[Massachusetts-NFB] Correction FW: Update on autonomous vehicles in Boston

Thu Nov 13 16:10:46 UTC 2025

Hi Stephen,

It only was announced on Friday, so it was a short notice for a lot of people.

The picture should be on CCB’s social media page soon if it isn’t already.

Adam

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Subject: Re: [Massachusetts-NFB] Correction FW: Update on autonomous vehicles in Boston

Hey Adam, that’s cool that you went to that meeting.

I found out about it after the fact or I would’ve been at it also.

Glad you got a picture of the whole group that is cool.

Regards,

Stephen

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On Nov 12, 2025, at 1:05 PM, Shara Winton via Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org <mailto:massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

That’s awesome!!

Shara Winton

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Subject: Re: [Massachusetts-NFB] Correction FW: Update on autonomous vehicles in Boston

Hi Shara,

Yesterday Hannah Tutin from Waymo came to the Carroll Center for the blind to do a presentation.

Waymo is still very much in the development since it is waiting for legislature’s approval.

They would like to be used Nation-wide as well as globally.

Since Waymo’s are not legal to be driven in Massachusetts at this time a Jaguar I-Pace was trailered in from New York toto the Carroll Center.

We all got a group picture standing outside the Waymo as we talked to Hannah.

Hannah’s contact information is Hannah Tutin

Email: Htutin at waymo.com <mailto:Htutin at waymo.com> 

Phone: 804-347-7339

Aside from Rashid and I being in attendance, Greg Donnelly, Michelle Georges, Natalie DiLeo, David Kingsbury, Brian Switzer, and Marianne Gillmore were all in attendance

Adam Roberge.

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Subject: [Massachusetts-NFB] Correction FW: Update on autonomous vehicles in Boston

Apparently, this is not going to be part of Boston Public Radio’s broadcast. But the café is still open. I hope to see you there. 

Shara Winton

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Subject: Update on autonomous vehicles in Boston 

Hello NFB Family and Friends,

Thank you  to all of you who attended the Boston City hearing on October 28. I know that Rashad and Stephen went and testified. Jen Bose also went to represent  and I learned last night, that Shirley was also there.   I attended on Zoom. I believe  that  the presence of our members and other people who are blind and who have other  disabilities made a difference in how the members of the council viewed  the proposed Ordinance 1432.  The day after the hearing when the Committee  met to vote on the ordinance banning autonomous driving they delayed the vote. I consider this to be a step in the right direction.   It is my impression  that the fact  that we were there, helped them to delay the voting of the ordinance.  once they were able to hear from members of the blindness and disability community they realized the issue was not simply about the employment of union drivers but also the ability of people with disabilities to live a more fulfilled and independent life with greater access to education, employment, entertainment, healthcare, and much more! So again, thank you for your support!

In addition,  WGBH is holding a forum on Boston and Autonomous Vehicles next Monday, November 17 at the Boston Public Library from 12 noon -1. You can attend either in person or watch on YouTube. They also have a café   in the area where the studio is located there, so you could enjoy lunch before or after this segment. The Boston Public radio, actually lasts from 11AM until 2PM. You can stay for just part of the time or the entire time. I have been there a few times to talk with leaders of our state and local governments. 

I am planning to  attend  in person.  If you  want to join me, please contact me or just be there. 

Click below for more information.

https://www.wgbh.org/forum-network/lectures/how-will-boston-deal-with-the-arrival-of-autonomous-vehicles

With Love, Hope and Determination,

Shara

Shara Winton

President, National federation of the Blind of Massachusetts

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sharawinton at gmail.com <mailto:sharawinton at gmail.com> 

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