Friday, June 17, 2011

Tuesdays at APA-DC - You're Invited!

You’re Invited!
Tuesdays at APA-DC
June 21 @ 5:30pm
BRT in Context: Colombia and New York
Speakers: Thomas Bassett
                   Program Associate, APA
                    &  Andrea Marpillero-Colomina
                   Historic Preservation & Urban Planning Media Coordinator, Columbia University

Rapidly urbanizing cities face new challenges regarding mobility. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a flexible and cost-effective way to alleviate transit demands. Colombia has become the global leader with low-cost, high-efficiency BRT systems. This lecture will explore the physical aspects as well as innovative financing structure of BRT in Colombia and take a critical look at the recently implemented Select Bus Service in New York City.

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Learn more about this event and upcoming events on the APA website

Tuesdays at APA–DC
Join APA in Washington, D.C., each month for this after-work lecture and discussion series. Practicing planners, researchers, and professionals from allied fields discuss innovative ideas and concepts or present their latest projects.
The events are free and open to APA members and nonmembers.

Directions
Please enter on 15th Street and check in with security desk
American Planning Association - Headquarters
1030 15th Street, NW, Suite 750 West
Washington, DC 20005

Metro – Farragut North (red line)
                 McPherson Square (orange/blue lines)
Parking available in paid parking lots or on street

We hope to see you there!

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