MetroAccess Public Meetings Begin
Expect fierce discussion over paratransit changes
By Lee Nichols, 5:06PM, Fri. Sep. 10, 2010
The battle over proposed changes, including cuts to Capital Metro's MetroAccess (paratransit) service continues next week. See a schedule of public meetings after the jump; for background, see "Can't Get There From Here," Jan. 22.
Press release from Capital Metro:
MetroAccess Proposed Policy ChangesIn order to ensure the future sustainability of MetroAccess service, the Capital Metro Board of Directors is considering changes to MetroAccess policies and amendments to Capital Metro's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Plan.
Capital Metro will hold public meetings to present information on proposed changes. Meetings are open to the public and will be held at the following locations:
* Monday, September 13th Travis High School, 1211 East Oltorf Street 5:00 & 7:00 p.m. (TWO MEETINGS) Served by route 331
* Tuesday, September 14th Goodwill Industries, 1015 Norwood Park Boulevard 4:00 & 6:00 p.m. (TWO MEETINGS) Served by route 323
* PUBLIC HEARING: Thursday, September 16 at 4:00 p.m. Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Headquarters, 2910 E. 5th St. Served by routes 17, 300
A sign language interpreter for persons with hearing impairments will be provided. To request other accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please call 512-389-7400.
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