Transportation for Tomorrow: Sweeping Changes Recommended for Federal Transportation Funding
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Click here for printable .PDF announcement.
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The United States surface transportation system, currently the best in the world, is vital to America's economy, security and way of life. The big challenge is to ensure that it remains the best in the future. The National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission (NSTPRSC), specially convened by Congress, recently published its Final Report. The Report presents a clear picture of today's transportation challenges and recommendations for sustaining a pre-eminent surface transportation system. (Read the latest news on the NSTPRSC's report.)
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The Bay Area's own Steve Heminger, Executive Director of the MTC, was a preeminent member of the Congressionally appointed Commission.
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Guest Speaker:
Therese McMillan,
Deputy Executive Director, Policy, MTC
Therese McMillan of the MTC will provide insight into the Commission's findings and address your questions about what it all means for the San Francisco Bay Area.
Read Therese's Biography
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MEETING LOCATION
MTC MetroCenter Auditorium
(mtc.ca.gov)
101 8th St.
Oakland, CA
Phone: (510) 893-3748
Public Transit: Via BART at Lake Merritt Station, or via AC Transit. See 511.org for other transit options.
Driving: Oakland Museum - 11th and Oak (Underground parking, entrance on Oak between 11th and 12th). Create personalized driving directions.
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SCHEDULE
11:30 Check-in & Social Time
12:00 Introductions & Announcements
12:15 Presentation followed by Q&A
1:15 Annual Business & Election Results
1:30 Conclusion of Meeting
LUNCH MENU
Buffet style with sandwiches (meat deli choices as well as veggie/vegan), green salad, potato salad, macaroni salad, assorted drinks and cookies.
PRICES
Students: $5, $15 ITE Members, $20 Non-Members
HOW TO SIGN UP
Send your menu choice, name, affiliation, phone number, and membership status (student, ITE member, or non-member) to: events@sfbayite.org.
NOTE: If you don't have e-mail access, please phone your RSVP in to Mike Dahlin at (510) 286-3994.
RSVP DEADLINE
The RSVP deadline is Monday, June 23 at 5 PM. Your early RSVP is appreciated! Cancellations will be accepted up to 24 hours before the event.
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