49 CFR Parts 37 and 38 -- Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities at Intercity, Commuter, and High Speed Passenger Railroad Station Platforms; Miscellaneous Amendments, Preamble

DOT Response

On this matter, the Department believes that no change is necessary from the existing regulation. Sections 37.73 and 37.75 appear to adequately address such situations. Section 37.73 requires good faith efforts be employed to find accessible used vehicles prior to purchasing inaccessible vehicles, and 37.75 requires remanufactured vehicles to be made accessible unless an engineering analysis demonstrates that including accessibility features would have a significant adverse effect on the structural integrity of the vehicle. Transit providers are reminded that complementary paratransit service must be provided when the fixed route system is inaccessible.