[Ct-nfb] TRANSPORTATION
Joe ToLove
lovenergy at optonline.net
Tue Jun 21 02:33:31 UTC 2011
Justin,
You're right, but you're talking to an old man and that was before we had
Paratransit and/or laptops. Today it might have worked out for me and other
comuters, so...
Joe
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From: "Salisbury, Justin Mark" <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
To: "NFB of Connecticut Mailing List" <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 8:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Ct-nfb] TRANSPORTATION
I wouldn't expect a bus company to change their route timing for one
customer. That could displace a whole lot more customers than it would
help. Paratransit, of course, functions on a more individual basis and
should cater to your needs.
I would recommend getting to work early-never late if you can help it-and
bringing something else to do for the extra time in the morning before your
shift. For example, that would be a great time to do your email.
Justin
Justin M. Salisbury
Undergraduate Student
The University Honors Program
East Carolina University
salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change
the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” —MARGARET MEAD
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From: ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org [ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of Joe
ToLove [lovenergy at optonline.net]
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 9:12 AM
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Subject: Re: [Ct-nfb] TRANSPORTATION
Man do I wish that I had known that when working, either caught or missed an
erlier bus. had to either lose 15 minutes pay or sit around for 45 minutes
waiting for the next. Maybe if I had gotten the right people I could have
gotten the schedule changed very slightly?
Joe
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From: Blindhands at aol.com<mailto:Blindhands at aol.com>
To: ct-nfb at nfbnet.org<mailto:ct-nfb at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 11:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Ct-nfb] TRANSPORTATION
I had an interesting conversation with a politician in my home town. His
job is in my town and not at the state level. I was telling him about the
situation with using the 2 transit systems and he told me to call my town
hall. He said to find out which politician covers my part of the town and
talk to that person. He told me that in Stratford there are 2 people that
are kinda like delegates that will work with individuals with issues with
the transit system. He also said the politician in my area should help me
too. The more people standing with you will help convince the bus service
to do things to help their paying customers.
I wish I knew this when I started my job and felt I didn't have a chance of
working this out. It took a lot of calling and talking with both transit
services to get them both to give a little to accomplish getting there.
Bridgeport only goes to K Mart in Milford and My Ride supposely only goes
to the Shopping Mall on the post road. Well they finally agreed to both go
to Milford Hospital and that is where I make the connection.
Joyce Kane
www.KraftersKorner.org<http://www.krafterskorner.org/>
Blindhands at AOL.com
In a message dated 6/19/2011 10:37:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu writes:
To Trudy, et. al,
If you want to make a change in your local public transportation system,
I seriously encourage you to get people together in your area who use the
system (or will use it if it improves). If you can come up with simple
solutions to the issues at hand, especially ones that incur zero or minor
costs, you may find that your local systems are very receptive to the ideas.
It's important for them to hear from people who will actually be their
customers. For example, if Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the NFB, were to
call a public transit system in a Connecticut town, the first thing that
they're going to wonder is if he's ever going to use it. If they have no
proof that doing what he says is going to benefit them, they may not do it.
If they have ten people who live locally and want to use their transit
system standing in front of them with a complaint, they might really think
about making the change. I'd be more than happy to help brainstorm specific
solutions with you, but I live up in the northeast corner and can't claim to
be a potential customer.
Advocacy is one of the things that the NFB is all about!
Good luck!
Justin
Justin M. Salisbury
Undergraduate Student
The University Honors Program
East Carolina University
salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change
the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” —MARGARET MEAD
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From: ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org [ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of
Trudy Swenson [trudyswenson at charter.net]
Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 8:45 AM
To: 'NFB of Connecticut Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [Ct-nfb] TRANSPORTATION
I’ve been following this thread closely. Over the years, my family has
experienced many difficulties and frustrations with the dismal state of
public transportation in our area. I empathize with all of you regarding
lousy and inadequate scheduling, delayed and canceled rides, and the often
shoddy conditions found in the transit system. I have a question for all
participants on this listserv: why is there so much focus and enthusiasm on
the effort to put blind people behind the wheel of a car and absolutely none
on improving public transportation?
Driving a car despite blindness seems a very attractive goal. We all want
the freedom and independence to go where we want to go when we want to go
there. Nevertheless it will be years before a method is perfected. Huge
dollar amounts will be expended for research and fabrication and
manufacturing. This doesn’t take into account a massive educational
campaign to gain acceptance in the public arena. If and when a blind person
is put behind the wheel of a fast moving car in highway traffic that vehicle
will surely be beyond the financial reach of most people I know, blind or
sighted.
On the other hand public transportation, however lousy it is, exists to some
degree almost everywhere. There are many simple things that could be done to
make it better. As a group that depends on this mode of getting around, we
have a collective voice. Energy devoted to this issue might very well
effectively improve our lives now.
Thank you for letting me air my opinion. I look forward to your comments.
Trudy
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Of Richard McGaffin
Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 7:08 AM
To: NFB of Connecticut Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Ct-nfb] TRANSPORTATION
Good morning folks:
about the transit thing I refuse to use it, I will walk take a city bus, or
bug my family for rides if I have too, the para transit sucks to put it
bluntly they're never on time and when I did use it. It made me late for
work.
--- On Fri, 6/17/11, Suzanne Westhaver
<swesthaver at comcast.net<mailto:swesthaver at comcast.net>> wrote:
From: Suzanne Westhaver
<swesthaver at comcast.net<mailto:swesthaver at comcast.net>>
Subject: Re: [Ct-nfb] TRANSPORTATION
To: "NFB of Connecticut Mailing List"
<ct-nfb at nfbnet.org<mailto:ct-nfb at nfbnet.org>>
Date: Friday, June 17, 2011, 10:41 PM
Hi, Joyce. I think working the two transits to coordinate is trickier
too. I have used the Waterbury/New Haven connection to connect in New
Haven on rare occasions when I need to get to a law office in New Haven and
have had good luck, but New Haven si a very busy transit system.
Nice thing about Waterbury is they run later now. You can get a ride up
until 9 p.m. which it used to be 5 p.m. was the latest. Now they are
talking about extending service until 11 p.m. which is verynice for people
that ork later or 2nd shift or just want to do stuff in the evening.
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