Enjoy the open bar (and try one of our signature cocktails!), play transit-themed games, and mingle with your fellow riders.
7:15 | PROGRAM
Welcome – Tolani Arike Adeboye, Board Chair
Opening Remarks – Betsy Plum, Executive Director
Transit Hero Award – Adrienne E. Adams, Speaker of the New York City Council
Presented by Victor Walker, Riders Alliance Campaign Team Member
Transit Champion Award – Liz Krueger, New York State Senator
Presented by Emily Rose Prats, Riders Alliance Campaign Team Member
Grassroots Action Award – Congestion Pricing Champions, Accepted by Samuel Santaella, Riders Alliance Campaign Team Member
Presented by Danna Dennis, Riders Alliance Senior Organizer
Closing Remarks – Betsy Plum, Executive Director
7:40 | MORE DRINKS, MUSIC, GAMES, AND TRANSIT FUN
Now’s a great time to check out the photo booth, spin the Bus Wheel of Fortune, or play Get Out Of Gridlock!
8:15 | LAST CALL
Haven’t tasted the Plaintiff’s Punch yet? Here’s your last chance before the party wraps up at 8:30.
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