[nabs-l] Looking for information on transportation in cities around the U.S

[Taylor Arndt]

I have been to camp t also maybe you should look into Grand Rapids

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> On Sep 18, 2016, at 1:55 AM, Kaiti Shelton via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I thought that might be the case.  I've been in that area for programs
> at Camp T but not long enough to know for sure myself.  The site is
> actually in Lowell, but from what I know of Lowell it is pretty
> similar to Greenville in the lack of public transport.
> 
>> On 9/17/16, Taylor Arndt via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> I know that Greenville Michigan I don't think as much in the way of public
>> transportation, but if you go to Grand Rapids they have a real good system.
>> I'm from Michigan, so I kind of know what is good in Michigan what's not
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Sep 17, 2016, at 10:47 PM, Kaiti Shelton via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi all,
>>> 
>>> I'm beginning to delve into the pre-application process for my
>>> required post-graduation internship, and I could end up anywhere
>>> around the country.  My professors thankfully are conscious of my
>>> needs and have remarked a few months ago before I even said something,
>>> "We'll have to get you something with a bus line."
>>> 
>>> Naturally, a ton of factors are going into my decision-making process.
>>> I know I want to work with children and adolescents and the types of
>>> settings I would be interested in working in.  I am also considering
>>> who the supervisor is and what their background is, the theoretical
>>> orientation of the facility (humanistic or behavioral for example),
>>> and if they have a stipent or housing available.  However,
>>> transportation will play a major role in my decision as well as I will
>>> need a way to get to work and to places like the store from wherever I
>>> end up living.  Unfortunately this means some really good sites might
>>> need to be cut from my list simply because they're in rural areas or
>>> request students with cars who can drive to multiple locations for
>>> sessions during a given day, but such is life.
>>> 
>>> I'm wondering if anyone else has been in this position and has found a
>>> way to research what public transportation options are available in
>>> various cities and states.  I do have paratransit where I go to school
>>> now, but as the internship is 6 months there I might also need to look
>>> into gaining long-term access to those services if they are offered.
>>> Naturally, I'm leaning more towards cities that are larger and that I
>>> know have well-established public transportation systems like Chicago
>>> and Minneapolis-St. Paul, but I'd like to find more information to see
>>> if the ones I'm looking at in smaller towns are also doable.  Any
>>> strategies or web sites with information would be helpful.
>>> 
>>> In case anyone has experience with transportation in the areas I'm
>>> checking out at least for now, here is my list of possible locales.  I
>>> still have yet to meet with my professors and get their views on where
>>> I should go so the list will dwindle for sure, but I'm trying to be as
>>> proactive as possible.
>>> Illinois:
>>> Oaklawn, Park Ridge, Chicago (I'm assuming downtown based on the
>>> information I have), Lisle, Countryside, Evanston.
>>> Texas:
>>> Dallas.
>>> Ohio:
>>> Cincinnati (don't need info on that one as that's my hometown).
>>> Columbus, Cleveland.
>>> Michigan:
>>> Greenville.
>>> Indiana:
>>> Indianapolis, Fishers.
>>> Minnesota:
>>> Minneapolis.
>>> Iowa:
>>> Dubuque.
>>> New York:
>>> Yonkers, Rodchester, Harris.
>>> New Jersey:
>>> Peapack.
>>> Tennessee:
>>> Jackson.
>>> 
>>> --
>>> Kaiti Shelton
>>> 
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