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

Wed Nov 19 01:26:25 UTC 2014

Fred,

   Our resolution at this years convention calls for more then what is just 
in the settlement.  I don't see any specific progress in the releasethat 
warrants any praise for anyone yet.  Carla may have decided to settle, but 
our resolution does not call for a compromise that results in unequal 
treatment.

Dave
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From: "Fred Wurtzel via nfbmi-talk" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
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Subject: [nfbmi-talk] Followup on Michigan Flyer and Metro AirportFW: 7 
New,Eco-Friendly Buses Give You an Even Sweeter Ride

> Hello,
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> Here is a release from Michigan Flyer.  There is a promising update on the
> progress toward fulfillment of the settlement.
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> 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.
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> Warmest Regards,
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>
> Fred
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> From: Michigan Flyer [mailto:sales at michiganflyer.com]
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> 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
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> 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.
> <http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?7lzhp-ivu79-ymsckn8&_v=2>
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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."
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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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> Image removed by sender. Katie Donovan and Odie Norkin
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> So, relax and enjoy an even better ride than before!
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> Detroit Metro Airport Update
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> Image removed by sender. MIFlyer_Bullet_16px.JPGNew Customer Service Desk 
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> DTW's McNamara Terminal
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> 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
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> Image removed by sender. MIFlyer_Bullet_16px.JPGIf You Need Help, Just Ask
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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 
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> 734-247-2400; at the North Terminal, it's 734-247-1121.
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> Cheers to You This Thanksgiving!
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> We'd like to express our gratitude to our friends at the Ann Arbor Area
> Transportation Authority
> <http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?7lzhp-ivu7a-ymsckn8&_v=2> , too. A giant
> 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
> <http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?7lzhp-ivu7b-ymsckn9&_v=2> ." It's been a
> resounding success for Southeast Michigan, and no local property taxes go 
> to
> support AirRide.
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