[NABS-L] Update on public transportation access in my area

[Camille Tate]

Hi Armando: 

 

It is an unfortunate truth that public transportation is not a top priority in many locales. We have been trying to improve our paratransit service since my chapter was founded in 2015. The sad fact is that our local government (who controls the budget) doesn’t agree that public transportation is a vital and necessary part of our county’s economy. We found that it is a struggle that will continue as long as we need the service; don’t give up! We are persistent! 

 

Sincerely, 

Camille Tate 

2nd Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida 

President, Melbourne Space Coast Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Florida 

Phone: 321 372 4899 

 

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Subject: [NABS-L] Update on public transportation access in my area

 

Hello all,

 

Here is an update regarding the public transportation access in my local area.

 

Unfortunately, they decided to spend money on building a city center. Why can’t they spend money on public transportation? This area needs public transportation badly. I will be reaching out to different offices in the city sometime next week to tell them that we really need public transportation in this area.

 

As some of you may remember, I shared an article that I was in from my local newspaper. Over two months ago, I was also on the local news as well.

 

You can watch my interview below. I apologize in advance. I was nervous in the interview.

 






 <https://youtu.be/-drqumgxeEU> Warner Robins' lack of public transportation creates problem for disabled, those without cars

 <https://youtu.be/-drqumgxeEU> youtu.be

 

 

Thanks.

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