[Nfbf-l] Finally moved in

Sun Jul 8 14:35:57 UTC 2012

Dear Joe and Jessica,

Your county is a very long one and thin.
They, the transit authority, may not like to transport people long distances 
because they don't have the vehicles to do so.
Therefore, they make it hard for you to get it or use it.  They do this for 
their convenience and not yours.
They likely provide service under the Florida Transportation Disadvantaged 
Program, which allows them to make some of their own rules.
These rules can be changed.
Joe and you likely need to get involved in the transit boards and attend the 
transit meetings where you can speak up for yourselves and others like you.
TD funds are suppose to allow service over the entire county, not just part.
The county likely put no money into the program other than what they get 
from the TD program.
If there is a fixed route bus system, then they must, under the ADA, provide 
Para-transit services, within 3/4 mile either side of the fixed route bus 
route, as a crow flys, not just the closest bus stop.

You will need to learn the rules and how they apply and then use them.
ADA service is limited to just the area, within 3/4 miles of a bus route, 
but TD is not.   Both of these systems can be expanded, but it takes money 
and political will.
Jessica, you mentioned that you would have to walk 3 miles to get to the 
bus.  Not entirely true.  You would have to get yourself to within 3/4 mile 
of the fixed route buses route.  That is some place that is that close such 
as a store, a church a school or someplace with a street address.  Then they 
can pick you up there.
You both picked a place to live that has poor transit services, but those 
services can be changed, over time.  We did it here in Palm Beach County.
You must go to your county commissioners and complain in a constructive 
manner.  Help them to find logical solutions to the funding issues such as 
more dedicated funding sources a penny from the local gas taxes, a half cent 
sales tax or some other source.
There is likely allot of unemployed people in your area now and they may 
need transport to look for jobs and to reach employment or job training.
Someone needs to be your advocate, so why not you.
That was what I faced, what I became here and how I got the job I have now.

David Evans and GD Jack.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sherri" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2012 5:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Finally moved in

> Joe, Perhaps you and Jessica can get with county commissioners or your
> transportation provider and change the rules. You are a very persistent 
> and
> determined person.
>
> Sherri
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Joe Naulty
> To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List
> Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2012 5:24 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Finally moved in
>
>
> Hello Jessica Pitzer
>
> I am Joseph B. Naulty, an N F B Member with the Daytona Chapter.  I live 
> in
> West Melbourne with my wife, Arlene.
>
> I am blind and very hard of hearing,  However I can use the phone.   If 
> you
> care to,  you can call me about the Transportation issue.
>
> I use Space Coast transportation twice a week to go to Pro Health Gym, and
> find the service to be very good.  Only $1.25 per ride.
>
> The problem is, if I want to go to the main libary, it is located in the
> central
> zone and I live in the south zone. The divider line is Pineta, which runs
> West toEast.  Brevard County is approx 67 miles long and they cut it up 
> into
> 3 zones.
>
> You live in the Central zone and you are trying to improve the quality of
> life by going to School in the south zone;
> they will not transport you
> across the line
>
> I don't think this is fair to any blind person.
>
> If you wish, you can call me.    Perhaps,  we can contact our congressman
> to see what the latest  rules are regarding Transportaion.   Call me at
> 321-768-9500
>
> Joseph B. Naulty
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jessica Pitzer" <rolosgirl at gmail.com>
> To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 6:59 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Finally moved in
>
>
>> i've contacted dbs which told me that i had to ride the bus. haha.. 3
>> and a half miles of walking later, no. I contacted the indipendent
>> living center andhave not heard back and i'm meeting with teh college
>> on Monday.
>> Jessica
>>
>> On 7/6/12, Judith Hamilton <jrhamilton51 at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>> Sherri and All,
>>>
>>> One would think that the space coast would not have drug their feet when
>>> it
>>> comes to transportation, but ditto on welcome to Florida where driving
>>> and
>>> owning a car is king. Each county should have some type of 
>>> Transportation
>>> Disadvantaged program for eligible residents who live more than three
>>> quarters of a mile from a fixed route bus stop. Jessica, you might look
>>> into networking with the local Division of Blind Services office or
>>> Center
>>> for Independent Living, or the college might have a disabled student
>>> services program. These agencies might assist in your navigation of the
>>> bureaucracy  of our fragmented transportation system in Florida.
>>> Good Luck!
>>> Judy
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> [Original Message]
>>>> From: Sherri <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
>>>> To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Date: 7/5/2012 11:03:28 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Finally moved in
>>>>
>>>> I really don't know much about the transportation in Brevard County
>>>> other
>>>>
>>>> than to tell you it unfortunately is not very good. Welcome to Florida.
>>> Set
>>>> your clocks back to the 1950's. Lol!
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: Jessica Pitzer
>>>> To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List ; f-l at nfbnet.org
>>>> Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2012 9:41 PM
>>>> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Finally moved in
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hi all,
>>>> I just got moved into my new house in rockledge, near melbourne and
>>>> viera.
>>>> I love hit here, sidewalks, sea breeze, etc.
>>>> I had surgery 3 weeks ago, which was an emergency thing, and then it
>>>> burst open after the staples came out, so i'm slowly getting back on
>>>> my feet.
>>>> I want to go to college, and get a bachelors degree in elementary
>>>> education and be a school teacher.
>>>> I've applied at brevard community college in melbourne and all of that.
>>>> My only obstical right now is that the space coast transit sucks from
>>>> what I found out today, the refuse to transport me to the college, and
>>>> told me that I could just walk the 3.5 miles to my nearest bus route
>>>> and jsut take the bus there, when I explained I couldnt' do that they
>>>> said they could get me a ride to the bus but that it oculdn't be
>>>> garuanteed, so obviously that won't work as i need a garuanteed thing.
>>>> I can't do cabs as I priced it at between 60 and 70 dollars round
>>>> trip.
>>>> I'm not sure if there are nay other services or ideas, but if anyone
>>>> knows any please please let me know.
>>>> I'm also in process of applying for another guide dog, and hope to get
>>>> one in december, january, march or may depending on when there is a
>>>> match and all of that fun stuff.
>>>> Also if there is any recreation stuff around here, or clubs, choirs,
>>>> etc. please let me know about that too, and if anyone lives in this
>>>> area, I'd be glad to talk to you.
>>>> Thanks so much.
>>>> Jessica
>>>>
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