[Nfb-or] Nfb-or Digest, Vol 43, Issue 1

Tue May 3 03:37:22 UTC 2011

Boy, I sure know a lot of blind persons who use the Lift.

On Mon, May 2, 2011 at 10:00 AM, <nfb-or-request at nfbnet.org> wrote:

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>   1. Re: FW: [C F 4 A] contacts for Tri-met and otherinformation
>      (Tamara Smith-Kinney)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 1 May 2011 22:06:52 -0700
> From: "Tamara Smith-Kinney" <tamara.8024 at comcast.net>
> To: "'NFB of Oregon mailing list'" <nfb-or at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-or] FW: [C F 4 A] contacts for Tri-met and
>        otherinformation
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> 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
> otherinformation
>
> 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
> To: 'NFB of Oregon mailing list'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-or] FW: [C F 4 A] contacts for Tri-met and
> otherinformation
>
> Yes but a regular Tri-met pass will now cost almost that much anyway.
>
> Besides, this ain't our fight.
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-or-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-or-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf
> Of Eric Calhoun
> 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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