[nfbmi-talk] places to live in Michigan

Thu Aug 22 01:30:39 UTC 2013

Good to know. Thanks for the info.

Best regards,
J.J.

On 8/21/2013 4:47 PM, Alexa wrote:
> Thanks J.J, that is very helpful. However, according to my research, Service
> in Ann Arbor, is 7 days a week, and as for Sundays and holidays, there is
> what is called night ride service. The night ride service is for after-hours
> 7 days a week, and the night ride also is in operation on holidays.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbmi-talk [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of J.J.
> Meddaugh
> Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 12:54 PM
> To: NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] places to live in Michigan
>
> No, Grand Rapids has service 7 days a week. Sunday is a bit more limited. I
> don't believe anyone does holiday service in Michigan outside of Detroit.
> Kalamazoo has no Sundays and service 6 AM to 10 PM Monday-Saturday.
> Lansing and East Lansing are under the same system.
>
>
> Best regards,
> J.J.
>
> On 8/19/2013 7:05 PM, Alexa wrote:
>> Grand Rapids doesn't have weekend service, or no service on Sundays,
>> and holidays. Is that correct?
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfbmi-talk [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of J.J.
>> Meddaugh
>> Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 9:19 AM
>> To: NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] places to live in Michigan
>>
>> Both have heavy college influences but have a lot more to offer than
>> just being a college town. It just so happens that many college
>> students don't have cars thus a decent transit system. There's a lot
>> going on in downtown with lots of young people, but the major
>> university is in Allendale which is a bit outside the city.
>> Grand Rapids is also another option with a growing system that runs
>> until midnight on weekdays with dedicated bus rapid transit lanes coming
> soon.
>> Best regards,
>> J.J.
>>
>> On 8/18/2013 10:31 PM, Alexa wrote:
>>> What's the difference between the Ann Arbor authority and Lansing
>>> transit services. It was mentioned that Lansing has better transit
>>> services. Living in a college town isn't my first choice, but so far
>>> it Seemrs.  like the next best transit service outside of Detroit. As
>>> far as Detroit is concern, it isn't an option for me. Safety is first
>> priority.
>>> Anybody on here live in Livonia? My research shows that Livonia has
>>> very limited service, only restricted to limited week days, short h
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nfbmi-talk [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>> Larry D. Keeler
>>> Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 7:03 AM
>>> To: terrydeagle at yahoo.com; NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List
>>> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] places to live in Michigan
>>>
>>> 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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