The MBTA and the Institute for Human Centered Design seek Newton seniors and people with disabilities to participate in site visits and workshops concerning the existing Newtonville, West Newton, and Auburndale Commuter Rail Stations, and replacement stations now being planned.  
 
We want to hear your ideas about how the new stations can best be designed to meet your needs.  
 
You will receive an Amazon gift card in exchange for your participation.  
 
Interested? Have questions? Please email Jan Carpman, PhD, at jcarpman@ihcdesign.org or call 617-695-1225 x241  
 
Station Site Visits (Please choose one)  
Thursday, February 13: 1 pm - 2 pm, Newtonville Station  
Monday, February 17: 1 pm - 2 pm, West Newton Station  
Thursday, February 20: 1 pm - 2 pm, Auburndale Station  
 
Workshops (Please choose one)  
All workshops will be held at the Newton Free Library, Main Branch, 330 Homer St, Newton, MA 02459  
Friday, February 14: 1 pm - 3 pm  
Tuesday, February 18: 1 pm - 3 pm  
Friday, February 21: 1 pm - 3 pm  
 
Accommodations: Upon request (preferably 14 days in advance), IHCD will provide auxiliary aids and services leading to effective communication for people with disabilities, seniors, and people whose first language is not English.  
 
For more information about the MBTA project: https://mbta.com/projects/newton-commuter-rail-accessibility-improvements  
 
For more information about IHCD: https://www.humancentereddesign.org