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Thu, Jan 25, 2024 • 10 AM

Board Meeting | MBTA Board of Directors

Meeting Info

Date and Time
Thursday, January 25, 2024
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 an in-person meeting on Thursday, January 25th at 10am.

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 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.

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. Call to Order - Chair

    1. Winter Safety Tips

      Pat Lavin – 3 minutes, 10:00-10:03am 

  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

      10 minutes, 10:03-10:13am 

  3. Open Session

    1. Consent Agenda

      i. Approval of December 13, 2023 Meeting Minutes

      ii. Collective Bargaining Agreement Authorization  

      iii. ISA Approval – Fair Share Funds Transfer

      iv. Appointment of Member to the Planning, Workforce Development, and Compensation Subcommittee

      v. Track Improvement Contract

      • Discussion and Possible Action

      1 minute,10:13-10:14am

      Public Comment Period #1 - 15 minutes, 10:14-10:29am

      *See notes regarding public comment below. 

  4. Reports, Presentations and Action Items

    1. Safety Program Update

      Tim Lesniak – 10 minutes, 10:29-10:39am

    2. Update on Safety Management Inspection

      Meredith Sandberg – 10 minutes, 10:39-10:49am

    3. Track Improvement Program Update

      Ryan Jordan – 10 minutes, 10:49-10:59am

      Public Comment Period #2 - 15 minutes, 10:59-11:14am

    4. Report from the General Manager

      30 minutes, 11:14-11:44am 

    5. A History of MBTA Funding

      David Panagore/Mary Ann O’Hara/Pat Landers – 25 minutes, 11:44am-12:09pm 

    6. Pro Forma Update

      David Panagore/Mary Ann O’Hara – 25 minutes,12:09-12:44 pm

    7. 2024 Proposed Fare Changes

      Steven Povich – 15 minutes, 12:44-12:59pm 

    8. Capital Investment Plan Update

      Jillian Linnell – 15 minutes, 12:59-1:14pm

Notes

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.

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. 

Voice message comments may be submitted by calling 617-222-3337 and leaving a message no later than Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Subject to the discretion of the Board Chair, the public comment period will be limited to 45 minutes. Comments submitted by voicemail will be compiled and distributed to all Board Members as soon as is practicable.

Meeting Info

Date and Time
Thursday, January 25, 2024
10 AM
Location
State Transportation Building, 2nd Floor
10 Park Plaza
Boston, MA
Intended Audience
General Public