Aloisi to speak at forum on public transit financing Feb. 24
Former state Secretary of Transportation James A. Aloisi Jr. will be the featured speaker at a Feb. 24 public forum on how to finance public transit in Boston.
The Conservation Law Foundation is sponsoring the forum, “Taking the ‘T’ to the Next Level: Solutions for Funding Boston’s Public Transit System.” It will be held at the Boston Federal Reserve, 600 Atlantic Ave., at 8:30 a.m.
In announcing the forum, CLF wrote:
“A widely accessible, reliable and safe public transportation system is the backbone of a livable city. To meet the changing needs of its population and stimulate economic opportunity across the Commonwealth, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation needs to do more than just resuscitate its existing system; it needs to invest in a public transportation system for the 21st century. But where is the money going to come from?
“Former Massachusetts Transportation Secretary Aloisi will discuss innovative solutions for funding Boston’s public transit system. These solutions can create sustainable financing for the MBTA while paying enormous environmental dividends.
“Come hear Mr. Aloisi’s ideas and weigh in with your own questions and thoughts on how to finance our public transit system for the future in this open community forum.”
RSVP by Friday, February 19 to Amy Chapin: events@clf.org.
The Conservation Law Foundation works to solve the most significant environmental challenges facing New England. CLF’s advocates use law, economics and science to create innovative strategies that conserve natural resources, protect public health and promote vital communities in our region. Founded, in 1966, CLF is a nonprofit, member-supported organization with offices in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
