Executive Order 530

EXECUTIVE ORDER 530 - PUBLIC COMMENT AND DIALOGUE SESSIONS

Establishing a Commission for the Reform of Community, Social Service, and Paratransit Transportation Services in the Commonwealth
The Commission for the Reform of Community, Social Service and Paratransit Transportation Services in the Commonwealth, established by Governor Deval L. Patrick as Executive Order No. 530, is engaged in a Commonwealth-wide initiative to examine and offer suggestions to improve and reform Community, Social Service and Paratransit transportation. This Sixteen member Commission, co-chaired by the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, is comprised of individuals with a wide range of expertise, including leaders from Councils on Aging, the disability community, state government, service providers, and most importantly users of the system.

Public participation and input is critical to the Commission’s understanding of transportation needs, concerns and ideas for improving these critical services utilized by persons with disabilities, persons with low incomes, persons with Limited English Proficiency, and seniors and visitors to the Commonwealth. Over the next two months, the Commission will hold a series of six (6) Public Comment and Dialogue sessions across the Commonwealth and asks for feedback on recommended reforms, restructuring and cost-savings initiatives, including:

  • Recommended service improvements or modifications to maintain or enhance current service levels and delivery method while achieving efficiencies and cost-savings;

  • Potential modifications, if any, to existing eligibility criteria utilized by the RIDE, Regional Transit Authorities and human service agencies; and
  • Any other reforms, initiatives or improvements to paratransit services in the Commonwealth that will enhance the quality, customer-service or efficiency of these services.

    We encourage paratransit users, community and social service users and providers, as well as other interested stakeholders and the general public, to participate in any of these sessions to speak to Commission members, provide input, and offer recommendations.

    The following are the dates, times and locations of the six (6) Public Comment and Dialogue sessions. ASL, CART and Spanish language interpreters, along with listening devices, will be available. Please click here for the listening session flyer. All locations are accessible to persons with disabilities and by public transit. If you need additional accommodation, please submit an email to: execorder@mbta.com, or call (617) 222-6260 or (617) 222-5415 TTY.

    LAWRENCE
    TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 3:00-5:00PM
    Lawrence Public Library, Auditorium
    51 Lawrence Street
    Transit: Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority
    www.mvrta.com - (978) 469-6878

    BARNSTABLE
    WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2011 3:00-5:00PM
    Cape Cod Community College, Tilden Arts Center, Main Theater
    2240 Iyannough Road
    Transit: Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority
    www.capecodrta.org - (800) 352-7155

    WORCESTER
    TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2011 3:00-5:00PM
    Union Station, Union Hall
    34 Washington Square
    Transit: Worcester Regional Transit Authority
    www.therta.com- (508) 791- 9782

    SPRINGFIELD
    WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2011 3:00-5:00PM
    Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, Conference Room, 2nd Floor
    60 Congress Street
    Transit: Pioneer Valley Transit Authority
    www.pvta.com - (413) 781-7882

    PITTSFIELD
    THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 3:00-5:00PM
    BRTA Intermodal Center, Boardroom, 2nd Floor
    1 Columbus Avenue
    Transit: Berkshire Regional Transit Authority
    www.berkshirerta.com - (800) 292-2782

    BOSTON
    MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2011 3:00-5:00PM
    State Transportation Building, Conference Rms. 1, 2, 3 (2nd Floor)
    10 Park Plaza
    Transit: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
    www.mbta.com - (617) 222-3200

    If you are unable to attend a Public Comment and Dialogue session in person, please submit an email to: execorder@mbta.com, call (617) 222-6260 or (617) 222-5415 TTY, or send mail to MBTA, EO530, 45 High Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02110.

    Please visit the Commission’s website at www.mbta.com/execorder530 for additional information.