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Strategic Directions (Pittsfield): Investing in Public Transportation for Regional Economic Growth

Pittsfield MA: Berkshire Community College, Koussevitzky Building, Room 111 (Main Auditorium)

February 25, 2013 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

February 25, 2013
Pittsfield, MA

The Berkshire Community College
Koussevitzky Building, Room 111 (Main Auditorium)
4:00 to 5:30 p.m.

Please join MassINC and Transportation for Massachusetts at a public forum and panel discussion on regional transportation investments in Massachusetts Gateway Cities.  As part of the event, MassINC will present a new research report which provides a roadmap for how new public resources in regional transit can be invested with a focus on improving the economic performance of Gateway Cities like Pittsfield.

This is the first of several forums that will be held in Gateway Cities throughout Massachusetts.

The event is being co-sponsored by MASSPIRG.

Confirmed speakers:
Representative Tricia Farley-Bouvier
Pittsfield Mayor Daniel Bianchi
Senator Benjamin Downing
 
Ben Forman: Research Director at MassINC and Executive Director of the Gateway Cities Innovation Institute

Panel Discussion:
Moderated by Clarence Fanto of The Berkshire Eagle

Mike Supranowicz, President, The Berkshire Chamber of Commerce
Ellen Kennedy, President, The Berkshire Community College
Gary Shepard, Administrator, The Berkshire Transit Authority

Please RSVP using the link above or email amiddle@massinc.org to join us Monday, February 25th at the Berkshire Community College.

Berkshire Community College
Koussevitzky Building, Room 111 (Main Auditorium)

Arts/theater building on the left side of the main quad at the entrance of campus. It is the main auditorium on the first floor, right hand side as you walk in the building.

Details

Date:
February 25, 2013
Time:
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm