[nfbmi-talk] places to live in Michigan

[Larry D. Keeler]

and, an NFB chapter!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "J.J. Meddaugh" <jj at bestmidi.com>
To: "NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 6:03 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] places to live in Michigan


>I think if transit is a big goal for you then Ann Arbor is a good choice. 
>There's lots of college kids but also lots to do in town and a city and 
>transit agency that gets it. There's also now hourly bus service to Detroit 
>airport (East Lansing will soon have this too) and soon higher speed rail 
>between Detroit and Chicago that passes through Ann Arbor.
> Ypsy was just officially voted into the Ann Arbor Area Transit Authority 
> as well. AS with many cities, living closer to the urban core is generally 
> better for those without vehicles.
> Welcome to Michigan, and hope to perhaps see you at the convention in 
> Grand Rapids in October.
>
>
>
> Best regards,
> J.J.
>
> On 8/18/2013 10:03 AM, Larry D. Keeler wrote:
>> Well, maybe Nick and Terri need that kind but the card is issued threw 
>> Ann Arbor Transit Authority and allows you to get free bus rides and 
>> discount cab fares within Ann Arbor city limits.
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Terry D. Eagle" 
>> <terrydeagle at yahoo.com>
>> To: "'NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List'" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 8:29 AM
>> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] places to live in Michigan
>>
>>
>>> WOW!  I did not know the state she comes from is no longer part of the 
>>> U.S.,
>>> and she is required to obtain a green card to live here in Michigan! 
>>> Lol.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nfbmi-talk [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>> trising at sbcglobal.net
>>> Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 8:51 PM
>>> To: NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List
>>> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] places to live in Michigan
>>>
>>> Yes, my husband and I live in Ann Arbor. We have busses and Paratransit. 
>>> You
>>> must obtain a green card. If you have one, you can
>>> obtain transportation in the city limits if you schedule it a day in 
>>> advance
>>> for $3 each way. Same day service in the city limits is
>>> $4. This is a shared ride system so be prepared to schedule rides 45 
>>> minutes
>>> before you need to arrive. The service lasts until
>>> 10:45 Monday through Friday and 6:30 on Saturday and Sunday. Holidays do 
>>> not
>>> have bus or Paratransit service. Ypsilanti is not
>>> nearly as good as the city limits of Ann Arbor, but there is some bus
>>> service and the Paratransit goes to some limited areas. I hope
>>> this helps
>>> Sincerely,
>>> Terri Wilcox
>>> Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
>>> Ann Arbor Chapter President
>>>
>>>
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