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Old August 25th, 2009, 04:00 PM posted to nyc.general,nyc.transit,rec.travel.usa-canada
Peter T. Daniels[_2_]
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Default Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel to NYC

On Aug 25, 9:07*am, (Steven M. O'Neill) wrote:
Peter T. Daniels wrote:

On Aug 24, 6:54*pm, "Joseph D. Korman" wrote:
However, I'm not sure how you can get a reduced fare Metrocard from out
of town. *The walk in center is *near Wall St. *So if you're planning to
visit there, perhaps that could be your first stop. *They are open M-F
9a-5p. *Web sitehttp://www.mta.info/nyct/fare/rfcenter.htm


In Chicago 15 years ago when I got my mother a discount CTA card, it
took about a month for the request to be processed (she didn't need to
be there to get it done), but it was good forever after. It probably
works similarly here, so you probably have time to do the paperwork
before your visit.


Good guess, but too bad you didn't follow that link there you
quoted.

* * Sign Up for Reduced-Fare MetroCard

* * If you are 65 or older

* * * * * Bring proof of age - driver's license, Medicare card or
* * * * * birth certificate (one must have a photo)

* * * * * We'll help you complete your application, and take your
* * * * * photograph.

* * * * * Notary not necessary

* * * * * Leave with your new Reduced-Fare MetroCard


So it's your recommendation that our 5- or 6-day visitors spend
several hours in Downtown Brooklyn first? Just _finding_ the MTA
building is a challenge.