[nfbmi-talk] Followup on Michigan Flyer and Metro AirportFW: 7 New, Eco-Friendly Buses Give You an Even Sweeter Ride

Wed Nov 19 01:08:15 UTC 2014

Hello,

Here is a release from Michigan Flyer.  There is a promising update on the
progress toward fulfillment of the settlement.

I really appreciate Karla Hudson for her proactive work on this and the
support of the NFB of Michigan in advocating for a reasonable settlement.
We will be vigilant until we are certain that blind travelers will be able
to fully utilize this service without undue inconvenience from the airport
authority.  Together, our voices were heard.  

Warmest Regards,

Fred

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To: f.wurtzel at att.net
Subject: 7 New, Eco-Friendly Buses Give You an Even Sweeter Ride

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 7 New, Eco-Friendly Buses Give You an Even Sweeter Ride

Just for you, we're putting a brand new fleet of seven luxury motorcoaches
on the road this month, representing a $3.8 million investment by Michigan
Flyer's parent company, Indian Trails, Inc.
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"We invested in a new fleet with high-end safety, comfort, eco-friendly
features because of our commitment to our customers and our communities,"
said Indian Trails President Gordon Mackay. "Since 2012, the number of
passengers who've rewarded Michigan Flyer-AirRide with their business has
doubled from 90,000 a year to more than 180,000."

The new fleet-all state-of-the-art 2015 Prevost H3-45 coaches-is equipped
with technology that reduces exhaust pollutants to near zero. In addition,
each motorcoach achieves 206 passenger miles per gallon and has the
potential to remove 50 automobiles from the highway, further reducing air
pollution and traffic congestion. 

Safety features include an electronic stability system that enables drivers
to avoid danger on slippery roads; an engine fire-detection and suppression
system; two GPS systems; and a tire pressure monitoring system. All are
equipped with three-point retractable seatbelts for passengers;
ADA-compliant wheelchair lifts, and a large under-floor luggage compartment.

As for comfort, the new coaches offer deluxe, ergonomic seating with leather
headrests and ample leg room; individual climate controls, reading lamps and
cup holders; tinted, panoramic side windows; 110-volt AC outlets at each
seat for charging mobile devices; free WiFi; on-board lavatories; and
enclosed, overhead parcel racks. 

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So, relax and enjoy an even better ride than before!

Detroit Metro Airport Update

Image removed by sender. MIFlyer_Bullet_16px.JPGNew Customer Service Desk at
DTW's McNamara Terminal

In December, we're opening a new public-transit customer service desk inside
the McNamara Terminal's climate-controlled Ground Transportation Center
(GTC), which has accessible restrooms, drinking fountains and phones nearby.
A Michigan Flyer-AirRide staff member will be posted at the service desk to
assist passengers on most of our scheduled runs. This lets you stay inside
until just before your motorcoach arrives, limiting exposure to weather at
our boarding location (in the parking ramp about 200 yards from the waiting
area).

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If you need special assistance in accessing facilities at DTW, it's best to
arrange for it with your airline at the time you make flight reservations.
The airlines at DTW contract with Prospect Airport Services, Inc., to
provide wheelchair and baggage assistance, and more. You can also call
Prospect directly to arrange for help, preferably in advance but also when
you're at the airport. Prospect's phone number at DTW's McNamara Terminal is
734-247-2400; at the North Terminal, it's 734-247-1121.

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Cheers to You This Thanksgiving!

Thanks to you-our wonderful passengers-Michigan Flyer is now celebrating its
eighth anniversary! With your support, our service has been growing rapidly
since 2012. 

Over the years, you've told us you love how we enable you to ride in
comfort, avoid traffic, stay productive, save money, conserve energy and
protect the environment. And it doesn't hurt that we help connect two great
university towns with one another and the world, and generate millions in
economic benefit for both regions. 

However, you also really wanted the convenience of near-hourly departures
every day between early morning and late evening.

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We delivered in November 2013, upping our daily schedule of roundtrips from
eight to 12 on the East Lansing-Ann Arbor segment of our route to and from
Detroit Metro Airport. A one-year, one-time start-up grant from the Federal
Highway Administration helped us do it. Because of the continuing surge in
loyal riders like you, the four new runs are now self-supporting.

We'd like to express our gratitude to our friends at the Ann Arbor Area
Transportation Authority
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first step toward greater frequency was the formation of a public-private
partnership with AAATA ("TheRide") in February 2012 to increase daily
roundtrips from eight to 13 on the Ann Arbor-DTW segment of our route, which
we operate as "AirRide
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resounding success for Southeast Michigan, and no local property taxes go to
support AirRide.

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