SPCC/FRP 40-Hour Inspector Training Course November 13-17, 2006 Boston, MA
LOGISTICS
Training Location
EPA Region 1 1 Congress Street, Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023 http://www.epa.gov/region1/
Training Times
Monday, November 13: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday, November 14: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday, November 15: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday, November 16: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday, November 17: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Facility Visit, offsite)
Note that there will be a “take-home” final exam that must be completed Thursday night. Throughout the week, there may be other homework assignments and reading material.
Lodging Options
The following hotels have been chosen due to their convenient location to the EPA, Region 1 office. Please note that participants are responsible for making all of their own hotel accommodation reservations; OEM has not made any arrangements with these hotels. We provide this list as an example of the options available. ** Due to the limited availability of hotels in the area, please book your accommodations as soon as possible. **
Millennium Bostonian Hotel Boston Onyx Hotel (~ 5 minute walk) (~ 5 minute walk) 26 North St., 155 Portland St. Boston, MA Boston, MA 02109 02114 617.523.3600 617.557-9955 http://www.millenniumhotels.com http://www.onyxhotel.com/
Marriott Long Wharf Residence Inn (~ 20 minute walk) (~ 20 minute walk) 296 State St. 44 Charles River Ave Boston, MA Charlestown, MA 02109 02129 617.227.0800 617.242.9000 http://marriott.com/ ResidenceInn.com
Royal Sonesta Hotel 40 Edwin Land Boulevard, Cambridge, MA 02142 617.806.4200 http://www.sonesta.com/
1 Transportation Options from Boston Logan International Airport
**Note: The following transportation options were retrieved from http://www.airwise.com/airports/us/BOS/.
Taxi: Taxis are located outside of each terminal’s Arrival area. Once departing from your flight, follow the signs to baggage claim. There you will see signs indicating where Taxis are located on the forecourt. All taxis should follow a standard charge system—which is all metered— so no one taxi company is preferred over another. However always find out fare prices before entering a taxi.
Travel Time: 20-30 minutes Fare: $20-$45
Train: The MBTA Line is locally known as the “T”. Free, blue and white shuttle buses run to and from the T every 10-15 minutes. When boarding the bus, make sure your final destination is the “MBTA Blue Line to Airport Station.” If your arrival terminal is A or B, look for Shuttle #22. If your arrival terminal is C or E, look for Shuttle # 33. **Note: Once in the subway system you may be required to change lines. From the airport you will be boarding the Blue Line. Call your hotel and ask for more explicit directions.**
The T runs from 5:30 am-12:30 am daily. Trains run every 4-11 minutes Train Fair: $1.25 o 1 day pass: $7.50 o 3 day pass: $18.00 o 7 day pass: $35.00 Bus/Van: The MBTA Silver Line is a rapid transit bus service linking the airport to many downtown areas. Bus fare: $1.25.
A number of companies run bus and shared van services from Logan airport. Once on the forecourt look for yellow signs marked “Shared Vans.” Vans cycle every 10-15 minutes. Reservations are normally required, so you may want to do this before you land in Boston. The following services are available:
Ace American operate a shared van service to many Boston hotels. Details from 800 517-2281. o Travel Time: 35-45 minutes o Fare: $14.50 City Transportation operates to Boston hotels. Details from (617) 331.8388. o Travel time: 35-40 minutes o Fare: N/A
2 Directions to EPA New England, Region 1
Logan International (BOS) to Congress 1 Street:
Driving: **Note: The following directions were retrieved via Mapquest at Mapquest.com.
Start out going North on Terminal C/Terminal D (0.1 miles) Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto ramp (0.8 miles) Stay STRAIGHT to go onto MA-1A S/ WILLIAM F MCCLELLAN HWY/ EAST BOSTON EXPY (Portions of this HWY may be subject to Toll fees. Have loose change available)(1.5 miles) Turn SLIGHT left to take the ramp toward I-93 NORTH/GOVERNMENT CENTER (<0.1 miles) Take the ramp toward GOV'T CTR. (0.1 miles) Turn SLIGHT LEFT to take the ramp toward GOV'T CENTER / FANEUIL HALL (<0.1 miles) Stay STRAIGHT to go onto NEW CHARDON ST. (<0.1 miles) Turn SHARP LEFT onto MERRIMAC ST. (<0.1 miles) Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto CONGRESS ST. (<0.1 miles) End at US Env Protection Agency 1 Congress St, Boston, MA 02114, US
*Please note that exits and roadways change, close and open all the time due to the Big Dig. These directions may have inaccuracies. Public Transportation is the way to go in Boston.
3 Parking Garage:
If you choose to park your car you may do so in the "Kinney System Government Center Parking Garage." This garage is located directly under Region one offices. However, access to the building cannot be granted via garage elevators. To enter the building: Exit garage onto street level Walk to the pedestrian entrance located at the corner of Congress and New Chardon Street. th Take the elevators to the 11 floor to the Region one’s main reception area.
Train:
**Note: The following directions were retrieved at Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority at http://trip.mbta.com/cgi-bin/index.pl.
If your arrival terminal is A or B, look for Shuttle #22. If your arrival terminal is C or E, look for Shuttle # 33. Arrive at Airport Station platform and board the Blue Lint Train headed Westbound Exit at Bowdoin Station Blue Line Platform (10 –15 minutes) Exit to street level and proceed with the following walking directions (0.24 miles): o Walk a short distance S on Brattle Way o Turn left on Cambridge St. o Walk approx. 1 block E on Cambridge St. o Turn left on New Sudbury St. o Walk approx. 2 blocks NE on New Sudbury St.
Dining
Boston is a bustling city where finding something to eat won’t be a problem; however trying to decide on just one of the MANY restaurants will be! Wherever you decide to stay within the downtown area, you will be just minutes away from three very different but entertaining restaurant “hubs”: Northend (Italian), Saneuil Hall (Sea Food, Burgers, Street Performers), and Back Bay (Fine Dining/ Steak Houses). **Note: All restaurants are within a 10-15 minute walk. The restaurants listed are merely examples of possible dining options. There are over 300 restaurants within a 10-15 minute walk. **
Breakfast Options: Boston is mainly known for its lunch and dinner, but for those who need that quick bite in the morning please make note of the following restaurants:
Duncan Donuts Star Bucks North Street Grill Au Bon Pain Kinsale
Lunch/Dinner Options: North End: Lucca Mare Neptune Oyster
4 Saneuil Hall: King Fish Hall McCormick & Schmick Union Oyster House (Oldest Restaurant in Boston) Legal Sea Food Quincy Market (located in Saneuil Hall) Salty Dog
Back Bay: Steak Houses Abe and Louie The Capitol Grill Grill 23
Desserts: Mikes Pastry Modern Pastry
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