[NFBOH-Cleveland] Something from the Community Engagement Committee:

Wed Jan 3 19:01:23 UTC 2018

Good Day, Below is the current newsletter from the Greater Cleveland
Regional Transit Authority. As you are aware of, many budget cuts are
going to take effect real soon and transportation will be greatly
effected. Take time to read what GCRTA has to say.
 The Community Engagement committee is planning to meet with them
soon.  The goal is to build  a bridge for clear communication and
reasonable solutions.
Some of the issues with paratransit are easy to identify. However, we
need to hear from you, the riders! Share your concerns and possible
solutions by replying to this e mail. Start the conversation today!
Thank you and Make this a great day!

The Community Engagement Committee

National Federation of the Blind of Cleveland

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RTA e-news - Jan. 3, 2018

2018 brings $20 million budget challenge to RTA

The start of a New Year brings yet another budget challenge to RTA.
Because of a change in Federal regulations, RTA's sales tax revenues
will be reduced $20 million annually, beginning in the fourth quarter
of 2018. RTA General Manager Joe Calabrese explains the background of
this issue, and what it means to RTA, its customers, and the
community.

Budget challenges: http://www.riderta.com/budgetchallenges

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RTA made a lot of positive news in 2017

Improved service, facility upgrades, and major safety awards kept RTA
in the news in 2017. There were many highlights, but major ones that
directly affected your ridership experience include: Saturday service
to Edgewater Park, late-night C-Line trolley service to Flats East
Bank, Green Line service extended to midnight, service on the new
MetroHealth Line, and the start of VanShare service.

Major highlights:
http://www.riderta.com/publications/ridersdigest/2018/January#toc-1
Service to Edgewater Park:
http://www.riderta.com/news/service-changes-take-effect-march-12-new-service-edgewater-park-begins-march-18
Flats East Bank service:
http://www.riderta.com/news/may-26-2017-late-night-trolley-service-extended-flats-east-bank
Green Line service:
http://www.riderta.com/publications/ridersdigest/2017/September#toc-1
MetroHealth Line:
http://www.riderta.com/news/sept-21-2017-rta-and-metrohealth-partner-rebrand-51-bus-line
VanShare: http://www.riderta.com/news/june-15-2017-rta-launches-vanpool-service-enterprise

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2018 capital plan: Focus on upgrading rail infrastructure

RTA's $115.9 million capital budget -- separate and distinct from the
operating budget -- includes about 80 percent federal and state
grants. Besides completing work on the East 34th Street rail station
in 2018, RTA will:
•Begin a $1.6 million project at the Farnsleigh Station on the Blue Line.
•Start a $5 million reconstruction at the East 116th Street Station.
•Upgrade track on the Red Line, between the West 117th Street and West
Park stations.
•Upgrade two key tracks at Tower City.
•Begin major behind-the-scenes projects to improve radio
communications, electrical substations, and fiber optic systems

Capital plan: http://www.riderta.com/sites/default/files/pdf/presentations/2017-08-01%20CIP.pdf
East 34th Street: http://www.riderta.com/majorprojects/e34
Farnsleigh: http://www.riderta.com/majorprojects/farnsleigh
East 116th St Station: http://www.riderta.com/majorprojects/e116
Red Line: http://www.riderta.com/routes/redline
Tower City: http://www.riderta.com/facilities/towercity

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Jan. 5-14: Disney magic returns to Quicken Loans Arena

The magic returns to Quicken Loans Arena this month, when Disney on
Ice gives 14 performances of quality family entertainment. To reach an
event at Quicken Loans Arena, park for free at a Rapid Station, buy a
$5.50 All-Day Pass, ride the Rapid in warmth to the Tower City
Station, and stroll down the 1,000-foot Walkway to reach your seat.
You never have to go outside. The Walkway opens 3 hours before each
event, and at 3 p.m. when the Cavs play at home.

Quicken Loans Arena: https://www.theqarena.com/
Disney on Ice: https://www.theqarena.com/events/detail/doi-180105-14
Rapid Stations: http://www.riderta.com/facilities/rapidstation
Rapid: http://www.riderta.com/routes/rail
Tower City Station: http://www.riderta.com/facilities/towercity
Walkway: http://www.riderta.com/sports

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Wishing You All the Best,

Cheryl E. Fields

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life when he plants shade trees under which he knows full well he will
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