[Nfb-or] FW: [C F 4 A] contacts for Tri-met and otherinformation

Mon May 2 05:06:52 UTC 2011

Mike,

Thank you for taking time to clarify the organizational position for me and
to state the reasons so clearly.  I was a little surprised is all, since
I've been sort of watching the changes in Tri-Met services over the past few
years from a more generalized perspective, so I wanted to clarify the
position of the NFB of Oregon on the subject.  Appreciate the update. 

Tami Smith-Kinney

-----Original Message-----
From: nfb-or-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-or-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Mike Freeman
Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 8:17 PM
To: 'NFB of Oregon mailing list'
Subject: Re: [Nfb-or] FW: [C F 4 A] contacts for Tri-met and
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Tami:

First, please understand that I wholeheartedly support lift access for the
mobility impaired.  I'm not speaking against the fact that cuts might have a
severe impact upon them although, in truth, I believe they were shielded
from increased costs that others had to pay so in a way, although the
increase is severe, it only brings the lift charges into line with the rest
of Tri-met's offerings.

The larger matter, however, is that unless a blind or visually impaired
person has an additional moibility impairment, he/she doesn't use the lifts.
WE of NFB deal *only* with blindness issues.  Hence, it isn't our fight, at
least as a formal organizational position.

It might be objected that if we help the mobility impaired, they will help
us in the transportation initiatives we want and need.  But it usually
doesn't work that way.  They do their thing; why should not we do ours?

Mike

-----Original Message-----
From: nfb-or-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-or-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Tamara Smith-Kinney
Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 1:25 PM
To: 'NFB of Oregon mailing list'
Subject: Re: [Nfb-or] FW: [C F 4 A] contacts for Tri-met and
otherinformation

Mike,

I'm probably missing a lot of background behind your last comment there, so
I'm a little confused.

Would you mind taking some time to explain your reasoning on the point that
it ain't our fight?

Thanks!

Tami Smith-Kinney

-----Original Message-----
From: nfb-or-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-or-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Mike Freeman
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 7:55 PM
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Subject: Re: [Nfb-or] FW: [C F 4 A] contacts for Tri-met and
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Yes but a regular Tri-met pass will now cost almost that much anyway.

Besides, this ain't our fight.

Mike

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Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 4:19 PM
To: nfb-or at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Nfb-or] FW: [C F 4 A] contacts for Tri-met and other information

Original Message: 
From: "Sean Chambers-Ray" <seanlray at frontier.com>
To: <Undisclosed-Recipient:;>
Subject: [C F 4 A] contacts for Tri-met and other information
Date: 
Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:36:39 -0700

Hi all,

This seriously needs a lot of prayer for the below reasons. The elderly and
disabled are about to get dumped and duped by this agency. it really does
seem like they just care about money. Look at what they are going to do with
the lift!

Blessings,

Seany

Call to Action #1

Unfair Price Increases for TriMet LIFT Customers

(Proposed Increase September 2011)

Currently a LIFT customer can purchase a LIFT monthly pass for $52.00
(Unlimited access to LIFT service)

Proposed change for September 2011 no monthly passes available and LIFT
fairs going from $1.85 to $2.25 a 40-cent increase each way an 80-cent
increase round trip (Pay trip by trip no more monthly passes)

A person working (5-days a week-(2-trips per month to the doctor-(4-trips
per month to the grocery store-(5-misc. trips per month e.g., drug store,
visiting friends, movies, Rose Parade, etc.

      To work 5-days a week per month (round Trip)
     $96.75

      Doctor Visits (round trip 2-times a month)
     $9.00

      Grocery Shopping (round trip 4-times a month)
     $18.00

      Misc. Trips, e.g., drug store, movies, etc (round trip 5-times a
month)
     $22.50

      Total monthly LIFT expense
     $146.25

Remember as of now a LIFT monthly pass can be purchased for $52.00 and the
above again costing $146.25 starting in September-an increase to people with
disabilities needing LIFT service claiming due independence thus, if you can
afford to maintaining due quality of life you will have to pay an
additional"$94.25" per month

September 2011 a person able to take fixed-route purchasing a monthly pass
taking any amount of trips only has to pay:

      Cost of trips per above example LIFT versus fixed-route:
     Fixed-route
     LIFT
     Increase for LIFT over fixed-route

      2-Zone Monthly Pass (Fixed-route bus , MAX, and WES)
     $81.00
     $146.25
     +$62.25

      All-Zone Monthly PASS Unlimited TriMet Service on (Fixed-route Buses,
MAX, and WES)
     $92.00
     $146.25

      Limited trips
     +$54.25

***Take an additional 10-LIFT rides per month round trip, e.g., needed
additional doctor appointments, clinics, or just because you want to; your
right to public transportation, but, now add an additional $45.00 to the
amount above for a total of $191.25 for a month's service -- public
affordable due transportation?

Tell your story or pay! Say no to unfair fees for people with disabilities

*TriMet General Manager-Neil McFarlane <mcfarlan at trimet.org>     

*TriMet Board of Directors <runnionk at trimet.org> 

Or --contact the Board and TriMet General Manager by phone @ 503-962-4831

*<issuestrimet at gmail.com>

Contact all of the above to ensure being heard!

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