[Blindtlk] Paratransit vs. Fixed Route.

[Gloria Whipple]

If I am riding Paratransit or the fixed rout, I don't expect someone to give
up their seat. I figure, first come, first serve!

I hate pity!


Gloria Whipple
Corresponding Secretary
Inland Empire chapter
nfb of WA


-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Roberthansen1970 at gmail.com
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 11:58
To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Paratransit vs. Fixed Route.

Amen to that. I was sitting across from someone where i go to work and she
was on the phone begging for a ride free card and paratransit permit. Now
inside chicago you can use regular  buses and trains. She also wanted a taxi
access card. I will not take subsodized cabs period. No no no. I would
rather walk than bow down to pitty. I even refuse rhe so called priority
seat. I know all too well about segregated seating. This is jim crowe for
the blind.          Robert hansen
-----Original Message-----
Date: Monday, May 02, 2011 1:39:37 pm
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
From: "Mary Mc Gee" <mmcatitude at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Paratransit vs. Fixed Route.

Hi, All;

            I wouldn't take Paratransit for anything!  I've heard too many
bad stories about it, e.g. you don't get where you're going on time.  That's
not the reason I won't use it, however.  I don't believe blind people need
it, pure and simple.  We are physically capable of riding the fixed route
transit, even if we have to walk a ways to a bus stop.  We're capable of
using cabs or paying private drivers if we don't want to take the bus.  

            I use the fixed route bus a lot.  If I have to carry things or
have to do something at a certain time, I hire a private driver.  All of the
DART busses are now wheelchair accessible, so I, in ways, don't see the
point of Paratransit anymore, unless it's for people who can't get to a
fixed route stop.  

            I live in downtown Des Moines and, believe me, I've seen some
characters on and off the bus!  Now one has ever caused me a problem or put
me in fear.  I assume the "characters" exist in all cities, so I can kind of
understand the fear factor.  However, I'm willing to take the risk and deal
with anything that might arise and be able to demonstrate that I'm a
competent blind person.

            I spent over a year in Chicago and rode the fixed route transit
all the time.  I just wish Des Moines had the system Chicago had then!  I
could go wherever I wanted whenever on the CTA and never hired a driver.

Sincerely,

Mary

 

 

 

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