After the Flood: Impact of Climate Change on Region’s Transit Infrastructure Free-Registration required

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Mon, 02/27/2012 - 6:00pm

An aspect of climate change that has received little attention in the popular press is its potential impact on transportation infrastructure. 

Especially in densely-populated coastal regions such as our own, climate change and rising sea levels will present challenges for future generations, which transit planners must address now.

This panel of experts will explore what lies ahead.

Moderators: 
JOHN DELLAPORTAS, Chair, New York City Bar Committee on Transportation;
ADEEB FADIL, Chair, New York City Bar Committee on International Environmental Law

Speakers:
MICHAEL B. GERRARD, Director, Center for Climate Change Law, Columbia Law School; 
ADAM FREED, Senior Policy Advisor for Climate Change Adaptation, New York City Mayor’s Office

Sponsored by: Committee on Transportation, John Dellaportas, Chair; Committee on International Environmental Law, Adeeb Fadil, Chair

There is no charge for this program. Registration is required

Location

42 West 44th St. (bet. 5th & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
United States
40° 44' 34.4184" N, 73° 59' 34.0908" W
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