Issues
Talk to RIPTA administrators to (Bill Inlow, Coordinator) to get bus hours to be longer.
Education — public uses regular bus route… need more flexible routes.
How about setting up bulk passes… more affordable.
Open RIDE to people without disabilities to get more riders.
Use regular bus system more.
Go to state house and talk to legislators about transportation issues.
Go to RIPTA hearings.
Go to Governor's Commission hearings to speak up.
Find out about other transportation options, including taxi service and services in other states.
Schedule time to speak up on radio talk shows, cable TV shows (Able Too) to educate people about transportation issues and use a positive spin to the issues.
Develop a position paper. Talk about the need to expand routes to expand people's independence.
Some people can pay extra for additional services.
Pay transportation costs monthly like a bill. Set up different payment methods.
Busses and lifts need to be in better working order.
Need to get more organized! More accessible options for transportation!
