[MD-Sligo] FW: URGENT Budget Information

Sat Oct 10 15:44:40 UTC 2020

Queen has sent me this message about registering for the WMATA hearing.  It says “register here” but there is no link.  I am including her message in its entirety, and if anyone can find some of the missing information, let us know about it.  There is a number to call in testimony, and the online survey is accessible.  I assume you can submit an audio file that you record by some other method, such as a Victor Reader Stream.  

WMATA does not plan to cut any MetroAccess service.  As far as I can tell, WMATA is not cutting service as drastically as Maryland MTA had originally planned, and they are to be commended for trying to at least keep full service.  Those of you who use Abilities Ride, however, should use this opportunity to make your comments, because I fear that people are going to try to make under-the-table cuts that will hurt services for people with disabilities.

Debbie

From: Denise Rush [mailto:drush301 at outlook.com] 
Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2020 10:10 AM
To: Deborah <deborahb14 at verizon.net>
Subject: FW: URGENT Budget Information

From: pposner at comcast.net <pposner at comcast.net> 
Sent: Wednesday, October 7, 2020 6:11 PM
To: Sharma, Anu C. <acsharma at wmata.com>; elarsy at hotmail.com; darnise.bush at dc.gov; fcalabia36 at gmail.com; coneyshomesolutions at gmail.com; Rico Dancy <rdancy82 at gmail.com>; melanie.jackson at ymail.com; zzask at yahoo.com; mkm1mary at yahoo.com; pkmezile at rcn.com; Anthony Oberg <anthony.oberg at gmail.com>; DorisR at ecnv.org; blkteachmd at aol.com; Patrick, Sheehan <pat.sheehan1 at verizon.net>; kelley.simoneaux at gmail.com; Vanessa <colesve at comcast.net>; Denise Rush <Drush301 at outlook.com>
Cc: Lopez, Carol P. <cplopez at wmata.com>; Philip Posner <pposner at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: URGENT Budget Information

If you want to speak at the Board hearing Tuesday,you must sign up by Thursday so they can give you  time slot before 4PM. That way you can still attend Bus Rail. 

If you miss the Thursday dead line, I am told it will be a short hearing so you can still sign up through Monday and just miss part of Bus Rail. You can also pre-record your message and submit it and they will play it at the meeting. 

Please remember to take the survey as well as speaking. 

Phil 

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On 10/06/2020 7:56 AM Sharma, Anu C. <acsharma at wmata.com <mailto:acsharma at wmata.com> > wrote: 

Good morning AAC Members,

Please find below a link that provides information about the upcoming budget:

https://www.wmata.com/initiatives/budget/index.cfm 

Here is the link on ways to participate followed by the text below:  https://www.wmata.com/initiatives/budget/budget-virtual-participation.cfm 

Covid-19 budget impacts. Virtual Public Hearing Participation

Proposed Systemwide Metrorail and Metrobus Service Changes
Docket B20-03

Registration Information

This hearing will be conducted virtually due to the ongoing Covid-19 public health emergency and associated restrictions on public gatherings and social distancing requirements. Individuals and organizations have the opportunity to share their views regarding the proposed changes and offer alternative proposals prior to any final decisions by the Metro Board of Directors.

Registration is not required for written comment. If you are submitting feedback in writing, please visit wmata.com/budget. This registration form is for individuals and organizations submitting comment via video or audio for the public record.

How To Comment

*	Each individual is allowed up to three minutes for their public comment, regardless of how it is submitted. (Note: Elected Officials are allotted five minutes.) Please be sure your audio or video message is within these limits.
*	With limited exception pursuant to WMATA Board policies, all submitted audio and video comments will live-streamed during the Public Hearing on October 13, 2020. The Hearing will be streamed on  <https://www.wmata.com/> wmata.com and youtube.com/metroforward starting at 3pm. The Public Hearing will include audio and video comments submitted in advance as well as live Zoom participants.
*	Please include your Name and Place of Residence (city or county only) as part of your audio or video comments. Your audio/video message will become part of the public record and will not be edited. Do not include your street address, phone number or other personal information in audio or video recorded comments.

There are several ways to participate in the Public Hearing:

*	BY PHONE: Call 202-962-1901 to record an audio-only comment via voicemail. This option is available 24-hours a day through 12:00pm October 13, 2020. Your comment will be played during the Public Hearing.
*	BY VOICE MEMO: Record your audio comment any time prior to 12:00pm October 13 using the voice memo app on your phone and then sending the file to  <mailto:speak at wmata.com> speak at wmata.com. Your comment will be played during the Public Hearing.
*	BY VIDEO: Record a video selfie at any time prior to 12:00pm October 13 using the camera app on your phone, computer or other device. Send the file to  <mailto:speak at wmata.com> speak at wmata.com. (NOTE: If the file is too large, consider using a file sharing service and emailing the link. Learn more about these options at wmata.com/share.) Your video will be played during the Public Hearing.
*	BY ZOOM VIDEO: During the Public Hearing, individuals who wish to provide comment via Zoom must register no later than 12:00pm October 13 via this form and will receive a confirmation within two business days. The Public Hearing will begin at 3:00pm October 13, 2020, and will continue until all public comments have been live-streamed. If choosing this option, you will need access to a web browser or Zoom app. Please ensure that you are able to remain connected to the meeting for an extended period of time, potentially several hours. Metro is unable to estimate individual wait times in advance. Register here

Written comments do not require registration and will be accepted through 9 a.m. Monday, October 19, 2020, here.

Sincerely,

Anu

ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE COORDINATOR

ACCESS SERVICES / OFFICE OF ADA POLICY AND PLANNING

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

600 5th Street, NW, Suite A -701 – C

Washington DC 20001

Direct: 202 – 962 – 1934

Cell:  202 – 570 – 0582

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