[Greater-baltimore] FW: [Nfbmd] FWD: MTA BNIP Comment Period Open through Nov 30

[Ringlein, Ellen]

When you make your comment online, be sure to mention the importance of accessibility.  It can only help, though it probably won't be enough by itself to ensure that we will be able to use such a future app.

Ellen

-----Original Message-----
From: Greater-baltimore [mailto:greater-baltimore-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David Bouchard
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2013 3:51 PM
To: NFB of Maryland Baltimore Chapter Discussion List
Cc: NFB of Maryland Baltimore Chapter Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Greater-baltimore] FW: [Nfbmd] FWD: MTA BNIP Comment Period Open through Nov 30

Hello, all. The Next Bus suggestion has indeed been suggested countless times, and is probably one of the most desired improvements for the service. The MTA has stated on the Mind Mixer site that it is currently working on implementing this technology, and has even said that there are people working on the coding right now. I think it is important for us to reach out to the MTA to ensure that whatever app or platform they use is accessible.

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


> On Nov 21, 2013, at 3:22 PM, "Ringlein, Ellen" <ERinglein at nfb.org> wrote:
>
> Fellow Federationists,
>
> I think we should use this opportunity to make suggestions to MTA and get our comments in .
>
> I personally really would like to see a mobile app that would let you know, when the bus will show up at your stop, like the Charm City Circulator has.  Someone already suggested this online.  Now we just have to hope that lots of people will endorse this idea, so that the MTA will be encouraged to implement it.  I hope many of you will go online and put in your comments.  You can also call.
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> Cordially,
>
> Ellen
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Greater-baltimore [mailto:greater-baltimore-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Danielsen, Chris
> Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2013 1:12 PM
> To: Greater Baltimore Chapter (greater-baltimore at nfbnet.org)
> Subject: [Greater-baltimore] FW: [Nfbmd] FWD: MTA BNIP Comment Period Open through Nov 30
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>
>
> Christopher S. Danielsen, J.D.
> Director of Public Relations
> National Federation of the Blind
>
> From: Nfbmd [mailto:nfbmd-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Steve Brand
> Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2013 1:09 PM
> To: Nfbmd at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Nfbmd] FWD: MTA BNIP Comment Period Open through Nov 30
>
> From MTA
>
>
> BNIP Comment Period Open through November 30, 2013.
>
> We are very excited! Our customers have exceeded our expectations in response to the call to submit comments and ideas for the Bus Network Improvement Project-BNIP.As of today, November 21, 2013, our totals are:
>
> 2,225 Total Interactions
> 520 Active Participants on out MindMixer site
> 400 People at Workshops and Popups
> Over 100 ideas submitted on the hotline
>
> Our customer comments, ideas, and questions have truly impressed us…we received many insightful and well thought out responses! The customer comment portion of the project is open until November 30th and we invite you to join the conversation.
>
> Let us hear from you, in whatever way makes the most sense for your time and schedule. Visit http://mtamaryland.mindmixer.com to join in the online discussion, post your ideas, respond to questions and get previews of our latest findings. You can also follow us on Facebook or Twitter (#mtabnip). Call 410-454-1998 and leave us a voice mail with your thoughts on how to make everyone’s ride better.
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