Agenda posted before 10:00 AM, September 25, 2012

Regional Transportation Advisory Council

Special Committee Meeting

CTPS Conference Room, Suite 2150

10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA

Thursday, September 27, 2012, 3:00 PM (Estimated duration: 1 hour, expected ending at 4:00 PM)

Meeting Agenda

1.    Introductions, 5 minutes

2.    Chair’s Report, 5 minutes  

3.    Draft Response, 30 minutes - Federal Railroad Administration/Amtrak Tier I Environment Impact Statement (EIS) for the Northeast Corridor (NEC)

4.    Action on Draft Letter, 20 minutes

5.    Call to Adjourn

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