[nfb-talk] Fw: Local Public Transportation in Orlando info.

[David Evans]

Dear All,

Here is some info that can be useful in Orlando.

David Evans, NFBF and GD Jack.
MV Transit Consumer Advocate
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From: "David Evans" <drevans at bellsouth.net>
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>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "David Evans" <drevans at bellsouth.net>
> To: <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 11:21 AM
> Subject: [nfb-talk] Local Public Transportation in Orlando info.
>
>
> Dear All NFB Members coming to Convention in Orlando.
> Here is some info about the local Public Transportation in Orlando Florida 
> that you might make use of during the 2011 National Convention.
>
> 1. LYNX Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority
> [Commuters] · Transportation Services · Share A Ride · Access LYNX · Fares 
> & Passes · Customer Service · [Community] · News & Media · Photo Gallery 
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> Menu - Schedules & Maps
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> LYNX Trip Planner
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> Fares & Passes
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> Contact Us
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> LYNX - Job Postings
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> Transportation Services
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> Customer Service
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> Access LYNX
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> More results from golynx.com »
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> 2. LYNX - Route Listing...
> Oviedo (622), Buena Ventura Lakes (631) or Williamsburg (641), you may 
> visit http://www.golynx.com/PickupLine for a complete list of maps and 
> schedules.
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> LYNX - Route 41 Schedule Times -
> LYNX - Route 30 Schedule Times
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> 3. Fares and Passes
> Fares & Passes. Standard fixed route Fares. Standard One-Way Fare - $2.00. 
> Standard Single-Day Pass - $4.50. Standard 7-Day Pass - $16.00. Standard 
> 30-Day Pass - $50.00
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> 4. ACCESS LYNX Paratransit Service
> ACCESS LYNX. ACCESS LYNX is a shared ride paratransit, door-to-door 
> transportation van service provided by MV Transportation under the 
> supervision of LYNX.
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> 5. LYNX - Contact Us
> Contact Us. LYNX is anxious to provide our customers excellent service in 
> dealing with issues they have involving the agency. ...
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> 6. TripPlanner
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> 7. www.Golynx.com
> Golynx.com has a rank of 87073 in United States, with an estimated 33060 
> monthly visitors. Click to view further details of it's valuation report.
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> 8. GoLynx.com - Getting to/from SeaWorld - Walt Disney World ...
> 1 post - 1 author - Last post: Aug 24, 2005
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> www.GoLynx.com. ... GoLynx.com - Getting to/from SeaWorld - Walt Disney 
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> 9. www.Golynx.com
> Golynx com For the use of the door-to-door Para-transit service, you must 
> be elegible in your own Para-transit system , and have them fax or e-mail 
> a copy of your statis to Orlando "Links" at least 3 to 4 day before you 
> come to Orlando and you can use the service here to get from the airport, 
> bus or train stations to the hotel or the attractions in Orlando..
> ACCESS LYNX
>
> ACCESS LYNX is a shared ride paratransit, door-to-door transportation van 
> service provided by MV Transportation under the supervision of LYNX. The 
> program
> is for eligible individuals who aren't able to use our regular bus service 
> (also called "fixed route") because of a disability. Currently, the 
> program
> provides more than 1,900 scheduled passenger trips per day, using a 
> variety of vehicles specially equipped for individuals with various 
> disabilities.
>
> Change In Fare Collection Policy
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> Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan
>
> Our Carrier
>
> MV Transportation not only provides the drivers and vehicles, but their 
> staff also handles reservation requests, scheduling and dispatch of all 
> trips. They
> also verify information for the requesting customer and coordinate the 
> rides within our tri-county area of Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.
>
> The company is responsible for providing vehicles that meet the safety 
> requirements of the ACCESS LYNX program as well as drivers that are 
> properly trained
> to meet the needs of our customers. MV Transportation has provided safe, 
> reliable and professional transportation services for public and 
> government agencies
> for more than 25 years and is highly recommended by many other 
> transportation authorities for which it provides services to.
>
> Hours of Operation
>
> Reservations can be made between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., seven days a week. To 
> check on your trip or to cancel a trip, Customer Service and 
> Transportation Services
> are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If possible, the best 
> time to make trip requests or travel is between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
>
> To reach the ACCESS LYNX Call Center:
>
> Telephone: 407-423-TRIP (8747)
> Toll-Free Long Distance: 1-800-556-TRIP (8747)
> TDD: 407-423-0787
> Fax: 407-849-6759 or 407-423-3182
>
> Fares
>
> ADA eligible customers with both the trip origin and destination within 
> 3/4 mile of a fixed route bus alignment is $4 one-way.
> Premium service - ADA eligible customers where either the trip origin or 
> destination or both are outside of 3/4 mile of a fixed route bus alignment 
> is
> $7 one-way.
>
> Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation Program
>
> Medicaid Exempt - Medicaid eligible customers traveling to/from a Medicaid 
> compensable service who (1) resides in a skilled nursing facility, (2) is 
> under
> 21 years of age, or (3) is traveling related to a pregnancy is $0.
> Medicaid - all other Medicaid eligible customers traveling to/from a 
> Medicaid compensable service is $1.
>
> Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) Program
>
> TD eligible with a direct trip distance of 0 to 4.99 miles is $2.50
> TD eligible with a direct trip distance of 5 to 9.99 miles is $3.50
> TD eligible with a direct trip distance of 10 or more miles is $4.50
>
> Visitors Welcome
>
> If you are visiting our service area and are eligible for paratransit 
> services in your home town, you may also be eligible for paratransit 
> services for
> up to 21 days on ACCESS LYNX.
> Click here
> and tell us the dates you will be visiting, the exact address where you 
> will be staying, including city and zip code, and a phone number where you 
> can
> be reached. Please attach your paratransit eligibility documentation as 
> well.
>
> home |
> contact us
> Those people needing dialysis treatments during their stay can use this 
> service for their transportation needs.  Please be aware that some of the 
> dialysis centers can handle this for you, so please ask them when making 
> your arrangments with them.
>
> Be aware that there is a shuttle bus that runs along the Famous 
> International Drive and that this will take you to businesses, shopping 
> and attractions along the I-Drive.
>
> David Evans, NFBF and GD Jack.
>
> MV Transit Consumer Advocate Division 94
> Palm Beach County Florida
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