[nfb-talk] Local Public Transportation in Orlando info.

[David Evans]

Dear All NFB Members coming to Convention in Orlando.
Here is some info about the local Public Transportation in Orlando Florida that you might make use of during the 2011 National Convention.

1. LYNX Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority
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9. www.Golynx.com
Golynx com For the use of the door-to-door Para-transit service, you must be elegible in your own Para-transit system , and have them fax or e-mail a copy of your statis to Orlando "Links" at least 3 to 4 day before you come to Orlando and you can use the service here to get from the airport, bus or train stations to the hotel or the attractions in Orlando..
ACCESS LYNX 

ACCESS LYNX is a shared ride paratransit, door-to-door transportation                 van service provided by MV Transportation under the supervision of LYNX. The program
is for eligible individuals who aren't able to use our regular bus service (also called "fixed route") because of a disability. Currently, the program
provides more than 1,900 scheduled passenger trips per day, using a variety of vehicles specially equipped for individuals with various disabilities.

Change In Fare Collection Policy

Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan

Our Carrier

MV Transportation not only provides the drivers and vehicles, but their staff also handles reservation requests, scheduling and dispatch of all trips. They
also verify information for the requesting customer and coordinate the rides within our tri-county area of Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.

The company is responsible for providing vehicles that meet the safety requirements of the ACCESS LYNX program as well as drivers that are properly trained
to meet the needs of our customers. MV Transportation has provided safe, reliable and professional transportation services for public and government agencies
for more than 25 years and is highly recommended by many other transportation authorities for which it provides services to. 

Hours of Operation

Reservations can be made between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., seven days a week. To check on your trip or to cancel a trip, Customer Service and Transportation Services
are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If possible, the best time to make trip requests or travel is between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. 

To reach the ACCESS LYNX Call Center: 

Telephone: 407-423-TRIP (8747)
Toll-Free Long Distance: 1-800-556-TRIP (8747)
TDD: 407-423-0787
Fax: 407-849-6759 or 407-423-3182

Fares

ADA eligible customers with both the trip origin and destination within 3/4 mile of a fixed route bus alignment is $4 one-way. 
Premium service - ADA eligible customers where either the trip origin or destination or both are outside of 3/4 mile of a fixed route bus alignment is
$7 one-way. 
 
Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation Program
 
Medicaid Exempt - Medicaid eligible customers traveling to/from a Medicaid compensable service who (1) resides in a skilled nursing facility, (2) is under
21 years of age, or (3) is traveling related to a pregnancy is $0. 
Medicaid - all other Medicaid eligible customers traveling to/from a Medicaid compensable service is $1.
  
Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) Program
 
TD eligible with a direct trip distance of 0 to 4.99 miles is $2.50 
TD eligible with a direct trip distance of 5 to 9.99 miles is $3.50 
TD eligible with a direct trip distance of 10 or more miles is $4.50

Visitors Welcome

If you are visiting our service area and are eligible for paratransit services in your home town, you may also be eligible for paratransit services for
up to 21 days on ACCESS LYNX. 
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 and tell us the dates you will be visiting, the exact address where you will be staying, including city and zip code, and a phone number where you can
be reached. Please attach your paratransit eligibility documentation as well.  

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Those people needing dialysis treatments during their stay can use this service for their transportation needs.  Please be aware that some of the dialysis centers can handle this for you, so please ask them when making your arrangments with them.

Be aware that there is a shuttle bus that runs along the Famous International Drive and that this will take you to businesses, shopping and attractions along the I-Drive.

David Evans, NFBF and GD Jack.

MV Transit Consumer Advocate Division 94
Palm Beach County Florida