Published in the Federal Register December 14, 2016. 36 CFR Part 1192 [Docket No. ATBCB 2010-0004] RIN 3014-AA38 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility...
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36 CFR Part 1192 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles (2016 Non-Rail Vehicle Guidelines) - Preamble
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Department of Transportation Disability Law Guidance: Use of "Segways" on Transportation Vehicles
"Segways" on Transportation Vehicles Department of Transportation Disability Law Guidance This guidance document concerns the question of whether transportation entities (e.g., transit...
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36 CFR Part 1192 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles (2016 Non-Rail Vehicle Guidelines)
Remove the definitions of “Common wheelchairs and mobility aids,” “Demand responsive system,” “Designated public transportation,” “Fixed route system,” “New vehicle,” “Remanufactured vehicle...
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May a transit operator require that wheelchairs be secured in buses and vans?
Yes, if the transit operator has established such a policy, and the vehicle is required to be equipped with a securement system by 49 CFR Part 38....
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What kinds of securement equipment must be provided in buses and vans?
Section 38.23(d) of the DOT ADA regulations requires all ADA-compliant buses and vans to have a two-part securement system, one to secure the wheelchair, and a seat belt and shoulder...
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May a transit operator deny boarding to a rider whose wheelchair is difficult to secure?
If the transit operator has a policy that requires securement, or if a rider asks that the wheelchair be secured, Section 37.165(f) of the DOT ADA regulations requires transit personnel...
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Does a wheelchair user have to use the seat belt and shoulder harness?
Under the broad nondiscrimination provisions in Section 37.5 of the DOT ADA regulations, a transit operator is not permitted to mandate the use by wheelchair users of seat belts and...
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Requirements to Remember for: Bus Rapid Transit Systems
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Bus boarding and alighting areas, BRT vehicles and stops/stations
ADA standards apply to buses and bus boarding and alighting areas as well as BRT vehicles and stops/stations. (DOT ADA Regulation 49 C.F.R. Part 38, Subpart B and DOT ADA Standard...
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May a transit operator require that wheelchairs be secured in buses and vans?
Yes, if the transit operator has established such a policy, and the vehicle is required to be equipped with a securement system by 49 CFR Part 38....
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What kinds of securement equipment must be provided in buses and vans?
Section 38.23(d) of the DOT ADA regulations requires all ADA-compliant buses and vans to have a two-part securement system, one to secure the wheelchair, and a seat belt and shoulder harness...
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May a transit operator deny boarding to a rider whose wheelchair is difficult to secure?
If the transit operator has a policy that requires securement, or if a rider asks that the wheelchair be secured, Section 37.165(f) of the DOT ADA regulations requires transit personnel...
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Does a wheelchair user have to use the seat belt and shoulder harness?
Under the broad nondiscrimination provisions in Section 37.5 of the DOT ADA regulations, a transit operator is not permitted to mandate the use by wheelchair users of seat belts and shoulder...
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ADA and the FTA: Improving Transit Access for People with Disabilities
Transit opens doors to jobs, education, social connections and other opportunities....
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National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC)
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The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center is a technical assistance center focused on increasing transportation options for older adults, people with disabilities and...