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Thu, May 23, 2024 • 10 AM

Board Meeting | MBTA Board of Directors

Meeting Info

Date and Time
Thursday, May 23, 2024
10 AM
Location
State Transportation Building, 2nd Floor
10 Park Plaza
Boston, MA
Intended Audience
General Public

Agenda

  1. Meeting Safety

    1. Safety Briefing

      Darrin McAuliffe – 2 minutes, 10:00-10:02am

  2. Open of Meeting

    Call to Order by the Chair

  3. 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, 10:02-10:12am

  4. Open Session

    1. Consent Agenda

      1 minute, 10:12-10:13am

      i. Written Updates: Track Improvement Program Update, Saftey Management Inspection Update

      ii. Action Items: Approval of April 25, 2024 Meeting Minutes; Building Trades Collective Bargaining Agreement Authorization; MassPort Silver Line Agreement; Bonding Capacity Authorization

      • Possible Action 

      Public Comment Period #1 -15 minutes, 10:13-10:28am

      *See notes regarding public comment below

  5. Reports, Presentations and Action Items

    1. Report from the General Manager

      30 minutes, 10:28-10:58am 

    2. Capital Investment Plan Discussion

      Ryan Josti/Lynsey Heffernan – 30 minutes, 10:58-11:28am 

    3. Advisory Board Report on CIP

      Brian Kane – 10 minutes, 11:28-11:38am 

    4. Preliminary FY25 Budget

      Mary Ann O’Hara – 20 minutes, 11:38-11:58am

      • Discussion and Possible Action 
    5. Own Source Revenue

      Richard Henderson – 10 minutes, 11:58am-12:08pm

    6. AFC Amendment

      Peter Torrellas/Jeff Cook/Elizabeth Winters Ronaldson – 25 minutes, 12:08-12:33pm 

      • Discussion and Possible Action
    7. Bi-Level Coaches

      Bill Wolfgang – 15 minutes, 12:33-12:48pm

      • Discussion and Possible Action
    8. Transit Oriented Development Innovative Delivery

      Scott Bosworth/Richard Henderson – 15 minutes, 12:48-1:03pm

      Lunch Break - 15 minutes, 1:03-1:18pm

      Public Comment Period #2 - 15 minutes, 1:18-1:33pm 

       

    9. Safety Program Update

      Tim Lesniak – 10 minutes, 1:33-1:43pm 

    10. Freestanding Mini-high Platform Initiative

      Laura Brelsford – 10 minutes, 1:43-1:53pm 

    11. Summer Service Schedule

      Ryan Coholan – 10 minutes, 1:53-2:03pm 

    12. Transforming the MBTA for Women Employees

      Katie Choe/Jabes Rojas/Ahmad Barnes – 20 minutes, 2:03-2:23pm

  6. Executive Session

    1. To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body

      10 minutes, 2:23-2:33pm

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

      15 minutes, 2:33-2:48pm 

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, May 22, 2024. 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 23, 2024
10 AM
Location
State Transportation Building, 2nd Floor
10 Park Plaza
Boston, MA
Intended Audience
General Public