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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2019-01-16 | 8 | ITEM 2-B COMMISSION ON DISABILITY MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 16, 2019, 6:30 PM even wrote it down but it didn't stay in my head. But we do have ongoing funding for some time and I would hope BB is going to replace B when that sunsets. They're both in process now and one will fall by the wayside and then the other one continues. And hopefully by then, we'll have something else voted in so that we all have those opportunities when we need them. Chair Elizabeth Kenny: Thank you, Commissioner Linton. Commissioner Deutsch? Susan Deutsch: Thank you, I just have a question about the taxi service. What's the radius? How far can somebody use this taxi for a doctor's appointment? Victoria Williams: Alameda County. Susan Deutsch: I've gotten some information about using the bikes, adapted bikes, in the Bay Area for people with disabilities. Victoria Williams: Great. Susan Deutsch: There was an article in the New York Times that I found and it turns out that some cities around the country have been doing trials of this. And Oakland is going to be doing a trial. It's not as simple as people think but they're trying to solve the problem of a person using a bike and then they get to their destination, and they don't have their wheelchair. Victoria Williams: Oh. Susan Deutsch: So that's like one of the issues because there have been people with cerebral palsy that can ride these bikes and they really like it, it's a leisure activity but it seems like they're exploring this in Oakland. And I brought copies, in case people want copies of this. You could pass it. It's just interesting and we should just be aware of it and see what happens with the trials. Victoria Williams: Yes, absolutely. That's great. And I think that I would love to have a copy of that if there's plenty? We do have meetings every couple of months of those of us working on Paratransit projects. So they often keep us updated what's going on. If it comes through Paratransit, then I will get to hear about it. If it comes a different direction, then probably Gail or Rochelle will hear about it. Again, let the big city do it first and then we can follow along. Susan Deutsch: Well, it's just interesting. You're reading it in the New York Times and Oakland is in the forefront. Victoria Williams: Yes, that's a great. Chair Elizabeth Kenny: Thank you, Commissioner Deutsch. Commissioner Hall? Lisa Hall: Thank you, Victoria. Victoria Williams: You're welcome. 03/13/19 Page 8 of 16 | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2019-01-16.pdf |