[Md-sligo] Transportation

Fri Sep 9 14:40:16 UTC 2016

tomorrow! les talk about this &more NFBtopics tomorrow at longbranch.
see u all tomorrowSaturday

On 9/9/16, Rush, Denise via MD-Sligo <md-sligo at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello Everyone,
>
> I did attend the meeting concerning transportation on 9/8.  The AAC
> Committee and the Metro Access Committee have had several meetings
> concerning the new program.  On Saturday at the Chapter meeting I will
> explain the program.  It is good for some clients and other clients will not
> be able to use the program.  There are many concerns that you have pointed
> out that have been discussed but, WMATA is NOT listening.
>
> Denise A. Rush
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> From: MD-Sligo [mailto:md-sligo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Melissa Ann
> Riccobono via MD-Sligo
> Sent: Friday, September 09, 2016 8:30 AM
> To: 'Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland'
> Cc: Melissa Ann Riccobono
> Subject: Re: [Md-sligo] Transportation
>
> I agree with all of these points! I hope there is a solution which will be a
> good fit for everyone and which will truly enhance this service! It will be
> very interesting to see how all of this plays out.
> Melissa
>
> From: MD-Sligo [mailto:md-sligo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Reyazuddin,
> Yasmin via MD-Sligo
> Sent: Friday, September 09, 2016 8:22 AM
> To: Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland
> Cc: Reyazuddin, Yasmin
> Subject: Re: [Md-sligo] Transportation
>
> Hi Melissa,
> There are few issues which we want to clear up with metro access.
> 1, as in Baltimore people call in a phone number to request the ride. We
> want that.
> 2 The driver needs to come to the door or need to identify himself. Very
> important for the blind population.
> 3 And you will agree with this one, regarding service animals. We want to
> insure that the driver does not leave because there is a dog.
> 4 Some people take more than 5 minutes to be out of the door. The driver
> does not leave them in these situations.
> Not everyone has a smart phone and they cannot use it as well as others. If
> such people want to use the service, they should have it. There should be
> the option of calling a cab through the app or calling a phone number to get
> one.
>
>
>
> Yasmin Reyazuddin
> Aging & Disability Services
> Montgomery County Government
> Department of Health & Human Services
> 401 Hungerford Drive (3rd floor)
> Rockville MD 20850
> 240-777-0311 (MC311)
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> From: MD-Sligo [mailto:md-sligo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Melissa Ann
> Riccobono via MD-Sligo
> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 8:22 PM
> To: 'Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland'
> <md-sligo at nfbnet.org<mailto:md-sligo at nfbnet.org>>
> Cc: Melissa Ann Riccobono
> <melissa at riccobono.us<mailto:melissa at riccobono.us>>
> Subject: Re: [Md-sligo] Transportation
>
> Sorry-I am a bit late to this party, but I wanted to put in a few comments.
>
> Knowing how Uber works, since I take it often in Baltimore, I'm guessing
> that this program would work more like the Taxi Access program in Baltimore.
> This means a few things. First, you would HAVE to call an Uber if you wanted
> to use this service. Metro would not be able to send you an Uber because you
> have to order the Uber through an app on a smart phone. So, if you would
> want to use Metro Access like usual, you would order your rides just as you
> do now. But, if you had a smart phone and wanted the convenience of same day
> service, then you could use Uber. I would assume that there would be a card
> number you would enter in the Uber app. This would allow Metro to be charged
> for your Uber ride, as it said Metro would pay up to $15 per trip. This is
> very similar to the Taxi Access program in Baltimore, but people call into
> the cab company, give their Taxi Access number, and then get their ride.
>
> One would hope that if this system works, those who can and like to use Uber
> will do so. This will lessen Metro Access trips so one would hope Metro
> Access would have a better on time performance and serve the customers who
> use it better. Now I realize this might not be the case, as any paratransit
> has a long way to go to be perfect! And, I could certainly be wrong about
> how the system would work, but I hope I am correct.
> Uber is a fantastic service. You can contact your driver directly, see how
> far away your driver is, know the type of car they are driving, and the
> rates are cheaper than a cab. If you have problems with a driver, you can
> give feedback right away, and I have literally had money refunded for one
> reason or another minutes after I submitted a complaint. You rate each
> driver, and each driver rates you as a customer. This leads, most of the
> time, to polite drivers and polite passengers. It is not perfect...
> Sometimes the GPS tries to navigate the driver on a route that makes no
> sense, and some drivers are bad drivers, rude, or just not very smart...
> Some don't speak English very well... But, on the whole, I think Uber is far
> better than any cab service, and I think it would be wonderful to subsidize
> rides for those who need that help.
> Just some thoughts to consider.
> Melissa
>
> From: MD-Sligo [mailto:md-sligo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michelle
> Clark via MD-Sligo
> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 7:28 PM
> To: 'Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland'
> Cc: Michelle Clark
> Subject: Re: [Md-sligo] Transportation
>
> Debbie,
>
> National Harbor will go in with Sligo for the resolution. I was shocked when
> I read the article.
>
> Michelle
>
> From: MD-Sligo [mailto:md-sligo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Reyazuddin,
> Yasmin via MD-Sligo
> Sent: Thursday, September 8, 2016 9:16 AM
> To: Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland
> <md-sligo at nfbnet.org<mailto:md-sligo at nfbnet.org>>
> Cc: Reyazuddin, Yasmin
> <Yasmin.Reyazuddin at montgomerycountymd.gov<mailto:Yasmin.Reyazuddin at montgomerycountymd.gov>>
> Subject: Re: [Md-sligo] Transportation
>
> Debbie,
> Based upon the article in the post, the RFP will be out end of this month.
> They will  be considering the RFP during the month of December and award the
> contract in January.
> May be we need to have a resolution at the state convention to enforce our
> policy. Another way to ensure that there are no problems later.
>
>
>
> Yasmin Reyazuddin
> Aging & Disability Services
> Montgomery County Government
> Department of Health & Human Services
> 401 Hungerford Drive (3rd floor)
> Rockville MD 20850
> 240-777-0311 (MC311)
> 240-777-1556 (personal)
> 240-777-1495 (fax)
> office hours 8:30 am 5:00 pm
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> From: MD-Sligo [mailto:md-sligo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Brown,
> Debbie via MD-Sligo
> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 9:01 AM
> To: 'Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland'
> <md-sligo at nfbnet.org<mailto:md-sligo at nfbnet.org>>
> Cc: Brown, Debbie <dabro at loc.gov<mailto:dabro at loc.gov>>
> Subject: [Md-sligo] Transportation
>
> Terry, that is a question we all have been asking.
>
> They have to give to the AAC (which Queen is on) a report about missed trips
> and no-shows.  I don't think it was generally broken down by cabs or regular
> contractors.  That is a statistic we need to have.  It sounds as if this
> same-day service is different from the normal MetroAccess, and you would
> know that's what you were doing when you ordered it, and you would hopefully
> understand that's what you were doing.  I know when I call a cab that my
> body had better be outside or it might leave me-although cabs are routinely
> calling before they come these days.  Nothing I have read says that Uber
> will be doing regular MetroAccess trips.  Nevertheless, if MetroAccess is
> managing it, it is in violation of the NFB of Maryland resolution.
>
> Debbie Brown
>
>
> From: MD-Sligo [mailto:md-sligo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Powers,
> Terry (NIH/NCI) [E] via MD-Sligo
> Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2016 4:16 PM
> To: 'Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland'
> Cc: Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E]
> Subject: Re: [Md-sligo] Chapter meeting and upcoming events
>
>
> How can we trust this to go into effect, when some of the cab drivers, now,
> will not go to the door and let a blind person know they are there.  They
> either do not go at all or do not go to the door and put you down as a no
> show, in both cases.
> They were supposed to put on my record, no cabs, but when I change my pick
> up, related to work, then they think they can use a cab.  Once in a while,
> they do use a cab anyway.
> Action is the most reliable for coming to find the client.
> After how Henry's DOORs councilor has been treated by this company, I do not
> trust them.
> How can I communicate if I do not have a smart phone?
>
> What a mess!!!
>
> Terry P.
>
>
> From: Reyazuddin, Yasmin via MD-Sligo [mailto:md-sligo at nfbnet.org]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2016 4:06 PM
> To: Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland
> <md-sligo at nfbnet.org<mailto:md-sligo at nfbnet.org>>
> Cc: Reyazuddin, Yasmin
> <Yasmin.Reyazuddin at montgomerycountymd.gov<mailto:Yasmin.Reyazuddin at montgomerycountymd.gov>>
> Subject: Re: [Md-sligo] Chapter meeting and upcoming events
>
> Debbie,
> At the chapter meeting we would like to get an update about metro access and
> their ability ride program.
> Also we will have the Board of Elections who can register people and quietly
> show the features of the machine.
> Last month meeting you gave out the raffle tickets. I did not get what I
> asked. If I come to the meeting, I will get them. Otherwise, we will wait
> for a better date.
>
>
> Yasmin Reyazuddin
> Aging & Disability Services
> Montgomery County Government
> Department of Health & Human Services
> 401 Hungerford Drive (3rd floor)
> Rockville MD 20850
> 240-777-0311 (MC311)
> 240-777-1556 (personal)
> 240-777-1495 (fax)
> office hours 8:30 am 5:00 pm
> Languages English, Hindi, Urdu, Braille
> This message may contain protected health information or other information
> that is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient,
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> Thank you.
>
>
> From: MD-Sligo [mailto:md-sligo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Brown,
> Debbie via MD-Sligo
> Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2016 11:57 AM
> To: 'Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland'
> <md-sligo at nfbnet.org<mailto:md-sligo at nfbnet.org>>
> Cc: Brown, Debbie <dabro at loc.gov<mailto:dabro at loc.gov>>
> Subject: [Md-sligo] Chapter meeting and upcoming events
>
> The chapter meeting will be at the Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Avenue,
> at 1:30.
>
> We have many events coming up in September and October.
>
> Saturday, September 17:  Bake sale at the Greenbelt Giant, 6000 Greenbelt
> Road.  We really need bakers.  Janice steps up to the plate for every baking
> event, but she can only do so much.  Please bake something or ask your
> friends to bake something.  If you are not a baker, give your friends some
> money to bake something.
>
> Saturday, October 1:  Scholarship dinner and auction, Bidding for
> Opportunity.  Tickets are $40.  If you bring yourself and a friend, we will
> get very close to filling the room.  Bring your money on Saturday if you
> can.  Also, bring a description of your auction item, or bring the item
> itself.
>
> Saturday, October 8:  Chapter meeting at which we will have Leslie Bowman
> from LBPH.
>
> Sunday, October 16:  World of Montgomery, Montgomery College.
>
> Saturday, October 22:  Friends meeting at LBPH in Baltimore, at which the
> author Phyllis Reynolds Naylor will appear.
>
> Friday-Sunday, October 28-30:  NFB of Maryland state convention.  I will
> send you more information in a separate email.  We will have the usual
> banquet and luncheons, but on Friday evening we will have pizza and a
> performance.  The Braille is Beautiful Players will perform "Sorry, Wrong
> Number."  I am still looking for people to participate in the Braille is
> Beautiful Players.  Please let me know if you are interested in being a
> star.  You must be a fairly good braille reader.
>
> If you have raffle tickets filled out, and if you have money, please bring
> it on Saturday.
>
> Debbie Brown
>
>
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