports on Operating Budget and Capital Investment Plan

      15 minutes – Brian Kane

    3. FY24 Operating Budget

      30 minutes – Mary Ann O’Hara

    4. FY24-28 Capital Investment Plan Recommendation

      30 minutes – Jillian Linnell

    5. Safety Management Inspection Update

      15 minutes – Katie Choe

      Public Comment Period #2 – 15 minutes

    6. Summer 2023 Bus Service Strategy

      20 minutes – Kat Benesh

    7. Proposed Contract with Scheidt & Bachmann for Fare Collection Services

      15 minutes – David Panagore

      • Discussion and Possible Action
    8. Financial Policies Changes

      10 minutes – Pat Landers

      • Discussion and Possible Action
    9. Proposed Cash Management Agreements

      5 minutes – Pat Landers

      • Discussion and Possible Action
    10. Triennial Report – Title VI

      20 minutes – Gregory Sobczynski

      • Discussion and Possible Action
    11. A&F Interagency Service Agreement

      5 minutes – Mary Ann O’Hara & Richard Henderson

      • Discussion and Possible Action
    12. Collective Bargaining Agreement Authorization

      5 minutes – Ahmad Barnes

      • Discussion and Possible Action

       

      Public Comment Period #3 – 15 minutes

Notes

This agenda has been prepared in advance and does not necessarily include all matters which may be taken up at this meeting.

This meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. For accommodation or language assistance requests, please contact Darrin McAuliffe at DMcAuliffe@mbta.com.


In an effort to provide effective opportunities for public comment and engagement while protecting the health and safety of the public and staff, public comment will be taken (1) in person, (2) in writing by form submission, email, or mail, and (3) by voice message. Public comments are public records and may be posted online; please keep in mind that any information you provide us, as a state agency, may be subject to public disclosure under the Public Records Law (see G.L. c. 66, § 10). Do not include personal information other than your name in voice messages. The Chair intends to allow three 15-minute public comment periods.

(1) In person attendees may sign up to comment when they arrive at the Board Room.

(2) Written comments may be submitted by sending an email to publiccomment@dot.state.ma.us, or by mail to:
MBTA Board of Directors
10 Park Plaza - Suite 3510
Boston, MA 02116
Mailed or emailed comments will be compiled and distributed to all Board Members as soon as practicable.

(3) Voice message comments may be submitted by calling 617-222-3337 and leaving a message no later than Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Comments submitted by voicemail will be compiled and distributed to all Board Members as soon as is practicable.

Meeting Info

Date and Time
Thursday, May 25, 2023
10 AM
Location
State Transportation Building, 2nd Floor
10 Park Plaza
Boston, MA
Intended Audience
General Public