Lackawanna Coalition

advocating for rail passengers since 1979

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  • Amtrak Strands Sight-Impaired Campers in Michigan; Advocates Fume in Response

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    David Peter Alan

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    Amtrak’s Wolverine service in Michigan, which runs between Chicago and Pontiac through Detroit, has not been doing very well lately.  There have been reports of breakdowns, cancellations, and other problems on the line, including with new engines that recently entered service.  For a group of about 30 blind and otherwise sight-impaired campers, the train trip…

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  • What Is that Photo?

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    Sally Jane Gellert

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    Citizen advocate Adam Reich recently brought to our attention a major flaw in NJ Transit’s social media: the lack of ALT text for many of their images, particularly problematical when they have text over the image. Web developers and designers know that for screen readers, text-over-image is not acceptable; basically, that configuration should not be…

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  • Meeting Needs of Disabled Riders

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    Sally Jane Gellert

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    As a public transportation agency, NJ Transit has an obligation to meet the needs of all riders, regardless of their mobility, visibility, or auditory challenges. Over time, we have reported on how well—or not well—they are providing services. We know that Access Link, which provides services to medical appointments and other destinations for those unable…

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  • Report from the Chair: Sept./Oct. 2022

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    Sally Jane Gellert

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    In addition to my role as Lackawanna Coalition chairperson, I am a member of SCDRTAC, the Senior Citizens and Disabled Residents Transportation Advisory Committee of NJ Transit, and I find more and more common concerns. At the last SCDRTAC meeting, member Sara Thompson gave a presentation on issues that affect riders with hearing limitations, and…

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