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In an open field near the major intersection of Penn and Lowry Avenues in North Minneapolis, across the street from a liquor store and near several churches and a school, […]
The effects of Covid 19 on RTD fixed route, Flex Ride and paratransit services (Access-a-Ride) were discussed as were the safety precautions being taken. The new Access-a-Ride portal/mobile app was also discussed. This portal/app gives users an additional access point to manage and schedule trips. Additionally, it was reported there were changes being made to how the public can access RTD Board meetings via phone. It was suggested that those who were interested should contact the Board office prior to the meeting to obtain the call-in information.
Amy Pulley – DRCOG, ADRC Manager – opened the meeting by introducing new DRCOG staff Gina Gentili, Dwaynna Grace, and Lydia Dumam.
ADRC meeting presentations:
Jennifer Reeves – DRCOG, Program Manager for Ombudsman Services – Ombudsman Nursing Home and Assisted Living Update
Anaya Robinson, Atlantis Community Inc., Associate Director Atlantis Community Inc – Expedited Transitions Pilot
Heather Kamper – DRCOG Manager, Transitions and Veterans – Medicaid Transition Services – Update from Options Counseling Program
