[nfbmi-talk] places to live in Michigan

[J.J. Meddaugh]

And remember, it has a lot to do with the part of town you live in. 
Lansing has grea service on Saginaw and some other routes until midnight 
but only runs some routes until 7 at night. Plus, service to areas in 
Delta township is very limited.
So in summary, I'd say that Lansing, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids are the 
top 3 for transit systems in the state currently, not necessarily in 
that order. From there you can figure out what other amenities you're 
looking for when you move.
Detroit transit has potential to rebound, but not for another 3 to 5 
years minimum. Plus, not all of Detroit is unsafe, in fact, there are 
some parts of town I wouldn't hesitate to live in at all. It's the 
transit that's keeping me away currently, not the other problems.



Best regards,
J.J.

On 8/18/2013 9:15 PM, Fred Wurtzel wrote:
> Hi, I agree with J.J., however, when it comes to hours of operation Lansing
> has much longer service hours.  Our para-transit is very good, also.
>
> Warm Regards,
>
> Fred
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbmi-talk [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of J.J.
> Meddaugh
> Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 6:03 PM
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> 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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