[Blindtlk] Paratransit Vs. fixed Routes

[Cindy Handel]

I use paratransit, in some instances.  We have fixed route transportation. 
But, there is one bus an hour, in the morning; nothing for about three hours 
in the middle of the day, and then one bus an hour until 6:00pm.  If I were 
to take fixed route transportation to my piano lesson, I'd have to get a bus 
from my home into town; transfer and then walk a distance to get to my 
lesson.  I'd have to do the same for the return.  So, for a one hour lesson, 
I'd be traveling at least four hours.

I don't know if this is the case everywhere, but here, I can only take 
paratransit in the area where there is fixed route transportation.  If they 
should discontinue it in my area, paratransit would also be discontinued, 
for me.  I don't know why this is.  But, it seems we have either all or 
nothing!

Cindy
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David" <davidb521 at gmail.com>
To: "'Blind Talk Mailing List'" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 1:17 PM
Subject: [Blindtlk] Paratransit Vs. fixed Routes


Hello. I was reading the thread discussing the pros and cons of blind
driving, and noticed some discussion regarding paratransit versus fixed
routes. What I am wondering is this. Does paratransit in most cities closely
follow fixed routes within a certain radius as I assume it does in Palm
Beach County? From what I read from the list, paratransit is neither
superior or inferior to fixed routes, hence it's name. Therefore, if
blindness is your only disability, and your travel skills enable you to
travel anywhere you please with confidence, as is the case with me, what are
the advantages of paratransit, if any? I am interested in hearing your
thoughts on this.

David

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