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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>(1). No Change to Mask Requirements:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It has been confirmed via the TARC website, the wearing of masks remain a requirement until September 13 per the TSA Security Directive 1582/84-21-01. This will be check several times weekly to see if this notice is updated. it may be possible this restriction will remain in place beyond the date indicated to reflect recent trends in the COVID-19 positivity rate. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(2). Public Town Hall Meeting:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>TARC will be hosting a public town hall meeting to allow passengers to learn more about how para-transit is delivered and to submit recommendations to improve the service. The meeting details are listed below and all are encouraged to attend the meeting if possible. As we know, the meeting is scheduled during a most inconvenient time of day. Perhaps as one of the recommendations, we can ask that at least once per quarter we have a meeting in the evening to allow for more folks to provide feedback.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"inherit",serif'>Meeting details:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"inherit",serif'>Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"inherit",serif'>Log onto zoom: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FTownHallTARC3%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3_2J03Y88Rg515-uD8Mg136X_oyTM7T-09rEGr-nLnP9I0vTa9aKyHuoY&h=AT1g2mDtIyMOYh5zTsZZT9BhXsySijFa-h93EZxwB4aFSNt-XBluWGnwEeU0TB-fQIU5oknfmPNYYralvFYYd2dytO_DWIlwJoV_IfmIj_SDQB8Pn7rDiP0j21YBxR0lzTp8jljLMcTLPsWUAsmW&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT3WoshRJvmFjL8zzLCEpLNTR-2hx_A_MVdQgu_qk89eLftcFUGSkjtYnKkOejyjdS9I5L2LNQGKtIrqjQrEoEABYWtg6NbE1KS7Thrz80kUDok-6pMbhU4C8wfSoWyqQV2yjw9nyPis7h0lYMGiHKmAT2DRbCNkvonmdn_BDLkLLSoN8AdIhY4LIAIINCrYa5M1x62Z5J9r92VnQg" target="_blank"><span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>https://bit.ly/TownHallTARC3</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"inherit",serif'>Or join the meeting by phone: 833.548.0276 (Toll Free)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"inherit",serif'>Meeting ID: 892 8528 0584<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"inherit",serif'>Passcode: 620200<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(3). We Need To Hear From You! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We know that other problems not related to staffing can and do occur as a result of various factors surrounding training and safety. With TARC committing to improve the quality of service it is essential that we ensure they will deliver. Please send any and all complaints so we can verify if TARC keeps the promise to restore confidence in the service and fulfil its obligations. Now more than ever, your feedback is requested. Help us by reporting issues promptly both to TARC and using the methods outlined here.:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>After filing a complaint with TARC you may send them via Facebook to hashtag #tarc3trouble. You may also report issues and concerns to the TARC advocacy inbox at the email address: <a href="mailto:tarcadvocacy@gmail.com">tarcadvocacy@gmail.com</a> . The survey remains available for those who have not yet completed it. You may access the survey at: <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=TX9812fXH0a2JQYoeS6eKsaGT7Jw8qtIocAY2-Cj-65UNDlDRzlDQkM0TzBRWFRQRktERU4xWjc0Qi4u">https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=TX9812fXH0a2JQYoeS6eKsaGT7Jw8qtIocAY2-Cj-65UNDlDRzlDQkM0TzBRWFRQRktERU4xWjc0Qi4u</a> <o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>