Comments on: My Thoughts on Accessible Transportation https://hammer.org/blog/2015/09/my-thoughts-on-accessible-transportation/ Resources for Developmental Disabilities Wed, 30 Sep 2015 18:31:15 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: A Frustrated Hammer Resident https://hammer.org/blog/2015/09/my-thoughts-on-accessible-transportation/#comment-334 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 18:31:15 +0000 https://www.hammer.org/?p=1393#comment-334 I also live with Hammer Residences. I left my previous job earlier this year, in order to find another job that would better fit my needs. Transportation is a huge obstacle that is preventing me from applying for several jobs online that have interested me.

I lost my certification for Metro Mobility several years ago. For my previous jobs, I have either taken Metro Transit buses or Dial-A-Ride because they were both more reliable and on-time than Metro Mobility was.

The Metro Transit buses don’t go everywhere and Transit Link can only be used “for trips that can’t be accomplished on regular transit routes alone.”

In order for me to travel to certain areas of the city, I would have to make two or more transfers and spend 1.5 or more hours getting there. This leaves me with no other options, besides taking a taxi, which would be too expensive for long distance trips during rush hour.

According to Metropolitan Council: “Lack of fixed-route service does not qualify a person for Metro Mobility. If the person could use the fixed route if it were available in their area they would not be eligible.”

I strongly feel that Metro Mobility (Metropolitan Council) and the ADA are discriminating against certain disabled individuals, just because they are able to utilize the bus and/or light rail systems.

]]> By: Tom https://hammer.org/blog/2015/09/my-thoughts-on-accessible-transportation/#comment-333 Mon, 07 Sep 2015 03:00:00 +0000 https://www.hammer.org/?p=1393#comment-333 Very nicely said Amber!

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