ANSWER: Public entities, such as Amtrak and commuter operators, must construct a new facility for use in designated public transportation so that it is readily accessible to and...
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QUESTION: WHEN A RAIL OPERATOR CONSTRUCTS A NEW STATION PLATFORM OR ALTERS AN EXISTING STATION PLATFORM, DOES 49 CFR PART 37 REQUIRE THE RAIL OPERATOR ENSURE THAT THE PLATFORM IS AT LEAST 8 INCHES ABOVE TOP OF RAIL, EVEN IF THE RAILROAD OPERATOR WILL PROVIDE ACCESSIBILITY CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 37.42?
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What’s the difference between the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
ANSWER: The ACAA, signed into law by then-President Reagan in 1986, prohibits discrimination by airlines against individuals with disabilities in commercial air transportation....
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§ 37.107(a)
(a) A private entity which is primarily engaged in the business of transporting people and whose operations affect commerce, which makes a solicitation after February 25, 1992, to purchase...
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4.14.1 Minimum Number
Such entrances shall be connected by an accessible route to public transportation stops, to accessible parking and passenger loading zones, and to public streets or sidewalks if available...
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4.14.1 MINIMUM NUMBER
Such entrances shall be connected by an accessible route to public transportation stops, to accessible parking and passenger loading zones, and to public streets or sidewalks if available...
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Equivalent Facilitation
The Department of Transportation's ADA regulations establish a procedure through which an agency or manufacturer may apply for a determination of equivalent facilitation for alternative...
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Tork Image Design H2 463002 Wall Mounted Load Refill Video
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II-9.2000 Complaints
A complaint may be filed with either -- 1) Any Federal agency that provides funding to the public entity that is the subject of the complaint; 2) A Federal agency designated in the...
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Intent
Facilities) and the 2004 Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines, collectively known as the "2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design" (2010 ADA Standards)....
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III. DISCUSSION
entity alters an existing facility or a part of an existing facility used in providing designated public transportation services in a way that affects or could affect the usability of the...
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Relationship to Other Laws
In addition, public entities (including AMTRAK) that provide public transportation services that are subject to subtitle B of title II should be reminded that the Department's regulation...
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DOT Response to Comments
Having reviewed the comments to this rulemaking, the Department has concluded that commenters failed to make a persuasive case that there is legal justification for public transportation...
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Architectural Barriers
When a business removes barriers, it should follow the design requirements for new construction in the ADA Standards for Accessible Design (Standards)....
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III-5.3000 Application of ADAAG
ADAAG requirements for ramping steps can be applied to the design of new bowling alleys, resulting in an accessible bowling alley....
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12204(a) Issuance of Guidelines
.-- Not later than 9 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board shall issue minimum guidelines that shall supplement the...
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12204(a) Issuance of guidelines
(a) Issuance of guidelines Not later than 9 months after July 26, 1990, the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board shall issue minimum guidelines that shall supplement...
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ACCESSIBILITY
The Title II regulations, which apply to public schools and their facilities, provide requirements for accessibility to persons with disabilities.5 For example, Title II applies to public...
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Refuge Islands
When designing a path crossing of a roadway, refuge islands are frequently provided between opposing motor vehicle traffic flows to allow pathway users to cross only one direction of traffic...
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Where Required: Site Arrival Points [§206.2.1]
be provided within the site to accessible facility entrances from these site arrival points, where provided: accessible parking and accessible passenger loading zones public...
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PRIVATE BUILDING OR FACILITY
[DSA-AC] A place of public accommodation or a commercial building or facility subject to Chapter 1, Section 1.9.1.2. [2010 ADA Standards 106.5] Private Building or Facility....
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§ 382.5 Indirect air carrier
Indirect air carrier means a person not directly involved in the operation of an aircraft who sells air transportation services to the general public other than as an authorized agent of...
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About this Guide
This guide explains requirements in the current editions of the ADA Standards issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Transportation (DOT)....
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§ 382.5 Qualified individual with a disability
Qualified individual with a disability means a individual with a disability who -- (a) With respect to accompanying or meeting a traveler, use of ground transportation, using terminal...
