<html aria-label="message body"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfMessage"><div><br><blockquote type="cite"><div>Begin forwarded message:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>From: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Joy Relton" <joy.relton@icloud.com><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Subject: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>FW: TriMet Transportation Changes and Service Cuts</b><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Date: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;">October 22, 2025 at 9:37:31\u202fAM PDT<br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>To: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"'Kirk Wagner'" <kwagner8197@gmail.com><br></span></div><br><div><meta charset="UTF-8"><div class="WordSection1" style="page: WordSection1; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Hi Kirk,<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">I think that this should be share with our chapter. The meeting is next week and will impact most if not all of the members.<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div><div style="border-width: 1pt medium medium; border-style: solid none none; border-color: rgb(225, 225, 225) currentcolor currentcolor; border-image: none; padding: 3pt 0in 0in;"><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">From:</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Anneliese Hugo <<a href="mailto:AHugo@nwaba.org" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">AHugo@nwaba.org</a>><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br><b>Sent:</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Wednesday, October 22, 2025 8:30 AM<br><b>To:</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>PDXVAN Programs <<a href="mailto:pdxvanprogramsteam@nwaba.org" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">pdxvanprogramsteam@nwaba.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Megan Ahleman <<a href="mailto:MAhleman@nwaba.org" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">MAhleman@nwaba.org</a>><br><b>Subject:</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>TriMet Transportation Changes and Service Cuts<o:p></o:p></span></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; background: white;"><span style="">Good morning athletes and families, <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; background: white;"><span style=""><o:p> </o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; background: white;"><span style="">We\u2019ve been contacted by TriMet\u2019s Accessible Transportation team to share information with NWABA athletes and others who may be affected by upcoming funding changes that will impact TriMet services. TriMet is encouraging anyone who may be impacted to share their input\u2014whether by attending an open house or completing a short survey (linked below). Your voice matters, and this is an opportunity to help shape how services are adjusted.<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; background: white;"><span style="">They are hosting an open house specifically for older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers and families. This will be on the Zoom platform,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Tuesday 10/28, 5pm \u2013 7pm.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>I will provide the flyer via attachment as well that has a QR code, however you can also find it on the page linked. <o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; background: white;"><span style="">Link to the service cuts page:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://trimet.org/servicecuts/" title="https://trimet.org/servicecuts/" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">https://trimet.org/servicecuts/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; background: white;"><span style="">Link to the feedback survey :<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://trimet.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8J1yEdTdeSoaIL4" title="https://trimet.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8J1yEdTdeSoaIL4" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">https://trimet.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8J1yEdTdeSoaIL4</a><o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="">We know transportation can be challenging, and we\u2019ll continue doing our best to help athletes navigate this. While our ability to provide transportation is limited, we\u2019re happy to answer questions or help you access available resources. Please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out if you need assistance.<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; background: white;"><span style="">Warmly,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; background: white;"><span style="">Anneliese <o:p></o:p></span></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div></div><div id="Signature"><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style=""><o:p> </o:p></span></div></div><p style="background: white;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Anneliese Hugo | Program Specialist, Portland/Vancouver</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style="background: white;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 176, 240);">Northwest Association for Blind Athletes</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style="background: white;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif; color: rgb(21, 96, 130);"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style="background: white;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif; color: red;">Physical: </span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">805 Broadway St., Suite 750, Vancouver, WA 98660</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="background: white;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif; color: red;">Direct:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">360.682.1662|<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif; color: red;">Main:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">360.448.7254 |<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif; color: red;">Web</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><b><u><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif; color: blue;"><a href="http://www.nwaba.org/" title="http://www.nwaba.org/" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">www.nwaba.org</a></span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style="background: white;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style="background: white;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 176, 240);">Enriching Lives. 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