[tabi] Re: [tabi]Tactile markings for bus stop signs
- From: Lighthouse of the Big Bend <lighthousebigbend@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:17:58 -0500
Also, until Friday, 3/18, the samples of the bus stop tactile markings
are at the Lighthouse for your examination - there are three options,
and the Lighthouse (a.k.a. Jada) will record your vote on which is
your first choice to report to Star Metro.
Lighthouse of the Big Bend
3071 Highland Oaks Terrace
Tallahassee, FL 32301
On 3/10/11, Lynn Evans <evans-lynn@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Tactile markings for bus stop signs
>
> Sila anothers on the list that may not be aware of this.
>
> In an email posted to this list with subject line StarMetro Begins
> Installation of Brand New StarStops
>
> The announcement stated in part:
>
> Another accessibility feature of the new StarStops is a one-inch Braille
> plate that will sit on the front of the pole four feet from the ground. This
> plate will feature the route letters in Braille and in raised lettering, as
> required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. At the time of the launch,
> all StarStops at the 43 transfer intersections will feature Braille plates.
> All other Braille plates will be installed shortly after the launch.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Sila Miller" <silam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 9:01 PM
> Subject: [tabi] Re: Monthly meeting reminder
>
>
>> Yes indeed! Think he's working on a name change, Heckle! Seriously, thank
>> you, John! Persistence paid off! This didn't happen over night and I fully
>>
>> realize that it involved time, commitment and determination. Again, THANK
>> YOU!
>>
>> Now lets hope they can get the tactile markings so that blind people can
>> locate those poles to read those signs and catch those buses! And use that
>>
>> service and get out and about and show the world of Talley that blind
>> people are capable and independent and yes, dare devils!
>>
>> Sila
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Allison and Chip Orange" <acorange@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 10:18 AM
>> Subject: [tabi] Re: Monthly meeting reminder
>>
>>
>>> fyi, the story I hear is that we should thank John Plescow for pressing
>>> the
>>> braille/raised print bus stop labeling issue; I have heard he's been
>>> repeated told "no funding", but pressed it to someone else at the city,
>>> and
>>> they found funding!
>>>
>>> Chip
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
>>> Behalf
>>> Of Lighthouse of the Big Bend
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 10:00 AM
>>> To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Subject: [tabi] Re: Monthly meeting reminder
>>>
>>> At the TCB meeting, the Lighthouse will also have the new Star Metro bus
>>> stop pole and signage on hand for you to see which sign you like best.
>>> There
>>> are three choices in raised print & Braille that will be on each pole to
>>> identify the bus stop number. We'll give the feedback we collect from you
>>>
>>> to
>>> Star Metro.
>>>
>>> Hope to see you there!
>>>
>>> --
>>> Lighthouse of the Big Bend
>>> Guiding People Through Vision Loss
>>> 3071 Highland Oaks Terrace
>>> Tallahassee, FL 32301
>>> (850) 942-3658
>>> www.lighthousebigbend.org
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Guiding People Through Vision Loss
3071 Highland Oaks Terrace
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 942-3658
www.lighthousebigbend.org
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