Comments on: Is There Momentum To Get a Georgia Transportation Bill Passed? http://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/04/07/is-there-momentum-to-get-a-georgia-transportation-bill-passed/ Decatur Georgia News, Events, Atlanta News Mon, 30 Jul 2012 04:14:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: mcmillendhttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/04/07/is-there-momentum-to-get-a-georgia-transportation-bill-passed/#comment-35158 mcmillend Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:39:44 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-35158 yes, I agree, some do game that system; I personally only am willing to complete the form for people if they really do seem to have an honest need for it. But the key is that if Marta doesn't have money, they will have to quit providing that service (after cutting other services first, I'm sure). yes, I agree, some do game that system; I personally only am willing to complete the form for people if they really do seem to have an honest need for it. But the key is that if Marta doesn’t have money, they will have to quit providing that service (after cutting other services first, I’m sure).

]]> By: tomlhttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/04/07/is-there-momentum-to-get-a-georgia-transportation-bill-passed/#comment-35129 toml Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:32:27 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-35129 I see LOTS of MARTA Mobility service on the road and expect to see more as the general population "ages". Frankly, I think public transportation is being gamed by many people.MARTA provides ADA Complementary Paratransit Service to eligible persons with disabilities who are, unable to board, ride or disembark from an accessible vehicle in MARTA's regular bus or rail services. Service is provided with special lift-equipped vans on a curb-to-curb, shared ride basis. Certified individuals having a MARTA ADA Photo Identification Card may call the MARTA Mobility Reservation Office at (404) 848-5826, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays, Sundays and holiday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. I see LOTS of MARTA Mobility service on the road and expect to see more as the general population “ages”. Frankly, I think public transportation is being gamed by many people.

MARTA provides ADA Complementary Paratransit Service to eligible persons with disabilities who are, unable to board, ride or disembark from an accessible vehicle in MARTA’s regular bus or rail services. Service is provided with special lift-equipped vans on a curb-to-curb, shared ride basis. Certified individuals having a MARTA ADA Photo Identification Card may call the MARTA Mobility Reservation Office at (404) 848-5826, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays, Sundays and holiday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

]]> By: Deannehttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/04/07/is-there-momentum-to-get-a-georgia-transportation-bill-passed/#comment-35078 Deanne Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:33:44 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-35078 For the old school folks:http://capwiz.com/getgeorgiamoving/webreturn/?url=http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/senate/transportation.phphttp://capwiz.com/getgeorgiamoving/webreturn/?url=http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/Committees/transportation/gahtrans.htm For the old school folks:

http://capwiz.com/getgeorgiamoving/webreturn/?url=http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/senate/transportation.php

http://capwiz.com/getgeorgiamoving/webreturn/?url=http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/Committees/transportation/gahtrans.htm

]]> By: Chirahttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/04/07/is-there-momentum-to-get-a-georgia-transportation-bill-passed/#comment-35072 Chira Wed, 07 Apr 2010 22:37:51 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-35072 Discontinuous sidewalks (or even dirt pathways) are a constant problem for walkers. Yes, I can walk in mud, gravel, and grass -- IF there is any room left to walk on the edge of the street. Sometimes vegetation, stream barriers, and other hard paraphernalia block any reasonable space left for walking. Discontinuous sidewalks (or even dirt pathways) are a constant problem for walkers. Yes, I can walk in mud, gravel, and grass — IF there is any room left to walk on the edge of the street. Sometimes vegetation, stream barriers, and other hard paraphernalia block any reasonable space left for walking.

]]> By: karasshttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/04/07/is-there-momentum-to-get-a-georgia-transportation-bill-passed/#comment-35071 karass Wed, 07 Apr 2010 21:59:51 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-35071 I challenge any of you to put my mother on a bike and either not die laughing or run for your life. Some people are just not made for anything that takes balance. I challenge any of you to put my mother on a bike and either not die laughing or run for your life. Some people are just not made for anything that takes balance.

]]> By: mcmillendhttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/04/07/is-there-momentum-to-get-a-georgia-transportation-bill-passed/#comment-35069 mcmillend Wed, 07 Apr 2010 21:53:22 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-35069 Perhaps because I see mostly older overweight people all day, but I don't think the majority of Atlantans automatically can ride a bike just because I can. I'm not saying we should excuse it and say pity them because they are overweight, have arthritis, have lung disease and require oxygen, etc. (And I'm not exaggerating; a number of people who come see me with wheelchairs or using oxygen do take public transportation.)And not all employers have things set up such that people can bicycle in, have a place to change/clean up if they are expected to be in a suit and tie daily for the public. My ex-girlfriend worked on trying to convince midtown companies to provide such things, and many are very resistant. (some are very willing, but many not, just as they are for tele-work, etc.)And being someone who prefers walking to driving, it is absurd (as mentioned above) how ridiculous Atlanta sidewalks are. Daily I encounter ending sidewalks with it starting on the other side of a 5 lane road, with no cross-walk.Again, I'm not condemning bicycling or walking, since I love doing both--I spent 8 years walking to school, barely touching a car. I'm just saying that there are many people who depend on public transit, and for whom that really is a physical challenge and we shouldn't assume that those people can just suck it up and get on a bicycle. Perhaps because I see mostly older overweight people all day, but I don’t think the majority of Atlantans automatically can ride a bike just because I can. I’m not saying we should excuse it and say pity them because they are overweight, have arthritis, have lung disease and require oxygen, etc. (And I’m not exaggerating; a number of people who come see me with wheelchairs or using oxygen do take public transportation.)

And not all employers have things set up such that people can bicycle in, have a place to change/clean up if they are expected to be in a suit and tie daily for the public. My ex-girlfriend worked on trying to convince midtown companies to provide such things, and many are very resistant. (some are very willing, but many not, just as they are for tele-work, etc.)

And being someone who prefers walking to driving, it is absurd (as mentioned above) how ridiculous Atlanta sidewalks are. Daily I encounter ending sidewalks with it starting on the other side of a 5 lane road, with no cross-walk.

Again, I’m not condemning bicycling or walking, since I love doing both–I spent 8 years walking to school, barely touching a car. I’m just saying that there are many people who depend on public transit, and for whom that really is a physical challenge and we shouldn’t assume that those people can just suck it up and get on a bicycle.

]]> By: DEMhttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/04/07/is-there-momentum-to-get-a-georgia-transportation-bill-passed/#comment-35062 DEM Wed, 07 Apr 2010 21:03:41 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-35062 My bike commute is 9 miles each way, and it takes a lot less than 3 hours. It doesn't require a whole lot of agility to ride a bike. 4 year olds can do it. It's not hard.Plus, the article did not say the commute is 6 miles each way. If it isn't, then 3 miles is not very far to walk when the alternative is a 3 hour commute. My bike commute is 9 miles each way, and it takes a lot less than 3 hours. It doesn’t require a whole lot of agility to ride a bike. 4 year olds can do it. It’s not hard.

Plus, the article did not say the commute is 6 miles each way. If it isn’t, then 3 miles is not very far to walk when the alternative is a 3 hour commute.

]]> By: smalltowngalhttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/04/07/is-there-momentum-to-get-a-georgia-transportation-bill-passed/#comment-35060 smalltowngal Wed, 07 Apr 2010 21:01:06 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-35060 Depending on where she lives and where she works, it may not be safe to either walk or bike between the two, if there are no sidewalks and/or her schedule dictates that she come and/or go in the dark. Depending on where she lives and where she works, it may not be safe to either walk or bike between the two, if there are no sidewalks and/or her schedule dictates that she come and/or go in the dark.

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