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Blind and visually impaired residents urge council to adopt 'Bridal Choice' on‑demand transportation option
Summary
Multiple speakers at the Sept. 16 meeting asked the council to pursue Bridal Choice — an on‑demand, ride‑hail style option — saying existing Dial‑A‑Ride and fixed‑route services cause multi‑hour trips, limit work opportunities and pose safety concerns for visually impaired residents; staff said the item was deferred to next month.
Several visually impaired residents and service providers used public comment at the Sept. 16 council meeting to press for the city to implement a Bridal Choice on‑demand transportation service (analogous to Uber/Lyft style service for eligible riders). Speakers said Dial‑A‑Ride and fixed‑route buses often require multi‑hour travel times for short trips, reduce employment opportunities for blind residents and can create unsafe conditions while waiting at remote pickup points.
What people told the council: Kimberly Fetterman, a visually impaired…
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