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“The future of Rhode Island is directly linked to developing a robust, sustainable transit network. In recent years our state has begun to recognize the importance of transit and the essential role it plays s in promoting overall mobility, environmental stewardship and economic vitality.”
- From the Providence Metropolitan Transit Enhancement Study |
There's a new consensus emerging around a sustainable transit future for Rhode Island. An alliance of environmental groups, businesses, unions, senior groups and others have joined together to promote a 21st century transportation system that enhances our economy and provides all Rhode Islanders with healthy transportation choices.
Now is your chance to be part of the conversation.
Please join us for Apeiron’s next Evolution Forum! This month we will highlight Transit in a Sustainable Rhode Island.
Panelists include Catherine Lutz, anthropologist and the Thomas J. Watson, Jr. Family Professor of Anthropology and International Studies at Brown University; John Flaherty, Co-Chair of the RI Coalition for Transportation Choices and Director of Research and Communications for Grow Smart RI; and Mark Therrien, Assistant General Manager for Transit Development, Planning and Grants for the RI Public Transit Authority.
Come engage with experts from academia, government, and the non-profit sector to learn how Rhode Island is and should be helping to create the future of Transit in the 21st Century.
Speaker Biographies:
Catherine Lutz- With her sister, Anne Lutz Fernandez, Catherine has been studying the car system in the United States focusing on its financial, social and health impacts on families and individuals. Their book, Carjacked: The Culture of the Automobile and its Effects on Our Lives, details the complex impact of the automobile on modern society and shows us how to develop a healthier, cheaper and greener relationship with cars (www.carjacked.org). Catherine is an anthropologist and the Thomas J. Watson, Jr. Family Professor of Anthropology and International Studies at Brown University.
John Flaherty- John is Co-Chair for the RI Coalition for Transportation Choices. John is also the Director of Research and Communications for Grow Smart Rhode Island. John’s policy work at Grow Smart is focused on transportation – particularly public transportation - and economic development. He is also responsible for Grow Smart’s communications, including its website electronic newsletter and media outreach.
Mark Therrien- Mark serves as the Assistant General Manager for Transit Development, Planning and Grants for the RI Public Transit Authority and is responsible for all aspects of RIPTA planning and project development, as well as federal grant management. He has worked for RIPTA for over 30 years in a variety of roles. Past responsibilities have encompassed almost all aspects of planning and management for RIPTA transit operations and services, including bus scheduling, service planning, driver training, security, purchasing and labor negotiations.
Schedule of Events
5:30 to 6:30 - Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks served
6:30 to 7:30 - Presentation
7:30 to 8:00 - Question and Answer session and mingling
Co-sponsored by the RI Coalition for Transportation Choices
Bus Directions from Kennedy Plaza:
Take Bus #11: Providence to Broad City Line Outbound. Depart Kennedy Plaza at Berth F. Ride for approximately 18 minutes. Get off the bus at Stanwood Street. Walk north on Broad St toward Saratoga Street. Turn right at Saratoga Street and walk to the first intersection. Turn right at Baxter Street. 17 Gordon Ave will be on your left. Look for a sign that says Gordon Avenue Business Incubator.
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