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    Urban Sustainability Forum: Why Public Transportation is Crucial for Philadelphia

    Urban Sustainability Forum: Why Public Transportation is Crucial for Philadelphia

    Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences

    October 20, 2011


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    Join the Urban Sustainability Forum as they analyze the ways in which Philadelphia’s public transportation system helps preserve the city’s environmental health. Speakers representing the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), the Philadelphia City Council, and private business will discuss how innovation is making public transportation even more sustainable. Speakers will provide perspective by comparing New York City and Philadelphia mass-transit practices.

    Featuring:
    • Keynote Speaker Ernest Tollerson, Director, Environmental Sustainability and Compliance, New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority
    • Councilman Curtis Jones, Chair, Transportation and Public Utilities Committee, Philadelphia City Council
    • Chad Von Eck, Sr. Project Manager, Viridity Energy, Inc.
    • SEPTA (speaker TBA)


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      • Venue Info

        Academy of Natural Sciences

        19th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway
        Philadelphia, PA 19103

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      • Admission Info

        Tickets:

        FREE!

        Info Phone: 215-299-3791

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      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        October 20, 2011

        Times:

        Reception @ 6 pm
        Program @ 6:30 pm


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