[nfbmi-talk] places to live in Michigan

Mon Aug 19 23:03:16 UTC 2013

I have looked at Grand Rapids bus services, it look more limited than ann
Are web site, it is very difficult to find their hours of operation. I
visited: smartbus.org. There when I click onto schedules, it isn't clear
about the hours of operation.I am looking into the Farmington area. I
realize that it depend on what part of town in any given city. 
By the way, I sure appreciate ALL OPINIONS GOOD OR BAD.
Thanks
Does anybody on here use Smartbus? I have visited th

-----Original Message-----
From: nfbmi-talk [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of J.J.
Meddaugh
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 9:24 AM
To: NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] places to live in Michigan

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
> To: NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List
> 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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