[il-talk] Fwd: Pace Moving Forward: March 20, 2015

[Glenn III]

Oh, that's interesting, the sidewalks in particular need work at our
terminal, the unevenness and cracks alone I would think make it non ADA
compliant for wheel chairs. but, I wonder exactly what the renovation
design is supposed to be.

-Glenn Moore III
State Secretary,
National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
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On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 2:15 PM, Robert A. Hansen via il-talk <
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> Date: Mar 20, 2015 11:55 AM
> Subject: Pace Moving Forward: March 20, 2015
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> > Pace Moving Forward
> > Volume XII, Issue 4
> > March 20, 2014
> >
> > Pace to renovate Elgin TC this summer
> >
> > The Pace Board of Directors approved a contract at their March meeting
> with a construction company to perform mid-life renovations and
> improvements to the Elgin Transportation Center.
> > The work is slated to begin in late spring and includes complete
> reconstruction of the indoor waiting area, which will feature
> energy-efficient elements and environmentally sustainable building
> materials.
> > The renovation will take place in coordination with a streetscaping and
> beautification plan that's already underway in downtown Elgin. The
> transportation center is located along the banks of the Fox River, adjacent
> to the Elgin Station on Metra's Milwaukee District West Line, so facility
> upgrades- including repainting the facility's canopy- will contribute to
> the streetscaping effort.
> > Other work includes repairs to the concrete structural deck and
> riverbank work, security improvements, ADA-compliant features, and utility
> upgrades. The project will be funded primarily by two Federal
> Transportation Administration grants.
> > The transportation center was originally owned by the City of Elgin and
> was transferred to Pace in 1995 when Pace assumed responsibility for bus
> operations in the area.
> >
> > If you see something, say something
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> > Pace reminds all of its riders to remain vigilant in helping to improve
> the safety and security of its system. If you see a suspicious person,
> package, or activity on the bus, please alert your bus operator
> immediately. Remember, safety and security is everyone's responsibility.
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> > - If something doesn't look quite right, please immediately report it to
> the authorities.
> > - Take initiative and become the community's eyes and ears.
> > We can all count on a safe ride if we look out for each other. If you
> witness any type of suspicious activity, we are all counting on you to
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> Association (APTA), the Community Transportation Association of America
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> Security Administration (TSA).
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