[NFBMT] Speak Up About Public Transportation - Meeting on Nov. 24

[marjorie gregg]

thanks

enjoy  your day

On Thu, Nov 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM JOY BRESLAUER via NFBMT <nfbmt at nfbnet.org>
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> Please forward this to anyone I may have missed.  Joy
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> From: Christa Gabriel <Christa at dr-mt.org>
> Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2025 3:39 PM
> Subject: Speak Up About Public Transportation - Meeting on Nov. 24
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> Hello,
>
> Last year you responded to a survey of DRMTs about transportation.  Thank
> you for taking the time to share your stories and concerns with us. Many of
> you have talked about long wait times, limited routes, and how hard it can
> be to get where you need to go. Your lived experience matter, and lawmakers
> will be talking about these issues soon.
>
> The Transportation Interim Committee
> <
> https://archive.legmt.gov/content/Committees/Interim/2025-2026/TIC/November
> _24_2025/Draft_Agenda.pdf
> <https://archive.legmt.gov/content/Committees/Interim/2025-2026/TIC/November_24_2025/Draft_Agenda.pdf>
> >
> <
> https://archive.legmt.gov/content/Committees/Interim/2025-2026/TIC/November
> _24_2025/Draft_Agenda.pdf
> <https://archive.legmt.gov/content/Committees/Interim/2025-2026/TIC/November_24_2025/Draft_Agenda.pdf>>
> is meeting on:
>
> Monday, November 24, 2025
> 8:30am-4:00pm
> Room 102, Montana State Capitol in Helena
>
> The committee will talk about the public transportation study starting at
> 1:10pm, and public comment will begin at 2:15pm. This is your chance to
> share your experiences and ideas. Real stories, like yours, can spark
> important conversations amongst lawmakers and help shape transportation
> solutions that better connect us to our jobs, healthcare, and daily life.
>
> How You Can Share Your Thoughts
>
> You can comment in any of these ways:
>
> 1. In person:
> Come to the Capitol and speak during the public comment time.
>
> 2. Online (remote):
> You can speak through video or phone. You must sign up at least 2 hours
> before the meeting here:
> https://participate.legmt.gov/
>
> 3. In writing:
> Send written comments online or mail them to:
>
> Transportation Interim Committee
> PO Box 201706
> Helena, MT 59620-1706
>
> 4. We will share it for you:
>
> If you can't participate or feel too nervous to speak, we can share your
> story on your behalf so your story can be heard. Just let us know!
>
> We Can Help
>
> If you want help writing your comment, practicing what to say, or signing
> up
> to speak online, we can support you one-on-one. Just let me know what you
> need.
>
> Your voice is important, and lawmakers need to hear from people who are
> directly affected by Montana's transportation system.
>
> Please reach out if you want help getting ready.
>
> Thank you,
>
>
>  <https://disabilityrightsmt.org/>
>
> Christa Gabriel
> Director of Public Policy
> Disability Rights Montana
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