[Nfbf-l] Amtrak info for convention, all aboard!

[David Evans]

Dear All,

To add to this excellent message, you should know that from the Deerfield 
station, which is in Broward County, you will be going back north one 
station to the Boca Raton stop in Palm Beach County.
The ride will take about 10 minutes and the stops are announced on all the 
trains.  The north end , of every Tri-Rail train is wheelchair accessible 
and even has a wheelchair accessible restroom.
There is always an attendant in this car to help you.
This car is also great for people with luggage as there is also a small ramp 
with a handrail around it, near the north end of each platform to help 
wheelchair bound passengers be boarded and those with luggage.
They place a bridge plate down and you just roll or walk across to the car.
You can get more info about Tri-Rail by calling 1-800-tri-rail or 
1-800-874-7245 or by going to www.sfrta.org to see polices and train 
schedules  and fares.
You will only want to buy a one-way discount ticket for each day you wish to 
travel.  Don't buy the round trip ticket as they must be used on the same 
day for travel.

As the only Public Transportation running on Monday, May 28 is the Tri-Rail, 
and you may need to make connections with your northbound AMTRAK train on 
that day, I will need to know in advance so that I can make sure that there 
will be enough vans present to transport you all to the Deerfield station in 
time to meet your trains.
We are still working all of this out and there may be a small fee to use the 
vans, which will likely be based on how many people need it.
I don't think it will be much.

Please call or better yet, e-mail me the names of any and all that may need 
or want this service so I can be prepared.
The hotel shuttle van will be about to pick you up on your arrival in Boca 
Raton Tri-Rail station and carry you across busy Yamato Road to the hotel 
about 1/2 mile away.  The shuttle van is free, but will likely need to make 
more than one trip because of the number of people and their luggage.
The hotel's phone number is (561) 994-8200 for all questions about the hotel 
and to call for the shuttle.
The shuttle van serves an area of 5 miles around the hotel that includes the 
Boca beaches, Town Center mall and drug and food stores as well as 
restaurants.
There is a dining guide available at the front desk.
We will have some UPS volunteers at our convention this year who will be 
glad to help you with anything you need.
If you have any question, call me on my cell at (561) 789-2488 or e-mail me 
at drevans at bellsouth.net  .

David Evans, President
Palm Beach County Chapter

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sherrill O'Brien" <sherrill.obrien at verizon.net>
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Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 11:57 AM
Subject: [Nfbf-l] Amtrak info for convention, all aboard!


> Hello all,
>
> I was asked to send out an email about transportation to the state
> convention via Amtrak. I'm including some very basic information here, in
> case there are those who have not taken the train before.
>
> If you decide to go by train, you need to make your reservations for
> Deerfield Beach. From there, you take a local Tri-Rail train. The Tri-Rail
> station is located in the Amtrak station, and there will be personnel 
> there
> to help you with purchasing your ticket and catching the northbound train 
> to
> Boca Raton. Purchasing tickets is done through an automated machine, but
> David Evans assures me it's quite accessible. The Embassy Suites has a 
> free
> shuttle, so if you give them a call while on the short Tri-Rail ride to
> Boca, they will send a shuttle to pick you up at the Boca Tri-Rail 
> station,
> which is right across the street from the hotel. It's certainly walkable,
> but if you have alot of luggage, you just might welcom that shuttle 
> service!
> The hotel shuttle does not serve the Amtrak station in Deerfield Beach.
>
> Of course you can take a taxi, but I was quoted a fare of about $20 by
> Yellow Cab. If you are signed up with paratransit, you can transfer your
> eligibility and be picked up at the Amtrak station.
>
> In case you don't have the Amtrak reservations number, it's 1 (800)
> 872-7245. You can make your reservation by phone with a credit card, then
> you'll pick up your tickets at the station on the day you depart. You also
> have the option of purchasing tickets online at www.amtrak.com
> Remember that there are disability or senior citizens discounts of 15
> percent, so be sure to take advantage of them. Children ages 2 through 15
> ride for half the full fare.
>
> Southbound trains 91 (The Silver Star) and 97 (The Silver Meteor) stop at
> the Deerfield Beach station. I'm not going to list all the cities each
> serves, as you probably know if yours is one of them. Suffice it to say 
> that
> train 91 arrives in Deerfield Beach at 4:53, while 97 arrives at 5:39. 
> That
> hopefully means that you'll be at the hotel in time for Friday night
> activities and fun.
>
> On Monday, May 28, the convention will adjourn before noon, so those 
> taking
> the train can get to the station on time. the Silver Star northbound, 
> train
> 92, departs at 12:48. Unfortunately, the northbound Silver Meteor, train 
> 98,
> departs at 9:18 Am.
>
> Transportation by van from the hotel to the train station for those taking
> the Silver Star or Greyhound is being arranged. We need to know how many
> persons wish to take advantage of this service. So please let David Evans
> know this at your earliest convenience. His contact information is below.
>
> David Evans
> email drevans at bellsouth.net
> phone (561) 789-2488
>
> I hope this info has been helpful. Enjoy that train ride, and we'll see 
> you
> in Boca!
>
> Sherrill O'Brien
>
>
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