[Nfbc-info] NFBC-Info Digest, Vol 147, Issue 21
Jordan Mirander
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Sat Aug 26 15:05:07 UTC 2017
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> 1. Re: Ride sharing services San Francisco bay area (Marianne Haas)
> 2. Re: Ride sharing services San Francisco bay area (Chela Robles)
> 3. Re: Ride sharing services San Francisco bay area
> (tim at timeldermusic.com)
> 4. Re: Ride sharing services San Francisco bay area (Marianne Haas)
> 5. Re: Ride sharing services San Francisco bay area (Joy Stigile)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2017 05:27:36 -0700
> From: "Marianne Haas" <advocate at earthlink.net>
> To: "'NFB of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Ride sharing services San Francisco bay area
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> Good Morning,
> There is a new service called arrive rides. You can sign up and then when
> you need a ride, you can call and they get Uber or Lift. They also monitor
> the drivers until they drop off the passenger. I use the service a lot and
> find it really wonderful.
>
> Marianne
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Chela
> Robles via NFBC-Info
> Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 2:04 AM
> To: NFB of California List
> Cc: Chela Robles
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Ride sharing services San Francisco bay area
>
> I was thinking of the one touch system self defense program
> 1touchproject.com
>
>
> Sincerely,
> Chela Robles
> Sent from my iPod Touch 5G
>
>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 9:20 PM, Lisa Irving via NFBC-Info
> <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> That sounds like a very scary encounter you had. You might consider
>> checking out some of the Gracey martial arts schools. For different
>> reasons I took martial arts, and I think I can defuse a situation or
>> defend myself if necessary.
>>
>> If you don't find a car pool/van pool program you might look into
>> paying a low income senior to drive you to a point where you feel
>> comfortable using mass transit or ride-share. Placing announcements at
>> senior centers or apartment complexes designated as senior affordable
>> housing might result in find folks who can help you.
>>
>> From,
>> Lisa Irving
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Chela Robles via NFBC-Info
>> Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2017 5:11 PM
>> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: cdrobles693 at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Ride sharing services San Francisco bay area
>>
>> The place of work is Santa Teresa high school in San Jose. It's on
>> Snell Avenue.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 5:00 PM, cdrobles693 at gmail.com wrote:
>>>
>>> Thanks for your suggestions and I know you guys also just suggested
>>> BART
>> but due to a recent incident I will not be taking BART until I learn
>> self-defense so I will be using carpooling/van pulling options and
>> ridesharing services.
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 4:36 PM, Jim Barbour via NFBC-Info
>> <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> 511 definitely deals with van pools.
>>>>
>>>> https://511contracosta.org/driving/vanpool/
>>>>
>>>> I googled vanpool concord Ca, and found several results, no idea if
>>>> any
>> of them will get you to San Jose.
>>>>
>>>> If you're going to look at public transit options, then bart to
>>>> caltrain
>> to lightrail is one options. It's over 2 hours of travel.
>>>>
>>>> Bart to Freemont or Warm Springs, and then bus into San Jose is another.
>>>>
>>>> Bart to Freemont/Warm Springs, and then Ubering to the office is
> another.
>>>>
>>>> Also, depending on where you are working, you might ask if they're
>> running shuttles. Getting from Concord to South San Jose will be a
>> real problem for anyone, not just for those of us who can't drive.
>>>>
>>>> Hope this helps,
>>>>
>>>> Jim
>>>>
>>>>> On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 11:18:08PM +0000, Clark, Ted A at DOT via
>>>>> NFBC-Info
>> wrote:
>>>>> 511 is for traffic and road conditions
>>>>>
>>>>> Have you thought about taking BART to the Caltrain which will take
>>>>> you to San Jose I know within San Jose they have a light rail line
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>>>> Chela Robles via NFBC-Info
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2017 12:40 PM
>>>>> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: cdrobles693 at gmail.com
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Ride sharing services San Francisco bay
>>>>> area
>>>>>
>>>>> You ever heard of 511? Anyone? Not sure if that's just for bus
>> transportation.
>>>>>
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 12:28 PM, Lisa Irving via NFBC-Info
>> <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Congratulations on this awesome job opportunity! I hope it is a
>>>>>> fantastic experience for you. Good luck I hope you find a van pool
>>>>>> service
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have a suggestion about finding such a service. Check to see if
>>>>>> your
>> city has a 211 Information number. Some cities this is a 311 number.
>> They may be able to provide you with a ride share resources.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> From, Lisa Irving
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Voice over was used to compile this message please contact me if
>>>>>> you need clarification Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 12:22 PM, Chela Robles via NFBC-Info
>> <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hello I am looking for ride sharing services where one can use a
>>>>>> van pool or a carpool to go to and from work. I would be going
>>>>>> from Concord California to south San Jose and I was just wondering
>>>>>> if you guys had any recommendations The thing is that I have a job
>>>>>> offer that pays 30 bucks an hour five days a week and I really
>>>>>> want to find a ride sharing service. Any recommendations you can
>>>>>> give me would be most helpful to me. Thank you for your time
>>>>>> sincerely Chela Robles
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
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> Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2017 07:47:52 -0700
> From: Chela Robles <cdrobles693 at gmail.com>
> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Ride sharing services San Francisco bay area
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> Can you tell me more about this service you mentioned arrive rides? Does it serve the entire San Francisco bay area? What's their payment system like and do they use apps for iPhone? What are their rates like? You can feel free to write me off the list at cdrobles693 at gmail.com if you wish not to clutter this list. Thank you very much for your response.
>
> Sincerely,
> Chela Robles
> Sent from my iPod Touch 5G
>
>> On Aug 25, 2017, at 5:27 AM, Marianne Haas via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Good Morning,
>> There is a new service called arrive rides. You can sign up and then when
>> you need a ride, you can call and they get Uber or Lift. They also monitor
>> the drivers until they drop off the passenger. I use the service a lot and
>> find it really wonderful.
>>
>> Marianne
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Chela
>> Robles via NFBC-Info
>> Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 2:04 AM
>> To: NFB of California List
>> Cc: Chela Robles
>> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Ride sharing services San Francisco bay area
>>
>> I was thinking of the one touch system self defense program
>> 1touchproject.com
>>
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> Chela Robles
>> Sent from my iPod Touch 5G
>>
>>>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 9:20 PM, Lisa Irving via NFBC-Info
>>> <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> That sounds like a very scary encounter you had. You might consider
>>> checking out some of the Gracey martial arts schools. For different
>>> reasons I took martial arts, and I think I can defuse a situation or
>>> defend myself if necessary.
>>>
>>> If you don't find a car pool/van pool program you might look into
>>> paying a low income senior to drive you to a point where you feel
>>> comfortable using mass transit or ride-share. Placing announcements at
>>> senior centers or apartment complexes designated as senior affordable
>>> housing might result in find folks who can help you.
>>>
>>> From,
>>> Lisa Irving
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>> Chela Robles via NFBC-Info
>>> Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2017 5:11 PM
>>> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: cdrobles693 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Ride sharing services San Francisco bay area
>>>
>>> The place of work is Santa Teresa high school in San Jose. It's on
>>> Snell Avenue.
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 5:00 PM, cdrobles693 at gmail.com wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for your suggestions and I know you guys also just suggested
>>>> BART
>>> but due to a recent incident I will not be taking BART until I learn
>>> self-defense so I will be using carpooling/van pulling options and
>>> ridesharing services.
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 4:36 PM, Jim Barbour via NFBC-Info
>>> <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> 511 definitely deals with van pools.
>>>>>
>>>>> https://511contracosta.org/driving/vanpool/
>>>>>
>>>>> I googled vanpool concord Ca, and found several results, no idea if
>>>>> any
>>> of them will get you to San Jose.
>>>>>
>>>>> If you're going to look at public transit options, then bart to
>>>>> caltrain
>>> to lightrail is one options. It's over 2 hours of travel.
>>>>>
>>>>> Bart to Freemont or Warm Springs, and then bus into San Jose is another.
>>>>>
>>>>> Bart to Freemont/Warm Springs, and then Ubering to the office is
>> another.
>>>>>
>>>>> Also, depending on where you are working, you might ask if they're
>>> running shuttles. Getting from Concord to South San Jose will be a
>>> real problem for anyone, not just for those of us who can't drive.
>>>>>
>>>>> Hope this helps,
>>>>>
>>>>> Jim
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 11:18:08PM +0000, Clark, Ted A at DOT via
>>>>>> NFBC-Info
>>> wrote:
>>>>>> 511 is for traffic and road conditions
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Have you thought about taking BART to the Caltrain which will take
>>>>>> you to San Jose I know within San Jose they have a light rail line
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>>>>> Chela Robles via NFBC-Info
>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2017 12:40 PM
>>>>>> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Cc: cdrobles693 at gmail.com
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Ride sharing services San Francisco bay
>>>>>> area
>>>>>>
>>>>>> You ever heard of 511? Anyone? Not sure if that's just for bus
>>> transportation.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 12:28 PM, Lisa Irving via NFBC-Info
>>> <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Congratulations on this awesome job opportunity! I hope it is a
>>>>>>> fantastic experience for you. Good luck I hope you find a van pool
>>>>>>> service
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have a suggestion about finding such a service. Check to see if
>>>>>>> your
>>> city has a 211 Information number. Some cities this is a 311 number.
>>> They may be able to provide you with a ride share resources.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> From, Lisa Irving
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Voice over was used to compile this message please contact me if
>>>>>>> you need clarification Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 12:22 PM, Chela Robles via NFBC-Info
>>> <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hello I am looking for ride sharing services where one can use a
>>>>>>> van pool or a carpool to go to and from work. I would be going
>>>>>>> from Concord California to south San Jose and I was just wondering
>>>>>>> if you guys had any recommendations The thing is that I have a job
>>>>>>> offer that pays 30 bucks an hour five days a week and I really
>>>>>>> want to find a ride sharing service. Any recommendations you can
>>>>>>> give me would be most helpful to me. Thank you for your time
>>>>>>> sincerely Chela Robles
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
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> Message: 3
> Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2017 11:23:22 -0700
> From: <tim at timeldermusic.com>
> To: "'NFB of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Ride sharing services San Francisco bay area
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> I'm hoping they will have a presence at the state convention for those who
> want to learn more. Be sure to book your hotel room soon!
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Chela
> Robles via NFBC-Info
> Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 7:48 AM
> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Chela Robles <cdrobles693 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Ride sharing services San Francisco bay area
>
> Can you tell me more about this service you mentioned arrive rides? Does it
> serve the entire San Francisco bay area? What's their payment system like
> and do they use apps for iPhone? What are their rates like? You can feel
> free to write me off the list at cdrobles693 at gmail.com if you wish not to
> clutter this list. Thank you very much for your response.
>
> Sincerely,
> Chela Robles
> Sent from my iPod Touch 5G
>
>> On Aug 25, 2017, at 5:27 AM, Marianne Haas via NFBC-Info
> <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Good Morning,
>> There is a new service called arrive rides. You can sign up and then
>> when you need a ride, you can call and they get Uber or Lift. They
>> also monitor the drivers until they drop off the passenger. I use the
>> service a lot and find it really wonderful.
>>
>> Marianne
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Chela Robles via NFBC-Info
>> Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 2:04 AM
>> To: NFB of California List
>> Cc: Chela Robles
>> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Ride sharing services San Francisco bay area
>>
>> I was thinking of the one touch system self defense program
>> 1touchproject.com
>>
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> Chela Robles
>> Sent from my iPod Touch 5G
>>
>>>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 9:20 PM, Lisa Irving via NFBC-Info
>>> <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> That sounds like a very scary encounter you had. You might consider
>>> checking out some of the Gracey martial arts schools. For different
>>> reasons I took martial arts, and I think I can defuse a situation or
>>> defend myself if necessary.
>>>
>>> If you don't find a car pool/van pool program you might look into
>>> paying a low income senior to drive you to a point where you feel
>>> comfortable using mass transit or ride-share. Placing announcements
>>> at senior centers or apartment complexes designated as senior
>>> affordable housing might result in find folks who can help you.
>>>
>>> From,
>>> Lisa Irving
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>> Chela Robles via NFBC-Info
>>> Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2017 5:11 PM
>>> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: cdrobles693 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Ride sharing services San Francisco bay area
>>>
>>> The place of work is Santa Teresa high school in San Jose. It's on
>>> Snell Avenue.
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 5:00 PM, cdrobles693 at gmail.com wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for your suggestions and I know you guys also just suggested
>>>> BART
>>> but due to a recent incident I will not be taking BART until I learn
>>> self-defense so I will be using carpooling/van pulling options and
>>> ridesharing services.
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 4:36 PM, Jim Barbour via NFBC-Info
>>> <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> 511 definitely deals with van pools.
>>>>>
>>>>> https://511contracosta.org/driving/vanpool/
>>>>>
>>>>> I googled vanpool concord Ca, and found several results, no idea if
>>>>> any
>>> of them will get you to San Jose.
>>>>>
>>>>> If you're going to look at public transit options, then bart to
>>>>> caltrain
>>> to lightrail is one options. It's over 2 hours of travel.
>>>>>
>>>>> Bart to Freemont or Warm Springs, and then bus into San Jose is
> another.
>>>>>
>>>>> Bart to Freemont/Warm Springs, and then Ubering to the office is
>> another.
>>>>>
>>>>> Also, depending on where you are working, you might ask if they're
>>> running shuttles. Getting from Concord to South San Jose will be a
>>> real problem for anyone, not just for those of us who can't drive.
>>>>>
>>>>> Hope this helps,
>>>>>
>>>>> Jim
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 11:18:08PM +0000, Clark, Ted A at DOT via
>>>>>> NFBC-Info
>>> wrote:
>>>>>> 511 is for traffic and road conditions
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Have you thought about taking BART to the Caltrain which will take
>>>>>> you to San Jose I know within San Jose they have a light rail line
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>>>>> Chela Robles via NFBC-Info
>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2017 12:40 PM
>>>>>> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Cc: cdrobles693 at gmail.com
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Ride sharing services San Francisco bay
>>>>>> area
>>>>>>
>>>>>> You ever heard of 511? Anyone? Not sure if that's just for bus
>>> transportation.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 12:28 PM, Lisa Irving via NFBC-Info
>>> <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Congratulations on this awesome job opportunity! I hope it is a
>>>>>>> fantastic experience for you. Good luck I hope you find a van
>>>>>>> pool service
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have a suggestion about finding such a service. Check to see if
>>>>>>> your
>>> city has a 211 Information number. Some cities this is a 311 number.
>>> They may be able to provide you with a ride share resources.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> From, Lisa Irving
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Voice over was used to compile this message please contact me if
>>>>>>> you need clarification Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 12:22 PM, Chela Robles via NFBC-Info
>>> <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hello I am looking for ride sharing services where one can use a
>>>>>>> van pool or a carpool to go to and from work. I would be going
>>>>>>> from Concord California to south San Jose and I was just
>>>>>>> wondering if you guys had any recommendations The thing is that I
>>>>>>> have a job offer that pays 30 bucks an hour five days a week and
>>>>>>> I really want to find a ride sharing service. Any recommendations
>>>>>>> you can give me would be most helpful to me. Thank you for your
>>>>>>> time sincerely Chela Robles
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
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> Message: 4
> Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2017 12:41:08 -0700
> From: "Marianne Haas" <advocate at earthlink.net>
> To: "'NFB of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Ride sharing services San Francisco bay area
> Message-ID: <003801d31dda$19861510$4c923f30$@earthlink.net>
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> When is the state convention and where. What does the ArriveRides need to
> do to have a presence at the convention? You can email me off line at:
> advocate at earthlink.net
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Marianne
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tim Elder
> via NFBC-Info
> Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 11:23 AM
> To: 'NFB of California List'
> Cc: tim at timeldermusic.com
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Ride sharing services San Francisco bay area
>
> I'm hoping they will have a presence at the state convention for those who
> want to learn more. Be sure to book your hotel room soon!
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Chela
> Robles via NFBC-Info
> Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 7:48 AM
> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Chela Robles <cdrobles693 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Ride sharing services San Francisco bay area
>
> Can you tell me more about this service you mentioned arrive rides? Does it
> serve the entire San Francisco bay area? What's their payment system like
> and do they use apps for iPhone? What are their rates like? You can feel
> free to write me off the list at cdrobles693 at gmail.com if you wish not to
> clutter this list. Thank you very much for your response.
>
> Sincerely,
> Chela Robles
> Sent from my iPod Touch 5G
>
>> On Aug 25, 2017, at 5:27 AM, Marianne Haas via NFBC-Info
> <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Good Morning,
>> There is a new service called arrive rides. You can sign up and then
>> when you need a ride, you can call and they get Uber or Lift. They
>> also monitor the drivers until they drop off the passenger. I use the
>> service a lot and find it really wonderful.
>>
>> Marianne
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Chela Robles via NFBC-Info
>> Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 2:04 AM
>> To: NFB of California List
>> Cc: Chela Robles
>> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Ride sharing services San Francisco bay area
>>
>> I was thinking of the one touch system self defense program
>> 1touchproject.com
>>
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> Chela Robles
>> Sent from my iPod Touch 5G
>>
>>>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 9:20 PM, Lisa Irving via NFBC-Info
>>> <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> That sounds like a very scary encounter you had. You might consider
>>> checking out some of the Gracey martial arts schools. For different
>>> reasons I took martial arts, and I think I can defuse a situation or
>>> defend myself if necessary.
>>>
>>> If you don't find a car pool/van pool program you might look into
>>> paying a low income senior to drive you to a point where you feel
>>> comfortable using mass transit or ride-share. Placing announcements
>>> at senior centers or apartment complexes designated as senior
>>> affordable housing might result in find folks who can help you.
>>>
>>> From,
>>> Lisa Irving
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>> Chela Robles via NFBC-Info
>>> Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2017 5:11 PM
>>> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: cdrobles693 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Ride sharing services San Francisco bay area
>>>
>>> The place of work is Santa Teresa high school in San Jose. It's on
>>> Snell Avenue.
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 5:00 PM, cdrobles693 at gmail.com wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for your suggestions and I know you guys also just suggested
>>>> BART
>>> but due to a recent incident I will not be taking BART until I learn
>>> self-defense so I will be using carpooling/van pulling options and
>>> ridesharing services.
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 4:36 PM, Jim Barbour via NFBC-Info
>>> <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> 511 definitely deals with van pools.
>>>>>
>>>>> https://511contracosta.org/driving/vanpool/
>>>>>
>>>>> I googled vanpool concord Ca, and found several results, no idea if
>>>>> any
>>> of them will get you to San Jose.
>>>>>
>>>>> If you're going to look at public transit options, then bart to
>>>>> caltrain
>>> to lightrail is one options. It's over 2 hours of travel.
>>>>>
>>>>> Bart to Freemont or Warm Springs, and then bus into San Jose is
> another.
>>>>>
>>>>> Bart to Freemont/Warm Springs, and then Ubering to the office is
>> another.
>>>>>
>>>>> Also, depending on where you are working, you might ask if they're
>>> running shuttles. Getting from Concord to South San Jose will be a
>>> real problem for anyone, not just for those of us who can't drive.
>>>>>
>>>>> Hope this helps,
>>>>>
>>>>> Jim
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 11:18:08PM +0000, Clark, Ted A at DOT via
>>>>>> NFBC-Info
>>> wrote:
>>>>>> 511 is for traffic and road conditions
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Have you thought about taking BART to the Caltrain which will take
>>>>>> you to San Jose I know within San Jose they have a light rail line
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>>>>> Chela Robles via NFBC-Info
>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2017 12:40 PM
>>>>>> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Cc: cdrobles693 at gmail.com
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Ride sharing services San Francisco bay
>>>>>> area
>>>>>>
>>>>>> You ever heard of 511? Anyone? Not sure if that's just for bus
>>> transportation.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 12:28 PM, Lisa Irving via NFBC-Info
>>> <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Congratulations on this awesome job opportunity! I hope it is a
>>>>>>> fantastic experience for you. Good luck I hope you find a van
>>>>>>> pool service
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have a suggestion about finding such a service. Check to see if
>>>>>>> your
>>> city has a 211 Information number. Some cities this is a 311 number.
>>> They may be able to provide you with a ride share resources.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> From, Lisa Irving
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Voice over was used to compile this message please contact me if
>>>>>>> you need clarification Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 12:22 PM, Chela Robles via NFBC-Info
>>> <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hello I am looking for ride sharing services where one can use a
>>>>>>> van pool or a carpool to go to and from work. I would be going
>>>>>>> from Concord California to south San Jose and I was just
>>>>>>> wondering if you guys had any recommendations The thing is that I
>>>>>>> have a job offer that pays 30 bucks an hour five days a week and
>>>>>>> I really want to find a ride sharing service. Any recommendations
>>>>>>> you can give me would be most helpful to me. Thank you for your
>>>>>>> time sincerely Chela Robles
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>> NFBC-Info mailing list
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>>>>>>> e
>>>>>>> %
>>>>>>> 40cox.net
>>>>>>>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2017 13:29:00 -0700
> From: "Joy Stigile" <joystigile at gmail.com>
> To: "'NFB of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Ride sharing services San Francisco bay area
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> Hi Maryann,
> Here is all of info for you. Our 2017 state convention is November 2-5.
> Now is time to register on-line for our 2017 state convention:
> www.nfbcal.org I am happy to announce our national representative will be
> Scott LaBaar, president, National Federation of the Blind of Colorado.
>
> Our theme is:
>
> No Boundaries
> Release What Holds You Back
>
>
> Embassy Suites Milpitas - Silicon Valley
> 901 E. Calaveras Blvd.
> Milpitas CA 95035
>
> King Room rates:
> Single; double, triple, quad Non-smoking $119
> Double-double Suite rates:
> Single; double, triple, quad, Non-smoking $129
>
> Closing date for reservations is October 12, 2017. Call 408-942-0400 for
> reservations.
> We are hoping that "arrive-A-Ride" will be a vendor this year.
> Warmly, Joy
>
>
> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marianne
> Haas via NFBC-Info
> Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 12:41 PM
> To: 'NFB of California List' <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Marianne Haas <advocate at earthlink.net>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Ride sharing services San Francisco bay area
>
> When is the state convention and where. What does the ArriveRides need to
> do to have a presence at the convention? You can email me off line at:
> advocate at earthlink.net
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Marianne
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tim Elder
> via NFBC-Info
> Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 11:23 AM
> To: 'NFB of California List'
> Cc: tim at timeldermusic.com
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Ride sharing services San Francisco bay area
>
> I'm hoping they will have a presence at the state convention for those who
> want to learn more. Be sure to book your hotel room soon!
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Chela
> Robles via NFBC-Info
> Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 7:48 AM
> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Chela Robles <cdrobles693 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Ride sharing services San Francisco bay area
>
> Can you tell me more about this service you mentioned arrive rides? Does it
> serve the entire San Francisco bay area? What's their payment system like
> and do they use apps for iPhone? What are their rates like? You can feel
> free to write me off the list at cdrobles693 at gmail.com if you wish not to
> clutter this list. Thank you very much for your response.
>
> Sincerely,
> Chela Robles
> Sent from my iPod Touch 5G
>
>> On Aug 25, 2017, at 5:27 AM, Marianne Haas via NFBC-Info
> <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Good Morning,
>> There is a new service called arrive rides. You can sign up and then
>> when you need a ride, you can call and they get Uber or Lift. They
>> also monitor the drivers until they drop off the passenger. I use the
>> service a lot and find it really wonderful.
>>
>> Marianne
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Chela Robles via NFBC-Info
>> Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 2:04 AM
>> To: NFB of California List
>> Cc: Chela Robles
>> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Ride sharing services San Francisco bay area
>>
>> I was thinking of the one touch system self defense program
>> 1touchproject.com
>>
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> Chela Robles
>> Sent from my iPod Touch 5G
>>
>>>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 9:20 PM, Lisa Irving via NFBC-Info
>>> <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> That sounds like a very scary encounter you had. You might consider
>>> checking out some of the Gracey martial arts schools. For different
>>> reasons I took martial arts, and I think I can defuse a situation or
>>> defend myself if necessary.
>>>
>>> If you don't find a car pool/van pool program you might look into
>>> paying a low income senior to drive you to a point where you feel
>>> comfortable using mass transit or ride-share. Placing announcements
>>> at senior centers or apartment complexes designated as senior
>>> affordable housing might result in find folks who can help you.
>>>
>>> From,
>>> Lisa Irving
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>> Chela Robles via NFBC-Info
>>> Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2017 5:11 PM
>>> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: cdrobles693 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Ride sharing services San Francisco bay area
>>>
>>> The place of work is Santa Teresa high school in San Jose. It's on
>>> Snell Avenue.
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 5:00 PM, cdrobles693 at gmail.com wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for your suggestions and I know you guys also just suggested
>>>> BART
>>> but due to a recent incident I will not be taking BART until I learn
>>> self-defense so I will be using carpooling/van pulling options and
>>> ridesharing services.
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 4:36 PM, Jim Barbour via NFBC-Info
>>> <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> 511 definitely deals with van pools.
>>>>>
>>>>> https://511contracosta.org/driving/vanpool/
>>>>>
>>>>> I googled vanpool concord Ca, and found several results, no idea if
>>>>> any
>>> of them will get you to San Jose.
>>>>>
>>>>> If you're going to look at public transit options, then bart to
>>>>> caltrain
>>> to lightrail is one options. It's over 2 hours of travel.
>>>>>
>>>>> Bart to Freemont or Warm Springs, and then bus into San Jose is
> another.
>>>>>
>>>>> Bart to Freemont/Warm Springs, and then Ubering to the office is
>> another.
>>>>>
>>>>> Also, depending on where you are working, you might ask if they're
>>> running shuttles. Getting from Concord to South San Jose will be a
>>> real problem for anyone, not just for those of us who can't drive.
>>>>>
>>>>> Hope this helps,
>>>>>
>>>>> Jim
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 11:18:08PM +0000, Clark, Ted A at DOT via
>>>>>> NFBC-Info
>>> wrote:
>>>>>> 511 is for traffic and road conditions
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Have you thought about taking BART to the Caltrain which will take
>>>>>> you to San Jose I know within San Jose they have a light rail line
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>>>>> Chela Robles via NFBC-Info
>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2017 12:40 PM
>>>>>> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Cc: cdrobles693 at gmail.com
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Ride sharing services San Francisco bay
>>>>>> area
>>>>>>
>>>>>> You ever heard of 511? Anyone? Not sure if that's just for bus
>>> transportation.
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>>>>>>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 12:28 PM, Lisa Irving via NFBC-Info
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>>>>>>> Congratulations on this awesome job opportunity! I hope it is a
>>>>>>> fantastic experience for you. Good luck I hope you find a van
>>>>>>> pool service
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have a suggestion about finding such a service. Check to see if
>>>>>>> your
>>> city has a 211 Information number. Some cities this is a 311 number.
>>> They may be able to provide you with a ride share resources.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> From, Lisa Irving
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>>>>>>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 12:22 PM, Chela Robles via NFBC-Info
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>>>>>>> Hello I am looking for ride sharing services where one can use a
>>>>>>> van pool or a carpool to go to and from work. I would be going
>>>>>>> from Concord California to south San Jose and I was just
>>>>>>> wondering if you guys had any recommendations The thing is that I
>>>>>>> have a job offer that pays 30 bucks an hour five days a week and
>>>>>>> I really want to find a ride sharing service. Any recommendations
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