June 6, 2016 Dear MBTA Customer, Last May, the MBTA published a list of concrete accessibility initiatives to be undertaken within one to three years. These projects were compiled based on both customer feedback and commitments outlined in the MBTA/BCIL Settlement Agreement, as well as specific priorities identified by SWA. The initiatives, as a whole, represent the next crucial step toward improving accessibility throughout the system. The attached report provides the latest update on each initiative. Some of the major accomplishments over the past six months include: The completion and reopening of a fully accessible Government Center Station Significant progress developing a customized, tablet-based bus stop survey tool Establishment of a PATI Engagement Committee Inclusion of over of projects that will benefit accessibility 200 million dollars’ worth in the draft 2017-2021 CIP In addition to the progress made on these initiatives, others are getting actively underway or are in the planning stages for later in the year. If you would like additional information on any particular initiative, or would like to suggest an area of focus, please contact us at . As always, we thank you for your support and collaboration, and look forward to working together to advance our goal of becoming a model transit system that is accessible to all. Sincerely, Laura Brelsford Assistant General Manager Department of System-Wide Accessibility MBTA System-Wide Accessibility Initiatives June 2016 Update
June 6, 2016 Dear MBTA Customer, Last May, the MBTA published a list of concrete accessibility initiatives to be undertaken within one to three years. These projects were compiled based on both customer feedback and commitments outlined in the MBTA/BCIL Settlement Agreement, as well as specific priorities identified by SWA. The initiatives, as a whole, represent the next crucial step toward improving accessibility throughout the system. The attached report provides the latest update on each initiative. Some of the major accomplishments over the past six months include: The completion and reopening of a fully accessible Government Center Station Significant progress developing a customized, tablet-based bus stop survey tool Establishment of a PATI Engagement Committee Inclusion of over 200 million dollars’ worth of projects that will benefit accessibility in the draft 2017-2021 CIP In addition to the progress made on these initiatives, others are getting actively underway or are in the planning stages for later in the year. If you would like additional information on any particular initiative, or would like to suggest an area of focus, please contact us at . As always, we thank you for your support and collaboration, and look forward to working together to advance our goal of becoming a model transit system that is accessible to all. Sincerely, Laura Brelsford Assistant General Manager Department of System-Wide Accessibility MBTA System-Wide Accessibility Initiatives June 2016 Update
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