The Monadnock Alliance for Sustainable Transportation is looking for interested individuals and organizations from around the region to join the coalition.

MAST is a diverse group of public and private sector stakeholders interested in a better transportation future for the region. The coalition recognizes the broad impacts that the transportation system has on both individuals and communities – everything from employment to cost of living to health. For many households, a lack of affordable transportation options can present a major barrier to accessing jobs and services.

MAST has emerged as a forum and structural framework to build consensus on transportation needs and solutions, foster the development of local and regional partnerships on transportation initiatives and advocate for sustainable transportation solutions.

“MAST is a volunteer-driven organization,” says Jen Risley, member of the MAST Steering Committee. “We are looking for people who are passionate about transforming transportation in the Monadnock region, to see more walking, biking, transit, and other transportation choices. More specifically, we are looking for individuals to serve on the Steering Committee, which meets quarterly, or on one of our subcommittees.” Each MAST subcommittee focuses on a specific project, such as organizing a “Bike to Work Day” event in May.

For those who are interested in learning more, the MAST annual meeting is a great way to meet the Steering Committee.

The annual meeting will take place on Jan. 18, 2017, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the HCS conference room, located at 312 Marlboro Street in Keene. Please RSVP to Mari Brunner at mbrunner@swrpc.org or 357-0557.