[tabi] Re: Bringing all the issues together
- From: "Darla J. Rogers" <djrogers0628@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:27:47 -0500
And, go to meetings, when we can and getting on the agenda, so whoever speaks
to our issues, has enough time to point out the problems of access to Star
Metro that aren't Star Metro's purview.
Darla
----- Original Message -----
From: Chip Orange
To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 3:41 PM
Subject: [tabi] Re: Bringing all the issues together
Yes, I certainly agree with all you point out.
It seems though that StarMetro is telling us that they aren't in charge of
sidewalks or anything except buses, so it's not like we're talking to the city
as a whole. that's why I think writing the city commissioners is the only way
for us to talk to the city itself; otherwise, we're just talking to the bus
system.
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Chip Orange
Database Administrator
Florida Public Service Commission
Chip.Orange@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(850) 413-6314
(Any opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not
necessarily reflect those of the Florida Public Service Commission.)
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From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Darla J. Rogers
Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 1:46 PM
To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tabi] Re: Bringing all the issues together
Don't forget to remind them that roads like Meridian--a state highway and
Apalachee Parkway are basically not navigable because there are only
ditches--not a safe place for a blind pedestrian to wait for buses, but I
don't see the city doing anything about sidewalks on Apalachee any time soon.
Also, I believe this issue would have to go to the city engineer--wherever
there are audible signals, the "walk cycle" needs to be lengthened--at least at
intersections like Mahan Drive and Capital Circle).
Darla
----- Original Message -----
From: Chip Orange
To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 12:00 PM
Subject: [tabi] Re: Bringing all the issues together
Yes, Kevin, I too would appreciate it if you would provide a summary at
the public meetings, of the issues raised here.
thank you.
Chip
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Chip Orange
Database Administrator
Florida Public Service Commission
Chip.Orange@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(850) 413-6314
(Any opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not
necessarily reflect those of the Florida Public Service Commission.)
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From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of daviska9
Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 8:57 PM
To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tabi] Re: Bringing all the issues together
This is the first I've heard from anyone concerning my post. What I am
offering to do, as a member of the City Commissions Transportation Advisory
Committee, is to present a consolidated statement from this group to that
board. This will be added to the results of the working group planned for
January, that will also include discussions on all of the topics listed. I
will not present this unless I have a green light from the members of this
group. I am not stating my views, but those of the TABI/Blind community.
Y'all let me know what you want to do. I would recommend
doing it soon so the statement can be read and added to other materials for the
TAC to review.
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From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Darla J. Rogers
Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 7:22 PM
To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tabi] Re: Bringing all the issues together
Dear Kevin,
That would probably be a good idea, but some may think something like
you are stating, might be slanted. I actually believe Star Metro understands
the problems very well; it is the other city departments who need to get on the
same page to get the APS's, sidewalks, better lighting, etc., and we should
probably make our views known by addressing the city commissioners, Mayor
Marks, city manager, etc.
Darla
----- Original Message -----
From: daviska9
To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2009 1:09 PM
Subject: [tabi] Bringing all the issues together
Good Afternoon All,
I have been monitoring the discussions for and against NOVA 2010,
first through Laurie, and now I have joined TABI. I wonder if some of you
would be willing to help me get all of the points, both pro and con, put
together in one posting. I will then forward that to the Transportation
Advisory Committee(TAC), of which I am a part. The TAC is very interested in
the safety issues involved, and have been reviewing these even before NOVA 2010
was presented to us.
We are a part of the city commission, and not a part of StarMetro.
We are due to make a recommendation one way or the other to the commission
after the first of the year, and I want to make sure all of the information
that can be is put on the table.
I may not be perfect, but I am trying to be neutral and represent the
interests if the visually impaired on the TAC.
You should know that the new system provides Laurie and I with some
VERY positive benefits. That interest is only one piece that I present to the
TAC. If you are willing, a consolidated list of your views would be very
helpful to me. Let me know what you think.
There is a little known "be attitude" Blessed be the flexible, for
they will bend and not breakJ.
Hope to hear from you all soon
Kevin Davis
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