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<DIV id=wmQuoteWrapper>-------- Original Message --------<BR>Subject: FW: Freedom Ride Accessible Taxi Program<BR>From: "Sigman, Brian" <<a href="mailto:Brian.Sigman@ct.gov">Brian.Sigman@ct.gov</a>><BR>Date: Thu, June 21, 2012 4:50 pm<BR>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">From:</SPAN></FONT></B><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> Debbie Melaragno [<a href="mailto:deb.ctsilc@gmail.com">mailto:deb.ctsilc@gmail.com</a>] <BR></SPAN></FONT></B><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></FONT></B><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> Wednesday, June 20, 2012 2:23 PM<BR></SPAN></FONT></B><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></FONT></B><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> Fwd: Freedom Ride Accessible Taxi Program<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div></DIV>
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<div><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">ANNOUNCING THE FREEDOM RIDE ACCESSIBLE TAXI PROGRAM <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
<div style="font-size:12pt;mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">The Freedom Ride Accessible Taxi Program is a partnership between Yellow Cab Company and Greater Hartford Transit District, designed to accommodate individuals in the greater Hartford area who need flexibility and accessibility in transportation options beyond the existing ADA paratransit service<FONT color=red><SPAN style="COLOR: red"> </SPAN></FONT>area and hours. The program is funded through the FTA New Freedom<FONT color=#1f497d><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"> </SPAN></FONT>grant program and is administered by the Connecticut Department of Transportation. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
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<div style="font-size:12pt;TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">The voucher program extends beyond the <st1:City w:st="on">ADA</st1:City> paratransit service area and hours<FONT color=red><SPAN style="COLOR: red"> </SPAN></FONT>by providing a pre-paid taxi voucher card at a 50% reduced price to people defined as having a disability under the <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">ADA</st1:place></st1:City> regulations. The voucher may be used for taxi trips that go beyond the ADA service area, during times that ADA paratransit is not available and for same day service 24<FONT color=#1f497d><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"> </SPAN></FONT>hours per day, 7 days per week. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
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<div style="font-size:12pt;TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Individuals are encouraged to call Yellow Cab Company at </SPAN></FONT></B><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><A href="tel:860-666-6666" target=_blank>860-666-6666</A></SPAN></FONT></B><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> at least one hour in advance; however<FONT color=#1f497d><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">,</SPAN></FONT> reservations may be made up to 24 hours in advance. <SPAN style="LETTER-SPACING: -0.15pt">For persons who use TTY, it is recommended that the 711 relay service be used to call Yellow Cab<FONT color=#1f497d><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"> for </SPAN></FONT>a reservation or with any questions. The individual <U>must</U> state they need a wheelchair accessible vehicle when they call. </SPAN>Personal Care Attendants may ride for free with an individual who requires assistance as long as the attendant starts and ends their ride with the voucher holder. Service animals are allowed. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
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<div style="font-size:12pt;TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">The Freedom Ride kick-off date is June 25, 2012. Towns within the service area include: <st1:State w:st="on">Berlin</st1:State>, <st1:City w:st="on">Bloomfield</st1:City>, East Hartford, East Windsor, <st1:City w:st="on">Enfield</st1:City>, <st1:City w:st="on">Farmington</st1:City>, <st1:City w:st="on">Hartford</st1:City>, <st1:City w:st="on">Manchester</st1:City>, <st1:City w:st="on">New Britain</st1:City>, <st1:City w:st="on">Newington</st1:City>, Rocky Hill, <st1:City w:st="on">Simsbury</st1:City>, South Windsor, <st1:City w:st="on">Vernon</st1:City>, West Hartford, <st1:City w:st="on">Wethersfield</st1:City>, <st1:City w:st="on">Windsor</st1:City> and <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Windsor</st1:place></st1:City> Locks.<FONT color=#1f497d><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"> </SPAN></FONT>Freedom Ride trips must originate and/or end in one of these towns.<FONT color=red><SPAN style="COLOR: red"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
<div style="font-size:12pt;mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">We ask that you review and post the attached Freedom Ride Notice. For additional information please see the Greater Hartford Transit District website at: <A href="http://www.hartfordtransit.org/" target=_blank>www.hartfordtransit.org</A> or call our office at <A href="tel:860-247-5329%20Ext.%203100" target=_blank>860-247-5329 Ext. 3100</A>. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
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