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

[Jim McCarthy]

I think an accessible next bus app of some kind would be a great help. The other factor I think is problematic for this system is either runs missed (in other words, a scheduled run never happens) and or the back to back busses I think we all see. I am not sure if these are two different issues are part of the same one. The missed routs probably results from drivers calling in sick probably contractual obligations with drivers. That may mean cha'nges will be difficult to achieve.

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> On Nov 21, 2013, at 3:54 PM, "Ringlein, Ellen" <ERinglein at nfb.org> wrote:
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> 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:
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>> Fellow Federationists,
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>> 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.
>> 
>> 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