<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Thought some might be interested in checking out the new light rail cars.<div><br></div><div>Marci<br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from Marci's iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> "Smith, Donna" <donna.smith@soundtransit.org><br><b>Date:</b> April 19, 2021 at 9:02:57 AM PDT<br><b>To:</b> kimberly@disabilitypride.org, robert@disabilitypride.org, hope@disabilitypride.org, ddd@kingcounty.gov, MJC59@comcast.net, hodanm@multiculturalfamilies.org, info@nwwwn.org, karen@braitmayer.com, info@seattleadaptivesports.org, caspian@cs.washington.edu, atheriault@seattledbsc.org, OMTeam@seattlelh.org, info@dsb.wa.gov, info@pva.org, marta.idowu@seattle.gov, edbronsdon@outdoorsforall.org, daryaf@dr-wa.org, susank@dr-wa.org, ask@arcofkingcounty.org, emerson@nwaccessfund.org, ellie@nwaccessfund.org, info@biawa.org, infoPNW@lupus.org, info@acb.org, steve@fiksdal.com, hopelink@hopelink.org, shaber@hopelink.org, info@environmentsforall.org, info@atworkwa.org, wa.adapt.west@gmail.com, "Watkinson, Larry" <WatkinsL@wsdot.wa.gov>, Holly.Delcambre@seattle.gov, sbass773@yahoo.com, Lenny.Orlov@seattle.gov, cleo.brooks@spl.org, danettedixon63@gmail.com, nbrannonz@gmail.com, notpgm@comcast.net, lynda.wong@outlook.com, morrowa@gmail.com, wilkima@dshs.wa.gov, sawyckyjkristina@yahoo.com, tyljoe@hotmail.com, dmiller@lhblind.org, wingwoo61@gmail.com, mekawh@gmail.com, dion.grahamsr@kingcounty.gov, michael.thygerson@mvtransit.com, robin.loen@dsb.wa.gov<br><b>Cc:</b> "Mitchell, Jodi" <jodi.mitchell@soundtransit.org><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Important: Opportunity to explore new light rail vehicles</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi all.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sound Transit is providing an opportunity to passengers with disabilities to experience the new light rail vehicles (LRV) that will be going into service soon. You will hear a short overview about the new LRVs and then have the chance to
board to check out the accessible features and learn any differences from the LRVs currently in service. Elements to explore include:<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Priority seating areas<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This event will be held on April 28<sup>th</sup> between 10:00 – 2:00 at the Angle Lake Station. We will be scheduling participants in 20-minute slots to avoid crowding and to maintain social distancing. All participants must wear a mask.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you are interested, please fill out the form below and return it to me. Once we receive responses we will build a schedule and let you know your time slot. Also, please share this invitation with others you think might be interested.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sound Transit LRV Experience for Passengers with disabilities<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Purpose: To provide the opportunity to explore new rail vehicles before they go into service.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Date: April 28, 2021<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Location: Angle Lake Station platform<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Name: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">E-mail:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Phone:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Accommodations needed: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please mark each time slot below with an X if you are available to attend. We will compile all responses and create a schedule to avoid overcrowding.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">10:00 – 11:00<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11:00 – 12:00<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">12:00 – 1:00<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1:00 – 2:00<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For questions, please contact Jodi Mitchell at <a href="mailto:Jodi.mitchell@soundtransit.org">
Jodi.mitchell@soundtransit.org</a> or Donna Smith at <a href="mailto:donna.smith@soundtransit.org">
donna.smith@soundtransit.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for your interest!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Donna Smith, ADAC<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Manager Accessible Services<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sound Transit<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">703-505-4642 (Mobile/Best Number)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">206-370-5344 (Office)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Donna.smith@soundtransit.org">Donna.smith@soundtransit.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">www.soundtransit.org<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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