"I am a student and a senior citizen.
As a regular college going student, I need “Richmond
Moves” service. And as a student I know that many of us
attending the college, use the public transport to get to college.
With Richmond moves, I don’t need to
change buses. As you know waiting time for the buses is enormous.
And with the policy of the AC Transit, the burden of bus fare is
enormous.
I am so glad that city of Richmond has
decided to support us with this new service and technology.
Already members of Commission on aging are
using this service, and I hope, with your support, the program will
soon expand to my nieghborhood.
I need public transport to get to Bart, to
go to medical facilities and to get groceries. I want to add social
visits. Visiting my children is also essential and reliable on
demand intercity transport throughout Richmond is very much
needed.
Today, I walk 1 mile to reach the bus stop.
This service picks me up at my street corner. You do understand
this from a senior person’s view how important this service
is to to provide additional service that the fixed route buses
cannot.
I will be glad to appear before you and
explain my difficulties. This is excellent transportation
solution."