CALENDAR

Events in March 2022

  • Ferry Committee

    Ferry Committee


    March 4, 2022

    FERRY COMMITTEE AGENDA
    Friday, March 04, 2022
    12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

    Via Zoom
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89111419043?pwd=VUgvcUZMaGEyemk0UEhWV0dKamlXZz09
    Meeting ID: 891 1141 9043           Passcode: 999039

    Consistent with 940 CMR. 29.10, and the vote of the MBTA Advisory Board’s Executive Committee on August 17, 2021 for itself and on behalf of the full Advisory Board, notice is hereby given of an open meeting of the MBTA Advisory Board to be held remotely, on the above date.

    1. Call to order, Jennifer Bernardi-Constable, Chair
    2. Discussion and action on the minutes of the 10/13/21 meeting.
    3. Presentation and update from Mr. Kevin Rabbitt, CEO and Mr. Cameron Clark, Global Ferry and Transportation lead, Hornblower Group/City Experiences. Hornblower Group purchased Boston Harbor Cruises in 2020, and now operates the MBTA’s ferries under contact.
    4. Old/New Business
    5. Adjourn

    Note: This agenda has been prepared in advance and does not necessarily include all matters which may be taken up at this meeting. Note: This meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. For accommodation or language assistance requests, please contact Brian Kane at bkane@mbtaadvisoryboard.org. Requests should be made as soon as possible. Note: This notice was posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at or before 4:00 PM. A copy of this notice has been transmitted by electronic mail to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Regulations Division (regs@sec.state.ma.us) and also emailed to Melissa.Andrade@state.ma.us

    Operating Budget Review Committee

    Operating Budget Review Committee

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    March 4, 2022

    OPERATING BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA

    Friday, March 04, 2022
    2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

    Via Zoom
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88944239796?pwd=N2EwcXRjUjU4SGM5ZlZUdEhVVUtLdz09
    Meeting ID 889 4423 9796           Passcode: 953881

    Consistent with 940 CMR. 29.10, and the vote of the MBTA Advisory Board’s Executive Committee on August 17, 2021 for itself and on behalf of the full Advisory Board, notice is hereby given of an open meeting of the MBTA Advisory Board to be held remotely, on the above date.

    1. Call to order
    2. Discussion and action on a report drafted in response to a charge of the MBTA Advisory Board at its 2/17/22 meeting to review the MBTA’s proposed 2022 fare changes and make recommendations to the full board for its consideration.
    3. Old/New Business
    4. Adjourn

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

    Note: This meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. For accommodation or language assistance requests, please contact Brian Kane at bkane@mbtaadvisoryboard.org. Requests should be made as soon as possible.

    Note: This notice was posted on Friday, Feb 18, 2022, at or before 4:00 PM. A copy of this notice has been transmitted by electronic mail to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Regulations Division (regs@sec.state.ma.us) and also emailed to Melissa.Andrade@state.ma.us

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  • Full Advisory Board

    Full Advisory Board


    March 8, 2022

    MBTA ADVISORY BOARD MEETING AGENDA
    March 08, 2022
    10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Via Zoom:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81677080973?pwd=WXpSTFlOZXBBWVZqdm84eG02MnBSQT09
    Meeting ID: 816 7708 0973          Passcode: 354946

    Consistent with 940 CMR. 29.10, and the vote of the MBTA Advisory Board’s Executive Committee on August 17, 2021, for itself and on behalf of the full Advisory Board, notice is hereby given of an open meeting of the MBTA Advisory Board to be held remotely on the above date.

    1. Call to order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Moment of Silence, Mayor Thomas P. Koch, Chair
    2. Executive Director’s report and discussion and action to accept said report.
    3. Discussion and action on the minutes of the February 17, 2022 meeting.
    4. Discussion and action to accept a report from the Operating Budget Review Committee on the MBTA’s proposed 2022 fare changes.
    5. Report of the Budget and Audit Committee, Todd Kirrane, Chair
    6. Report of the Commuter Rail Committee, Rob Scherer, Chair
    7. Report of the Ferry Committee, Jennifer Constable, Chair
    8. Discussion and action on a request to add dedicated South Shore trains following Red Sox home games, Richard Prone, Duxbury designee
    9. Upcoming meetings, announcements, old/new business
    10. Adjourn

    Note: 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 Brian Kane at bkane@mbtaadvisoryboard.org. Requests should be made as soon as possible. This notice was posted on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at or before 4:00 pm. A copy of this notice has been transmitted by electronic mail to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Regulations Division (regs@sec.state.ma.us) and also emailed to Melissa.Andrade@state.ma.us

  • Climate & Clean Energy Committee

    Climate & Clean Energy Committee


    March 10, 2022

    https://mbtaadvisoryboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/AgendaCimate-03-10-22.pdf

    CLIMATE & CLEAN ENERGY COMMITTEE AGENDA
    Thursday, March 10, 2022
    10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Via Zoom: 
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85097057656?pwd=RDBLdzFOaGRia2REenNtWmJMVXA2UT09

    Meeting ID: 850 9705 7656                         Passcode: 261723

    Consistent with 940 CMR. 29.10, and the vote of the MBTA Advisory Board’s Executive Committee on August 17, 2021 for itself and on behalf of the full Advisory Board, notice is hereby given of an open meeting of the MBTA Advisory Board to be held remotely, on the above date.

    1. Call to order
    2. Discussion of Bus electrification efforts, including updates on the planned modernizations of the North Cambridge, Arborway and Quincy bus facilities. The MBTA will provide updates on its bus electrification program's progress, including modernization efforts at the North Cambridge, Quincy and Arborway bus facilities. The presentation will also include an overview of the upcoming conversion from electric trolleybuses to battery electric buses (BEBs).
    3. Next committee meeting, and discussion of future topics
    4. Adjourn

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

    Note: This meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. For accommodation or language assistance requests, please contact Brian Kane at bkane@mbtaadvisoryboard.org. Requests should be made as soon as possible.

    Note: This notice was posted on Thursday, Feb 18, 2022, at or before 4:00 PM. A copy of this notice has been transmitted by electronic mail to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Regulations Division (regs@sec.state.ma.us) and also emailed to Melissa.Andrade@state.ma.us

  • Rapid Transit Committee

    Rapid Transit Committee


    March 15, 2022

    RAPID TRANSIT COMMITTEE AGENDA
    Monday, March 15, 2022
    10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    Via Zoom
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84826956545?pwd=SURDd2crcmFiK1gvczdUNnJFd2dYQT09
    Meeting ID: 848 2695 6545          Passcode: 334206

    Consistent with 940 CMR. 29.10, and the vote of the MBTA Advisory Board’s Executive Committee on August 17, 2021 for itself and on behalf of the full Advisory Board, notice is hereby given of an open meeting of the MBTA Advisory Board to be held remotely, on the above date.

    1. Call to order
    2. Presentation by Boston Transportation Department staff on Boston’s recent transit-related successes, including its fare-free pilot, a recent center running bus lane on Columbus Avenue, enforcement, and others.
    3. Next committee meeting, and discussion of future topics
    4. Adjourn

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

    Note: This meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. For accommodation or language assistance requests, please contact Brian Kane at bkane@mbtaadvisoryboard.org. Requests should be made as soon as possible.

    Note: This notice was posted on Wednesday, Mar. 9, 2022, at or before 4:00 PM. A copy of this notice has been transmitted by electronic mail to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Regulations Division (regs@sec.state.ma.us) and also emailed to Melissa.Andrade@state.ma.us

  • MBTA ADVISORY BOARD MEETING - MBTA ZONING

    MBTA ADVISORY BOARD MEETING - MBTA ZONING

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    March 29, 2022

    MBTA ADVISORY BOARD MEETING AGENDA
    March 29, 2022
    9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

    Via Zoom:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85412907221?pwd=MXZTNFFJV0h5TU1uSEJOM042K3FPUT09
    Meeting ID: 854 1290 7221                       Passcode: 891102

    Consistent with 940 CMR. 29.10, and the vote of the MBTA Advisory Board’s Executive Committee on August 17, 2021, for itself and on behalf of the full Advisory Board, notice is hereby given of an open meeting of the MBTA Advisory Board to be held remotely on the above date.

    1. Call to order
    2. Discussion and action on the minutes of the March 8, 2022 meeting
    3. Presentation and discussion of Multi-Family Zoning Requirements for MBTA Communities by Mike Kennealy, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
    4. Presentation of the Draft 2023-2027 MBTA Capital Investment Plan (CIP), Jillian Linnell, MBTA Director of Capital Planning
    5. Vote to refer the Draft 2023-2027 MBTA CIP to the Capital Budget Oversight Committee, with a charge to review it and report back to the full body with a recommendation for action at its May 2, 2022 meeting.
    6. Upcoming meetings, announcements, old/new business
    7. Adjourn

    Note: 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 Brian Kane at bkane@mbtaadvisoryboard.org. Requests should be made as soon as possible. This notice was posted on Friday, March 18, 2022, at or before 4:00 pm. A copy of this notice has been transmitted by electronic mail to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Regulations Division (regs@sec.state.ma.us) and also emailed to Melissa.Andrade@state.ma.us

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