Comments on: “Transportation on the line . . . please hold.”

By: taxus

taxus — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 22:17:14 +0000

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By: Mattice

Mattice — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:21:38 +0000

I didn’t have a chance to participate in the call because of another obligation but I plan to listen to the recording on the web site. My concern with this format is that it’s not reaching a diverse group of people, especially people who may actually depend on public transit. I believe the technology is limited in that it only reaches registered voters with land lines, no? That leaves out a large portion of our population especially with so many folks no longer having land lines and opting to use their cell phone as their primary phone.

By: DecaturCyn

DecaturCyn — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:18:57 +0000

With a telephone town hall meeting, people who typically face transportation barriers can more easily participate. Great idea! I thought that it was an informative session.

I especially like ARC’s regional mobility call center proposal on p. 3 of its unconstrained project list. It’s a great opportunity to help more seniors get to needed locations, especially in less-urbanized parts of Metro Atlanta.

ARC’s TIA Page: http://www.atlantaregionalroundtable.com/projects.html

In addition, the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities has a very helpful info page on how Transportation Investment Act projects can improve mobility for older adults and people with disabilities.

GCDD’s TIA Page: http://www.gcdd.org/2011/06/transportation-investment-act-tia-sales-tax-information/

Speaking of improving options for older residents, visit Decatur’s own great little nonprofit, I Care (Volunteer Drivers for Seniors). You can volunteer with them as little as once a month to make a big difference in someone’s life. Here’s the link: http://www.icareseniors.org/

By: Decatur Metro

Decatur Metro — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 21:23:25 +0000

Glad you didn’t say “and” instead of “or” in that last sentence.

By: Tom L

Tom L — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 21:21:44 +0000

I expected it to be a message from the emergency management office stating that a severe thunderstorm watch was in effect. I hung up because my mamma taught me not to talk on the phone, iron, or take a shower during a thunderstorm.