<div dir="ltr">Here are resources. <div>Yasmin<br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Brennan, Shawn M.</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:Shawn.Brennan@montgomerycountymd.gov">Shawn.Brennan@montgomerycountymd.gov</a>></span><br>Date: Mon, Nov 21, 2022 at 9:49 AM<br>Subject: Please share with your NCB group. Thanks!<br>To: Yasmin Reyazuddin <<a href="mailto:yasmin81065@gmail.com">yasmin81065@gmail.com</a>><br></div><br><br><div class="msg4803159295864954622">
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Dear Yasmin, </div>
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It was a pleasure meeting with your NCB group on Saturday. The first thing I want to be sure to share is the application for the Same Day Access application. You will remember that Same Day Access is the discounted taxi program for Metro Access customers living
in Montgomery County. The link to the application is here, and also I attached it to this e-mail. </div>
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<a href="https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-Transit/Resources/Files/SDA%20Application%20Form.pdf" id="m_3735202571581981429LPlnk797267" target="_blank">https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-Transit/Resources/Files/SDA%20Application%20Form.pdf</a><br>
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Speaking of links, here is one to the screen-reader-accessible tool that can help people discover if there is an organization in their area that can provide volunteer transportation: </div>
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<a href="https://gis.montgomerycountymd.gov/volunteerrides/" id="m_3735202571581981429LPNoLPOWALinkPreview" target="_blank">https://gis.montgomerycountymd.gov/volunteerrides/</a><br>
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I mentioned that folks can call Connect-A-Ride for help completing applications and for transportation information at 301-738-3252. I didn't mention the online directory called the Transportation Network Directory available at
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I do want to encourage people to participate in re-imagining the public fixed-route bus system, which is free to people with disabilities at all times (Well, Ride On is free and Metrobus is free to Metro Access users as well.) Here is some information about
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<strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">MCDOT Continues Ride On Reimagined Efforts</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><u></u> <u></u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">The </span><span style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1d5782"><a href="https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-Transit/reimagined/" target="_blank"><span>Ride
On Reimagined Study</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"> is a comprehensive, forward-looking assessment of Montgomery County’s transportation network. This current study
is taking an in-depth look at the County’s existing and planned transit systems, including Metrobus and the Purple Line. Through data analysis and community engagement, the study will provide recommendations for system-wide bus service changes, including Ride
On and Metrobus routes operating in Montgomery County, to address the current and future needs of the community.<u></u> <u></u></span></p>
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">The Ride On reimagine
team is currently conducting community focus groups throughout the County and is encouraging community feedback via the website </span><span style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1d5782"><a href="https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-transit/reimagined/feedback.html" target="_blank"><span>here</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">.</span><br>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">And here are a few
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<li>On Thanksgiving, Ride On, Metrobus and Metrorail will be operating on a Sunday schedule and Metro Access is closed. There will be no RideOn extra or Flex service. </li><li>By next month, Metrorail wait times should decrease significantly. </li><li>The Silver Line is open, which connects customers to six new stations including Washington Dulles International Airport, Reston, Herndon adn Eastern Loudoun County. </li></ul>
<div>This time of year tends to see an increase in pedestrian accidents because days are shorter and drivers cannot see well. Please remember to wear reflective clothing and/or wear or carry a flashlight of sorts so drivers can avoid you!</div>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">An in-person community
meeting will be held at 3 p.m. outdoors at the Wheaton Streetery. Attendees should meet at the corner of </span><span style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1d5782"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Elkin+St+%26+Price+Ave,+Wheaton-Glenmont,+MD+20902/@39.0404853,-77.051026,17.26z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x89b7cf1b5ea86963:0xef1a4ae7ba0cabaf!8m2!3d39.0403!4d-77.0503369" target="_blank"><span>Price
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The Mid-County Regional Services Center and MCDOT are hosting the meeting to gather community feedback on the Wheaton Streetery for possible short-term changes.</span><br>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Temporary
Closure of Takoma Park Bus Stop, Westbound on Philadelphia Avenue Near Cedar Avenue, Began Monday, Nov. 14</span></b><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span><br>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">The
bus stop located Westbound on Philadelphia Avenue (bus stop #24859), near Ceder Avenue at the Takoma Park Community Center, is </span><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1d5782"><a href="https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=42380&Dept=50" target="_blank"><span>temporarily
closed</span></a></span></u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"> for approximately
one year for the Takoma Park Maryland Library</span><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1d5782"><a href="https://takomaparkmd.gov/government/library/library-and-community-center-renovation/" target="_blank"><span> reconstruction
project</span></a></span></u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">. Riders will
be directed to the next nearest stops at Maple Avenue and Philadelphia Avenue (</span><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1d5782"><a href="https://www.wmata.com/schedules/timetables/upload/F4_210606.pdf" target="_blank"><span>F4</span></a></span></u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"> Metro
bus) and Maple Avenue and Grant Avenue (</span><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1d5782"><a href="https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-Transit/routesandschedules/allroutes/route017.html" target="_blank"><span>17</span></a></span></u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"> Ride
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<div id="m_3735202571581981429divRplyFwdMsg" dir="ltr"><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size:11pt" color="#000000"><b>From:</b> Yasmin Reyazuddin <<a href="mailto:yasmin81065@gmail.com" target="_blank">yasmin81065@gmail.com</a>><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, November 14, 2022 9:30 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Brennan, Shawn M. <<a href="mailto:Shawn.Brennan@montgomerycountymd.gov" target="_blank">Shawn.Brennan@montgomerycountymd.gov</a>>; Shawn Abraham <<a href="mailto:shawna2@umbc.edu" target="_blank">shawna2@umbc.edu</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> NFB Saturday meeting</font>
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<div dir="ltr">Hi Shawn,
<div>I just wanted to remind you for Saturday November 19,. </div>
<div>The Sligo Creek chapter of NFB of MD would like to invite you to our meeting in person at the White Oak library meeting room at 2:15 pm. </div>
<div>If you can bring Call&ride and Metro Access application forms. </div>
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<div>We would like to know about transportation options for people with disabilities. We would also like to know all the projects that are happening at different metro stations and ride-on bus stations. </div>
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<div>thanks and we will see you saturday. </div>
<div>Yasmin</div>
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