Houston’s Transit Future Symposium and Distinguished Speaker Lecture with Jarrett Walker

Title: Houston’s Transit Future Symposium and Distinguished Speaker Lecture with Jarrett Walker
Location: Asia Society Texas Center – Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center, 1370 Southmore, Houston, Texas 77004
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Description: A Symposium Presented by Houston Tomorrow and Metro

ONE DAY – THREE EVENTS
Date: Monday, May 14, 2012
Location: Asia Society Texas Center – Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center, 1370 Southmore, Houston, Texas 77004
Some street parking, garage is $6

1: Houston’s Transit Future
How good is Houston’s transit system now? Is there a transit future beyond today’s service? What needs to happen to grow the system? Are the University and Uptown lines threatened? Are big changes coming to the bus network? What can citizens do to make it all happen? All this and more.
Presentations:
Jarrett Walker, Author of “Human Transit” and International Transit Consultant
George Greanias, CEO and President, Metro
Christof Spieler, Metro Board Member, Director of Innovation & Technology, Morris Architects
Janis Scott, Transit Rider Extraordinaire
David Crossley, President, Houston Tomorrow
Time: 8:30 am-1 pm
Tickets: Open to the public, cost is $55
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2: Technical Workshop for Planners, Engineers, and Metro Board Members
Jarrett Walker will work with this specific group on transit issues and concepts.
Time: 2-4 pm
Tickets: Free
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3: Distinguished Speaker Event
Jarrett Walker will discuss ideas from his new book “Human Transit: How Clearer Thinking about Public Transit Can Enrich Our Communities and Our Lives.”
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm (6:30-7 networking reception)
Tickets: Free – Open to the public
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Date: 2012-05-14