[Greater-baltimore] [Greater-Baltimore] June 2013 Bus Stop Modification

Tue May 28 18:11:37 UTC 2013

FYI, I do know that transit updates can still be heard in the mornings
and afternoons on WLIF, 101.9 FM. From time to time I hear transit
information during traffic reports on WBAL, but they don't do regular
MTA updates.

Chris Nusbaum

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On May 28, 2013, at 2:00 PM, "Danielsen, Chris" <CDanielsen at nfb.org> wrote:

> Although the MTA does a lousy job of publicizing it, there is a number that you can call, (410) 500-4444, between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. and between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. for the latest transit updates. These are similar to the ones you hear, or used to hear, on WYPR. Since I don't use public transit very often anymore, I do not know how reliable they are, but they are supposed to be current each day for the morning and afternoon peak rider periods. I do plan to put together a Transportation Agenda for a chapter meeting soon.
>
> Chris
>
>
> Christopher S. Danielsen, J.D.
> Director of Public Relations
> National Federation of the Blind
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Greater-baltimore [mailto:greater-baltimore-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David Bouchard
> Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:03 PM
> To: NFB of Maryland Baltimore Chapter Discussion List
> Cc: NFB of Maryland Baltimore Chapter Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [Greater-baltimore] [Greater-Baltimore] June 2013 Bus Stop Modification
>
> These are some of the same concerns that I have. Also, another concern is being passed by by a bus, such as the 11 and 27, which are at times quite unreliable. Furthermore, I agree with Ronza in that route diversions should be better communicated to the customer. I usually receive long-term diversion announcements, but no notification of unplanned diversions, such as at an accident. I sometimes overhear these unplanned diversions on the operator's radio of such occurrences, and this knowledge should be available to everyone.
>
> Regards,
> David Bouchard
> Residential Manager
> Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
> 300 W Lombard ST (Camden Court Apartments), Baltimore, MD 21201
> Phone: (662) 312-4161
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>
> On May 28, 2013, at 12:22 PM, "Othman, Ronza (CMS/OEOCR)" <Ronza.Othman at cms.hhs.gov> wrote:
>
>> Steve,
>>
>> Are you the person to whom we should raise concerns about particular stops?
>>
>> Last fall, MTA added a stop on several lines at Security and Kennecott.  Many of us cheered the addition of this stop because it cuts down on about a mile walk from each of the nearest bus stops.  The problem is that the stop on the westbound side of the street is in the middle of nowhere – there is not a stop sign anywhere near by, nor a traffic light, or any other sort of indication that people might be crossing.  In the past 3 months, there have been 5 pedestrians hit crossing Security at that stop.  This isn’t a blindness problem – it’s a passenger/pedestrian problem.  Who can we talk with to help us work out some sort of solution with the county or whoever is in charge of such things?
>>
>> In addition, it seems that the complaints line is ineffectual at best,
>> but they cut the hours of the customer service center so now you can’t
>> even get a person after 7 PM.  Most of the drivers seem to be pulling
>> their shenanigans after 7 (I’ve waited more than 3 hours for a bus
>> that is supposed to come every 15 minutes more often than I can
>> count).  What are they doing to address immediate concerns of
>> passengers when those concerns fall outside of the customer service
>> hours?  What are they doing to let people know that buses are being
>> pulled off their routes and scheduled times (the automated line is
>> never updated but a live person can say “there’s an accident causing a
>> detour and you have to pick up the bus at X” or “there’s too much snow
>> and the bus can’t come up the hill so go to stop X.”)
>>
>> Finally, are they working on an app like the Circulator and WMATA have to let you know how close your bus is?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Ronza
>>
>>
>>
>> From: Greater-baltimore [mailto:greater-baltimore-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On Behalf Of Steve Brand
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 12:11 PM
>> To: NFB of Maryland Baltimore Chapter Discussion List
>> Subject: Re: [Greater-baltimore] June 2013 Bus Stop Modification
>>
>> They usually tell the committee about proposed changes. I haven't been able to attend the meetings lately. I'm sure they post the proposals on their Web site and there is probably a way to subscribe to email updates.
>> -------- Original Message --------
>> Subject: Re: [Greater-baltimore] June 2013 Bus Stop Modification
>> From: "Ringlein, Ellen" <ERinglein at nfb.org<mailto:ERinglein at nfb.org>>
>> Date: Tue, May 28, 2013 12:02 pm
>> To: NFB of Maryland Baltimore Chapter Discussion List
>> <greater-baltimore at nfbnet.org<mailto:greater-baltimore at nfbnet.org>>
>>
>> Hi Steve,
>>
>> Does the MTA usually tell the CACAT Committee about proposed bus stop modifications, before it's a done deal? And does the committee have any input?
>>
>> I am asking, because in the not too distant past some bus stops were eliminated from my neighborhood and the first I knew about it was that the bus was no longer stopping at these stops.
>>
>> Ellen
>>
>> From: Greater-baltimore [mailto:greater-baltimore-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On Behalf Of Steve Brand
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 11:58 AM
>> To: Greater-baltimore at nfbnet.org<mailto:Greater-baltimore at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: [Greater-baltimore] June 2013 Bus Stop Modification
>>
>> MTA completed its final review of the June 2013 Bus Stop Modification Proposals. The following bus stop eliminations and additions will start June 17, 2013.
>>
>> REMOVE:
>> Washington Blvd. & Archer St. WB
>> Lafayette Ave. & Carrollton St. EB far side Northern Pkwy. & Price
>> Ave. EB nearside
>>
>> ADD:
>> Frankford Ave. & Sinclair Ln. NB
>> Annapolis Rd. & Clare St. NB
>> Metro Dr. & Marian Dr. NB
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