[NFBF-Tampa] Transportation Update & Survey at our Upcoming Meeting

[Ed Sanders]

Unfortunately I am unable to make the meeting due to a mandatory work 
related meeting before USF school startes, however I would like to 
participate in the survey. Any chance?

On 7/24/2019 6:26 PM, Marion Gwizdala via NFBF-Tampa wrote:
>
> Dear Tampa Bay Chapter Members & Supporters,
>
>                 As independent blind residents of the Tampa Bay 
> region, the most important issue we face is the availability of a 
> sound, effective, reliable public transit system. Such a transit 
> system allows us to fully, freely, and independently access all our 
> region has to offer and fulfill all the responsibilities of our lives, 
> such as employment, medical appointments, social service appointments, 
> shopping, and recreation. As you know, voters in Hillsborough County 
> approved a $.01 sales tax of which 45% would help improve the services 
> of the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART). Commissioner Stacy 
> White filed law suits challenging the constitutionality of this 
> referendum. The judge has made his ruling and we owe it to ourselves 
> and the blind community to know what that ruling is and how it will 
> ultimately effect our lives.
>
>                 During our meeting this Saturday, representatives from 
> the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will share more about 
> this ruling and what we, as a consumer organization of the blind, can 
> do from here. We will also have the opportunity to participate in a 
> survey to help the long-range planning of public transportation in the 
> Tampa Bay area. We have a very strong voice on this issue and need to 
> make that voice heard, so plan on attending this crucial meeting!
>
> WHAT: Tampa Bay Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Florida 
> Monthly Meeting
>
> WHERE: O’Brien’s Irish Pub
>
>                 701 West Lumsden Road
>
>                 Brandon, Florida
>
>                 (On the corner of Lumsden Road & Kings Avenue)
>
> WHEN: Saturday, July 27, 2019
>
> TIME: 12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.m.
>
>                 (Doors open at 11:00 a.m. for social time!)
>
> We look forward to seeing you there!
>
> Fraternally yours,
>
> Marion Gwizdala
>
>
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