Arresting Demand: A National Colloquium May 3 -4, 2012, Boston, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the location of the colloquium?

We are hosting the colloquium at the Westin Copley Place, located at 10 Huntington, Avenue Boston, MA 02116. Please visit their website at www.westin.com/Boston.

2. I have already registered but cannot attend. Can I cancel or transfer my registration?

Yes, you may transfer your registration to a colleague in order to take your place at the conference. However, you will be responsible for any fees related to changes made to your travel arrangements.

3. Can I invite a guest to the conference?

If you would like to invite a guest or suggest a colleague that should be added to our list please contact Alyssa Ozimek-Maier.

4. When is the registration deadline?

Friday, April 6, is the registration deadline for the colloquium. If there is a circumstance that will prevent you from completing your registration by that time please contact Alyssa Ozimek-Maier.

5. What meals will be provided during the conference?

All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) will be provided during the two day colloquium. Please be sure to notify us of any dietary preferences, via registration and we will work diligently to make sure that each request is respected.

6. I have questions about my travel arrangements. Who should I contact?

Any questions regarding your personal travel arrangements should be directed to Travel Collaborative at [email protected].

7. Will parking be available?

Parking at the hotel will be available through valet service only courtesy of Hunt Alternatives Fund. Other parking options are available within a 5 minute walk.

8. How to arrive to the Westin Copley Place hotel?

Via Public Transportation (MBTA)

General Information The MBTA begins service daily from 6:00 AM - 1:00 AM. The schedule varies based on line, day of week, and reliability of the train schedule. The cost is between $1.70 - $2.00 per ride. The closest subway stations are Copley Station (on the Green Line) and Back Bay (on the Orange Line). Both stations are within 1 block of the hotel.

MBTA from Logan Airport to The Westin Copley Place

From airport terminal take a Massport shuttle bus to the Airport subway station. Take an inbound Blue Line train to Government Center. Change at Government Center for the Green Line. Take any Green Line train to Copley Station. Exit Copley station to Boylston Street. Make a right onto Dartmouth Street. Turn right onto MA-9 W; the hotel will be on the right.

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From airport terminal take any Silver Line bus to South Station. Change at South Station for the Red Line. Take an Alewife bound Red line train to Park Street. Change at Park Street for the Green Line. Take any Green Line train to Copley Station. Exit Copley station to Boylston Street. Make a right onto Dartmouth Street. Turn right onto MA-9 W; the hotel will be on the right.

MBTA from throughout Boston to The Westin Copley Place

From Back Bay Station (guests arriving via Amtrak's Acela and Regional trains, MBTA Commuter Rail and Orange Line): Exit onto Dartmouth Street. Cross Dartmouth Street and enter the Copley Place Mall (to the left of Neiman Marcus). Go up escalator and turn right at Louis Vuitton. Cross the glass footbridge, and follow the walkway past the Starbucks. The entrance to The Westin Copley Place is on the right.

North Station (guests arriving via Amtrak's Downeaster trains, MBTA Commuter Rail and Orange and Green Line): Take a Green Line train heading to Copley Station. Exit Copley station to Boylston Street. Make a right onto Dartmouth Street. Turn right onto MA-9 W; the hotel will be on the right.

South Station (guests arriving via Amtrak's Acela and Regional trains, MBTA Commuter Rail and Red Line and inter-city bus lines): From South Station bus terminal or train platform walk to the Red Line Subway entrance. Take an "Alewife" bound Red Line train to Park Street. At Park Street, change to the Green Line train towards Copley Station. Exit Copley station to Boylston Street. Make a right onto Dartmouth Street. Turn right onto MA-9 W; the hotel will be on the right.

Via Car

Driving Directions

From Boston Logan International Airport Take the Ted Williams Tunnel to Interstate 93 North. Proceed on I-93 North to Storrow Drive (Exit 26). Proceed to Copley Square. Turn right onto Beacon and continue for 2 blocks. Turn left on Clarendon Street. Continue on Clarendon for 5 blocks and turn right on St. James. Proceed to the hotel.

From North Take Interstate 93 South to Exit 26 (North Station/Storrow Drive). After approximately 1 mile turn left to Copley Square. At the first light, turn right onto Beacon. Proceed 2 blocks and turn left on Clarendon. Turn right on St. James. Continue 2 blocks to the Westin Copley Place. The hotel is on the left.

From West From the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90 East), take Exit 22 (Prudential- Copley). Stay to the right and follow signs for Copley Square. When you exit the tunnel the Westin Copley Place will be on the left. You will need to turn left on Dartmouth and then turn left on Huntington to reach the hotel entrance.

From South Take Interstate 93 North and take Exit 18 (Mass Avenue). Bear right onto Mass Avenue. At the sixth set of traffic lights and turn right onto Columbus Avenue. Proceed to Dartmouth and turn left. At the second set of traffic lights, turn left onto Huntington Avenue. The Westin Copley Place will be on the left.

Car Service Information

Green Transportation is available through Planet Tran at www.planettran.com. They offer hybrid and Flex-Fuel vehicles in their fleet.

For More Information: Alyssa Ozimek-Maier: [email protected]