January 18, 2024 Advisory Board Meeting Notice

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.

In accordance with G.L. c. 39 §§ 23A-23C and 24, the Massachusetts Open meeting Law, the Worcester Regional Transit Authority has scheduled an Advisory Board meeting for Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. to be held via conference call/webinar due to the Governor’s extending Pandemic-Era policies. https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S3007.

Please click or copy the link below to join the webinar:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82641601190?pwd=HlrZ2-l5wf84lfO6dNwhV_aawIx60g.EO4V0UqfxID6K9vG

Passcode: 946910

or Dial:  +1 646 558 8656 +1 646 931 3860 +1 301 715 8592 +1 305 224 1968
+1 309 205 3325 +1 312 626 6799.

Webinar ID: 826 4160 1190   Passcode: 946910

International numbers available: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kbM1RDbyde

Agenda:
Hiring Strategy Presentation
a. Primer for potential budget changes for FY24 and FY25
Administrators Report
a. MassDOT FY24 Regional Transit Innovation Grant
b. Severe Storm Update
Request for Advertising – Saints Francis and Therese Catholic Worker, Center for Nonviolent Solutions, Free Worcester, Worcester Islamic Society, Massachusetts Peace Action, and others
a. review and consideration of proposed advertising design; votes may be taken. Review of updated Advertising Policy Presentation

The WRTA Advisory Board is accepting questions/comments from the public: email: admin@therta.com, phone: 508.791.9782, website via csfeedback@therta.com. In order to assist staff with processing your request we ask for a 48-hour notice of your intention to request.  To Participate via Zoom please use the “raised hand” icon in your settings. The Chairperson (time permitting and at the board’s discretion) will address inquires during the” Business from the Public” portion of the meeting.

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The WRTA meetings are conducted in accessible locations. If you need accommodations please contact Carolyn Foley at 508.453.3463 or email cfoley@therta.com. Request for accommodations needs to be placed at least 7 business days prior to the scheduled meetings, if in person meeting space. The WRTA fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all activities. The WRTA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, English Proficiency, income, religious creed, ancestry, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, military service or gender identity or expression. Any person who believes he/she or any specific class of persons have been subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI or related statutes may, himself/herself via a representative, file a written complaint with the WRTA. A complaint must be filed no later than 30 calendar days after the date which the person believes the discrimination occurred.