Board Meeting | MBTA Board of Directors
Meeting Info
Event Description
The MBTA Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Thursday, April 25 at 9am.
Join the Virtual Meeting
This meeting will be held in-person, but can be viewed via Live Stream and Zoom.
Live Stream
Zoom
Public Comment Submission
In person attendees may sign up to comment when they arrive at the Board Room.
Online
Written comments may be submitted via email or the public comment form.
Written comments can be mailed to the following address:
MBTA Board of Directors
10 Park Plaza - Suite 3510
Boston, MA 02116
Related Files
Agenda
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Meeting Safety
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Safety Briefing
Darrin McAuliffe - 2 minutes, 9:00-9:02am
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Open of Meeting
Call to Order by the Chair
Public Comment Period #1 15 minutes, 9:02-9:17am
*See notes regarding public comment below.
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Safety Program Update
Tim Lesniak – 10 minutes, 9:17-9:27am
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Commuter Rail Contract Extension
Mike Muller – 20 minutes, 9:27-9:47am
- Discussion and Possible Action
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Low Income Fares & RIDE Flex contracts
Michele Stiehler/Ryan Coholan – 15 minutes, 9:47-10:02am
- Discussion and Possible Action
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The History of the Fiscal Cliff
Mike Widmer - 20 minutes, 10:02-10:22am
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Executive Session
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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
10 minutes
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Open Session
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Consent Agenda
1 minute, 10:32-10:33am
i. Written Updates: Track Improvement Program Update
ii. Action Items: Approval of March 28, 2024 Meeting Minutes; Local 717 Collective Bargaining Agreement Authorization; Local 9501 Collective Bargaining Agreement Authorization; East St. Bridge Replacement Contract
- Possible Action
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Reports, Action Items and Presentations
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Report from the General Manager
30 minutes - 10:33-11:03am
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Update on Safety Management Inspection
Meredith Sandberg – 10 minutes, 11:03-11:13am
Public Comment Period #2 [15 minutes] 11:13-11:28am
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System-Wide Accessibility Update
Laura Brelsford – 20 minutes, 11:28-11:48am
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Spring Service Changes
Ryan Coholan – 10 minutes, 11:48-11:58am
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Bus Network Redesign Update & Phase 1
Justin Antos/Wes Edwards – 15 minutes, 11:58am12:13pm
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Climate Assessment
Lynsey Heffernan/Laura Gilmore – 10 minutes, 12:13-12:23pm
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Capital Investment Plan Update
Ryan Josti/Lynsey Heffernan – 20 minutes, 12:23-12:43pm
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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. Requests should be made as early as possible in advance of the meeting.
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 two 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 Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Comments submitted by voicemail will be compiled and distributed to all Board Members as soon as is practicable.