[NFBF-L] List of All Paratransit Agencies in Florida

[licib85 at gmail.com]

Good morning Marilyn and members:
This information you have shared is very valuable and your commitment to serve is always commendable. Should you wish to work together with myself or any other member, please do not hesitate to reach out. Always happy to serve. Have a grate Wednesday.


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From: NFBF-L <nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of MARILYN BALDWIN via NFBF-L
Sent: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 1:44 PM
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Cc: MARILYN BALDWIN <commmdb at aol.com>
Subject: Re: [NFBF-L] List of All Paratransit Agencies in Florida

Alicia ,thank you for gathering this information. I said that this was a program that I could help with, and it was on my plate to accomplish today. I was instrumental in getting state funding for the TD Trust fund before we had the Coordinated TD funding that is now available for all sixty -seven counties in our state. I served on the Fl. Commission from 1994-2002. I still serve on our local TDBoard in Central Florida. 

These funds are for non Medicaid and ADA sponsored trips in the area that your county serves. TD  They cannot be used to travel to and from the State Convention. Only to the bus and train stations. You can use them for travel to the airport as well. (ADA )If you are ADA Certified , you may use the Jacksonville Paratransit system, with a letter from your ADA Eligibility program to the Jacksonville system. You may travel at the same time as the Jacksonville system does. I believe the same eligibility will be available in New Orleans. ADA funds are for people living within a fixed bus route and are unable to use fixed route due to a disability as Judy stated. TD Trips are provided using local eligibility criteria. Visitor status does not hold for TD trips, only ADA. Medicaid has their own systems and guidelines. 

Check with your local CTC about the types of TD trips available in your local communities. Each system is a little different, and depends upon State and local funding . ADA trips are provided by each county and their transit system. Not all counties have ADA Transportation, only those with a fixed route bus system. 

Sincerely,

Marilyn Baldwin 
President 
Central Fl. Chapter 
NFBF 
(407)810-0554 

I believe this information is correct, please consult with your local CTC for the most current information. 


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	On Jun 7, 2022, at 11:26 AM, Russ Davis via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
	
	

	

	Hi Alicia,

	 

	Thanks so much for this info. I’m taking a look at it now. It appears to point to a website with links to the transportation agencies for many Florida counties. Not sure if all of these counties offer ADA para-transit services, but it will spur me on to do some more research.

	 

	Sincerely,

	 

	Russ

	 

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	Sent: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 10:45 AM
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	Subject: [NFBF-L] List of All Paratransit Agencies in Florida

	 

	Good morning all:

	I had some time today and I recall on the convention planning meeting this past Sunday that this information was requested. If anyone wants to have a look see, here is the link:

	https://planfortransit.com/transit-agencies/

	The Jacksonville link is on the first page of results, if you are interested in looking for it early. Team work makes the dream work! 😊

	 

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