Board Meeting | MBTA Board of Directors
Meeting Info
Event Description
The MBTA Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Thursday, May 23 at 10am.
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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, 10:00-10:02am
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Open of Meeting
Call to Order by the Chair
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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, 10:02-10:12am
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Open Session
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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.
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Reports, Presentations and Action Items
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Report from the General Manager
30 minutes, 10:28-10:58am
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Capital Investment Plan Discussion
Ryan Josti/Lynsey Heffernan – 30 minutes, 10:58-11:28am
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Advisory Board Report on CIP
Brian Kane – 10 minutes, 11:28-11:38am
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Preliminary FY25 Budget
Mary Ann O’Hara – 20 minutes, 11:38-11:58am
- Discussion and Possible Action
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Own Source Revenue
Richard Henderson – 10 minutes, 11:58am-12:08pm
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AFC Amendment
Peter Torrellas/Jeff Cook/Elizabeth Winters Ronaldson – 25 minutes, 12:08-12:33pm
- Discussion and Possible Action
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Bi-Level Coaches
Bill Wolfgang – 15 minutes, 12:33-12:48pm
- Discussion and Possible Action
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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
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Safety Program Update
Tim Lesniak – 10 minutes, 1:33-1:43pm
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Freestanding Mini-high Platform Initiative
Laura Brelsford – 10 minutes, 1:43-1:53pm
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Summer Service Schedule
Ryan Coholan – 10 minutes, 1:53-2:03pm
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Transforming the MBTA for Women Employees
Katie Choe/Jabes Rojas/Ahmad Barnes – 20 minutes, 2:03-2:23pm
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Executive Session
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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
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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
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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, May 22, 2024. Comments submitted by voicemail will be compiled and distributed to all Board Members as soon as is practicable.