After determining yesterday that I’ve already spent about $150 on cab rides to and from work, I decided to check out DC’s Metro Transit website to learn about some of my alternative options …or… lack thereof.
In what I consider to be a professional letter I wrote yesterday to Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), I explained my current situation and inquired about qualifying for a Metro Disability ID Card – including that:
“I work in the National Press Building at 14 and F Streets and the closest Metro to me is Metro Center at 12 and F Streets; however, there is no elevator at this entrance, and until I am able to walk without assistance, I am unable to ride the escalator. At the moment, my only option is to take a cab to the entrance with the elevator, which -as you might imagine- is becoming an unexpected out-of-pocket expense.”
This afternoon I received a response from a WMATA rep stating, “The duration of your disability must last a minimum of three months.” And because I stated that I will be temporarily disabled for 8-12 weeks… DENIED.
The rep included that I can find more information about Metro’s disability “requirements” at: MetroOpensDoors.com
…When one door opens…
It shuts right in front of my face.
