Science on Tap: The Road to Better Transit

Name: Science on Tap: The Road to Better Transit
Start: 2025-10-21T19:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-10-21T20:00:00-07:00
Location: Ground Control (Bottle Shop and Taproom)

Schedule

Tue Oct 21 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Ground Control (Bottle Shop and Taproom) | Wenatchee, WA

This event is hosted at Ground Control in Wenatchee.
Come join Wenatchee River Institute for Science On Tap! This casual, free event is a great opportunity to gather, socialize, and learn about an exciting science topic from a member of our community. No prior science knowledge necessary! Speakers will give a talk on their latest research or a science topic they are passionate about, with some time afterwards for discussion or Q&A. Presentations start at 7pm – arrive early to grab a drink and get a seat!
Presentation: The Road to Better Transit: Strategies, Success, and Going Fare-Free
Description: Have you ever wondered what really makes transit systems work—not just locally, but across the country? With her nearly two decades of experience shaping transit networks nationwide, Cristina will take you behind the curtain to explore what drives great service. From the planning decisions behind Link Transit's regional network to how the agency made the case to go fare-free, she'll also reveal how smart strategies and big ideas come together to move communities forward.
Presenter:
Cristina Barone is the Founder of Barone Transit Planning, a company providing professional transit planning consulting services for agencies in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Prior to founding Barone Transit Planning in 2024, Cristina’s most recent role was Planning & Development Manager at Link Transit.
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