[Cabs-talk] Traveling Independently in Southern California

[Juanita Herrera via Cabs-talk]

Hello Miso,
I currently live in the inland Empire, but I work in LA. I must say that the Paratransit system in LA is way better than it is in the inland Empire. As far as public transportation goes, it is also way better in LA, but since Paratransit isn't the greatest in the inland Empire, I have given up on it completely. Therefore, I resort to only using public transportation when in the inland Empire. It is a pain, but I do plan my routes accordingly and it all seems to work out in the end. I think the key to traveling successfully and independently is planning. Depending on where you want to travel in Southern California, I'd be willing to help out. Let me know if there's anything I can do.
Best Regards,
Juanita 

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> On May 23, 2014, at 7:21 AM, Miso Kwak via Cabs-talk <cabs-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Thank you for your feedback.
> I want to be clear that I do believe in the paratransit service and I have been using it.
> However, I am frustrated with their system (mostly administrative and customer service aspects).
> This particular issue I am currently going through is partially my fault and It's definitely a learning experience.
> I was just wondering if it would be possible to live without it. I will be fine with dealing with the paratransit office a few days later though. I clearly see how it's more efficient than public transportation especially in the inland and orange county area.
> Best,
> Miso
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tina Thomas <judotina48kg at gmail.com>
> To: 'Miso Kwak' <kwakmiso at aol.com>; 'California Association of Blind Students Mailing List' <cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Fri, May 23, 2014 5:35 am
> Subject: RE: [Cabs-talk] Traveling Independently in Southern California
> 
> Hello Miso- Yes, it is doable to travel  independently in the Los Angeles
> area. Paratransit is an option however public transportation is doable. Plan
> your routes, look at the time it would take on public transportation vs.
> paratransit and go from there. If you need assistance with this process,
> please let me know.
> Tina
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cabs-talk [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Miso Kwak
> via Cabs-talk
> Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2014 7:49 PM
> To: cabs-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Cabs-talk] Traveling Independently in Southern California
> 
> Hello everyone,
> This is a rather random question, but I would like to know...
> Do you think Southern California (mainly Los Angeles and a bit of inland
> area and Orange County area) is accessible for blind travelers mostly using
> public transportation?
> Is it something doable and reliable ?
> Or is using Access Services necessary for efficiency?
> Would it be possible to independently (with safety and efficiency) travel
> without riding the Access?
> Miso Kwak
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