[IL-Talk] Action Requested: CTA Board Meetings Public Comments

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> On Jun 20, 2024, at 10:14 PM, Dustin Cather via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello NFB of Illinois Family,
> 
> 
> 
> As part of our ongoing efforts to advocate for improved signage for CTA
> riders who are blind or low vision at CTA bus stops, we are seeking your
> active participation in providing in-person and written public statements
> at the upcoming and future CTA Board Meetings. The next meeting will take
> place on Tuesday, June 25th at 10:00am.
> 
> The problem: Bus stop signs for print readers provide information including
> the bus number and route, while newly installed Braille & raised print
> signs simply say Bus Stop. We are seeking to have access to the same
> information on the signage as CTA print readers do.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Over the past year, the Chicago Advocacy Committee has worked to bring this
> concern to the CTA Advisory Committee through meetings and outreach,
> culminating in a letter writing campaign conducted this past December.
> Despite these efforts, the committee has not addressed these concerns, so
> we are now working to bring these concerns to the CTA Board.
> 
> Click here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-esXmf74Js> to watch Kira
> O'Bradovich speak on our work in the effort.
> 
> 
> 
> The CTA Board Meetings offer a crucial platform for us to voice our
> concerns and advocate for positive changes that will enhance accessibility
> for all members of our community. Your input and presence can significantly
> impact the decisions made by the board regarding this important issue.
> 
> Please find below information on how to provide public comment for CTA
> Board meetings.
> 
> When and Where are the meetings held?
> 
> All CTA board meetings are held at 567 W. Lake Street
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/567+W.+Lake+Street?entry=gmail&source=g>,
> Second Floor Boardroom. All meetings start at 10:00am,
> 
> 
> 
> Here is a list of the dates of all future board meetings for the
> remainder of the year.
> 
> TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024
> 
> WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2024*
> WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2024
> WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
> WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2024
> WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2024
> WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2024
> 
> 
> 
> For in person public comments:
> Currently I am awaiting confirmation of if there are available slots open
> to provide spoken public comments at the June 25th Board Meeting, and other
> future meetings. Click here
> <https://www.transitchicago.com/board/publiccommentprocess/>to learn more
> about the public comment process.
> 
> 
> 
> For written comments:
> If you would like to submit a written comment to possibly be read at the
> board meetings, you can email your statements to
> publiccomments at transitchicago.com. Please note that you must submit your
> comments no later than two days before the board meeting. Indicate in your
> email the date of the board meeting you wish to have them read at.
> 
> 
> 
> If you would like to call the CTA Office to provide public comment, call
> 312-681-5022 and press 4.
> 
> On behalf of the NFBI Chicago Chapter Advocacy Committee, thank you to all
> our members who are willing to help us in this process. If you have any
> questions or need assistance filling out the form to provide public
> comment, please feel free to give me a call or email me. I can be reached
> at 309-267-7670 or by email at cather.dustin at gmail.com
> 
> Best,
> 
> Dustin Cather
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