[Nfbaz-talk] Fw: Regional ADA Paratransit Stakeholders meeting

[Allison Hilliker (NFBA)]

From: "Greenlaw, Sharonda" <SGreenlaw at azdes.gov>
To: "'Krezguy'" <krezguy at cox.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 12:04 PM
Subject: Regional ADA Paratransit Stakeholders meeting


This message is being distributed on behalf of Marc Schmidt. Please read! It 
is very important!!!!
This is a meeting that should be well attended by our members.

-----Original Message-----
From: Ketcherside, Carol [mailto:CKetcherside at valleymetro.org]
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 12:30 PM
To: Ketcherside, Carol
Cc: Myers, Nichole
Subject: Regional ADA Paratransit Stakeholders meeting

Dear Regional Paratransit Stakeholders:



A Regional Paratransit Stakeholder Meeting has been scheduled for May 24 to 
provide an update on recommendations being made to the RPTA Board of 
Directors. At the meeting, we will review the status of

*         The In-person ADA Eligibility determination Program and the hiring 
of a contractor

*         The proposed ADA bus and rail pass

*         The recommended location for the Valley Metro Mobility Center (to 
house the In-Person Eligibility Program)

*         The timeline for implementation

Stakeholders will have the opportunity to comment on the recommendations.



Regional Paratransit Stakeholder Meeting

Monday, May 24, 2010

1:00-3:00 p.m.

Disability Empowerment Center (DEC) of Arizona

5025 E. Washington Street, Suite 200

Phoenix, AZ 85034



The Stakeholders' group has been meeting periodically since the beginning of 
the Valley Metro Regional Paratransit Study in the Fall of 2006. The group 
has provided valuable input throughout the study process, and has continued 
to be an important resource as Valley Metro seeks to implement improvements 
recommended by the Study. We hope you can join us for this meeting, as well 
as for future meetings as we continue to make recommendations for 
improvement to ADA Dial-a-Ride in the Valley.



Dial-a-Ride service to the meeting location will be provided by Valley 
Metro. Please contact your local dial-a-ride to schedule the trip.



You may also access the site by Valley Metro bus or Metro Light Rail. Use 
Route 1 Washington Street going eastbound for the most direct access to the 
Disability Empowerment Center (DEC) of Arizona.



If you are using Metro Light Rail, (whether travelling eastbound or 
westbound) exit the train at the 44th Street station; transfer to the 
eastbound Route 1 Washington Street; and exit the bus in front of the DEC.



Please Note: due to the Light Rail tracks, there is no bus stop on the 
westbound Route 1 with direct access to the DEC.



If you need any bus or light rail trip planning assistance, call Transit 
Information at 602-253-5000 or use the online trip planner at 
www.Valleymetro.org.



Qualified sign language interpreters are available with 72 hours notice. 
Materials in alternative formats (large print, audio cassette or computer 
diskette) are also available with 72 hours notice.  For further information, 
please call Nichole Myers, Valley Metro at 602-534-1937 or TDD at 
602-495-0936.



Please let us know if you have any additional questions.  We look forward to 
seeing you on May 24th.



Thank you,



Carol L Ketcherside

Planning Director



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Regional Public Transportation Authority

302 N. First Ave., Suite 700

Phoenix, AZ 85003

602-534-0733