[nfbmi-talk] places to live in Michigan

Sat Aug 24 01:37:20 UTC 2013

Does anybody on here uses smartbus and/or ada smartbus service? If so, how
can find the areas it services? I spoke with Mike Patton, his response was
pick an address of an area, and ask him if smartbus service that address.
His advice is the long about way to learn what their service areas. I'm
looking for cities, towns smartbus and ada smart service, and go from there.
Smartbus customer service say go to their map and see what areas they
service. On their maps show what look like bus routs which make me, lol,
dizzy, lol. I'm looking for such as: Farmington Hils or any given city they
service, what their service part of that city or town, and the hours of
operation. Mr. Patton says as an example, part of Farmington Hills, streets
he mentioned like one or 2 of the mile roads, which I can't remember what
they were.  Ann Arbor has good service, however, too busy for what I'm
looking for. I've even checked Traverse City, their service is OK. Hrs. are
6a.m-11p.m. 7 days a week. Unfortunately I can't get a straight answer like
that from smartbus. Though I know smartbus service lot more ground. Smartbus
hrs. of operation varies per area. Some areas smartbus operate longer than
others.  If anybody on here uses the smartbus let me know what you know
about it. 
Peace. 

-----Original Message-----
From: nfbmi-talk [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Fred
Wurtzel
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 6:21 PM
To: 'NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] places to live in Michigan

Hi,

Lansing has 7 day service, no holidays, evenings til 11 or so, not sure the
end time.  No holidays, but not too many of those and who needs to ride the
bus on Christmas, anyway?  There is free service for New Years Eve parties
in Lansing/East Lansing.  Free service on the first Friday of each month
from 5 o'clock on.

-----Original Message-----
From: nfbmi-talk [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alexa
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 4:48 PM
To: 'NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] places to live in Michigan

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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