Post by Transit Coalition on May 12, 2015 21:14:02 GMT -8
Consider attending our Dinner Meeting on Thursday, May 28 @ 6 p.m.
There are plenty of unknowns with the recent changes in executive management at Metrolink. Don't Miss This Unique Chance to hear Arthur T. Leahy, Chief Executive Officer of the Southern California Regional Rail Authority [Metrolink] as he reveals his vision, guidance and upcoming plans to run the railroad.
Art in his clear, straight forward manner will tell how he is taking charge of train operations, fare and service experimentation and the strategic plan, which calls for more frequent service.
Under Art's leadership at Metro he oversaw the development Metrolink infrastructure improvements in Los Angeles County with a variety of Capital Projects. Projects include double tracking of Metrolink on the Antelope Valley and Ventura County Lines in the San Fernando Valley, a new station at Bob Hope Airport, the Southern California Regional Interconnector Project (SCRIP), grade separations in Southest LA County and the impletation of Positive Train Control.
Join The Transit Coalition at a unique tell all evening to learn about the future of Metrolink and the latest progress that has been made. Arthur T. Leahy, Metrolink CEO will present unique insider information that you don't want to miss, while you learn how the Metrolink world is evolving.
If you are in the transit, engineering, architectural or construction industry, this means you NEED to attend to get inside details. If you are a transit advocate, this will give you an idea about how progress is being made to create these projects.
How will some of the Key Challenges be addressed, funded and resolved?
What is going on with efforts to get this these improvements funded?
What are the challenges and the solutions? How are things working? Sign up and enjoy this program. Our presenter Arthur T. Leahy can be considered the expert on this subject.
How are things getting done? This is a unique discussion, as you will get a sense of what can be done next and how it can be accomplished.
Come to our Transit Coalition Dinner Meeting at Metro Gateway Headquarters, (Union Station Conference Room on the 3rd Floor) in downtown LA from 6:05 p.m. to 8:35 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2015. Our featured speaker may not answer every question, but you'll learn a lot about the latest developments. Register for this informative meeting, and join us.
Note: You must prepay for food by noon Thursday, May 28, so the food order can be submitted.
First @ 6:30 p.m. we will have introductions and go over some of the latest transit developments. At 6:45 p.m., we will start the program, so make it a goal to be there at the start at 6:05 p.m.
Arthur T. Leahy will present and answer questions until at least 7:45 p.m. and then we will cover the business of other transit activities in Southern CA.
There will be other reports at the meeting such as Metro, Amtrak, Metrolink, CA High-Speed Rail and Measure R.2, as well as a review of actions to transit and state and urban rail service. Also, we will talk about other projects such as Expo, the Westside Extension, the Downtown Regional Connector, the Wilshire Busway, the Westside / SF Valley Rail Tunnel and the Crenshaw Line.
To see our location, see this Google map. If you have trouble locating the meeting, call 818-419-1671.
If we know you are coming, we will look for you, so you don't stay lost from us. Note: If you want to get an e-mail meeting reminder directly, write us and you can get on the list for future events.
Pass the word. If you or anyone is interested, get them there Thursday, May 28. Please pass this invitation along to anyone who might be interested in joining us. Call if you have any questions. Thanks, Bart Reed
Note: If you need a scholarship to attend, please write: bart.reed@thetransitcoalition.us. You must register to attend and no one registered will be turned away. However, if you don't register and show up, please pay $30 cash at the door.
About The Transit Coalition: The Transit Coalition is a non-profit association whose goal is to increase Transit Options and Mobility in Southern California by mobilizing citizens to press for sensible public policy to grow our bus and rail network. Þ--Þ--Þ
