[Massachusetts-NFB] FW: Save the Date: Semi-Annual Forum on Accessibility at the MBTA – May 12th at 2 PM

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Dear Riders,
We hope this email finds you well. We are writing today to ask that you join us for this important meeting.  Mark your calendar today!


** Semi-Annual Forum on Accessibility at the MBTA - May 12th at 2pm
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MBTA GM & Interim Mass DOT Secretary Phillip Eng speaking at a 2025 Public Meeting

Join us on May 12^th for a public meeting focused on the MBTA’s transition from the Daniels-Finegold settlement to the 2025 Next Generation Agreement  between the MBTA and Boston Center for Independent Living. (https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/2025-02-18-next-generation-acessibility-agreement.pdf)
Specific topics will include:
* RTAG’s assessment of the MBTA’s compliance with the Next Generation Accessibility Agreement
* Updates on major station accessibility upgrades moving forward
* Reflections on the winter of 2025/26
* And more


Most importantly, attendees will have an opportunity to share thoughts directly with Interim Secretary and General Manager Phillip Eng, System-Wide Accessibility, the Riders’ Transportation Access Group, and others. We want to hear from you regarding what’s going well as well as the ways in which we need to do more to improve accessibility.

When:  May 12, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Where:
* Join us in person: MBTA Boardroom, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, 2^nd floor MA 02116
* Join us virtually via Zoom

Register for the meeting via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/r9fX-aeQTMiKWQ7aeuDMRQ#/registration)

Accommodations:
ASL interpreters and live captioning will be provided. Spanish interpreters will also be present. If you need additional accommodations, please email publicengagement at mbta.com (mailto:publicengagement at mbta.com)  or call 857-327-3282 (tel:857-327-3282) .

Note: This meeting will not cover topics related to The RIDE. For upcoming meetings related to The Ride, view the RTAG page. (https://www.mbta.com/accessibility/get-involved/rtag)

Safe & Accessible Travels
The Department of System-Wide Accessibility

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** Find Out how the MBTA Mobility Center can Help You
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The Mobility Center, located in Boston at 1000 Massachusetts Ave (https://www.mbta.com/trip-planner/to/42.3284373,-71.0675113,The%20Mobility%20Center) , is available to anyone looking to explore accessible transit options and other community transport resources. Give us a call at 617-337-2727 (tel: 617-337-2727) .

Send Us Your Feedback

We want to hear from you! To share your concerns, questions, or positive experiences with us, please visit mbta.com/customer-support (http://www.mbta.com/customer-support) or call Customer Service at 617-222-3200 (TTY: 617-222-5146).

MBTA.com/alerts has information about current, ongoing, and future service disruptions.


** Learn More about Accessibility at the MBTA
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We have numerous efforts underway to improve accessibility at the MBTA. Visit mbta.com/accessibility (http://www.mbta.com/accessibility) to learn more.


** Get Involved with the Riders’ Transportation Access Group
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The Riders’ Transportation Access Group (RTAG) is a customer organization that advises the MBTA on issues of transportation and accessibility. Membership is open to the general public. To learn more, click the link below or attend an upcoming RTAG meeting.

Learn about RTAG (https://www.mbta.com/accessibility/get-involved/rtag)

Check Service Alerts

MBTA.com/alerts (http://www.mbta.com/alerts/) has information about current, ongoing and future service disruptions including bus stop closures (https://www.mbta.com/alerts/bus) and detours.

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