No. Section 37.165(e) of the DOT ADA regulations allows persons who use wheelchairs to transfer to a vehicle seat, if one is available. Such a move is the rider’s decision and...
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Can an operator require a person to transfer from a wheelchair to a vehicle seat?
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Can an operator refuse to carry a person with a disability, especially a person using an electric scooter that meets the definition of a “wheelchair,” because of higher insurance rates or liability concerns?
No. Section 37.5(g) of the DOT ADA regulations prohibits an operator from denying service to an individual with a disability because its insurance company conditions coverage...
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Can an operator refuse to carry a person with a disability, especially a person using an electric scooter that meets the definition of a “wheelchair,” because of higher insurance rates or liability concerns?
No. Section 37.5(g) of the DOT ADA regulations prohibits an operator from denying service to an individual with a disability because its insurance company conditions coverage or...
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Can an operator require a person to transfer from a wheelchair to a vehicle seat?
No. Section 37.165(e) of the DOT ADA regulations allows persons who use wheelchairs to transfer to a vehicle seat, if one is available. Such a move is the rider’s decision and the...
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16. In § 38.111
§ 38.111 [Amended] 16. In § 38.111,
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B4. Vertical Clearance
B4. Is the vertical height for the vehicle route to the loading zone, the drop off area, and the exit at least 114 inches (9 feet 6 inches) in height? [ADA Stds 4.6.5] Yes _____...
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§ 38.111(b)(1)
(1) Unless structurally or operationally impracticable, intercity rail cars shall comply with §38.113(d) of this part for level boarding.
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§ 38.113(d)(1) Requirements
(1) Requirements. Cars which provide level-boarding in stations with high platforms shall be coordinated with the boarding platform or mini-high platform design such that the...
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§ 38.111(b)(2)
(2) Where level boarding is structurally or operationally impracticable, intercity rail cars shall comply with §38.125.
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§ 38.125(c)(6) Attachment
(6) Attachment—
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§ 38.117 Floors, steps and thresholds
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§ 38.127(b)
(b) Each accessible compartment shall contain a restroom complying with §38.123(a) which can be entered directly from such compartment.
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§ 38.125(b)(2)(i) Requirements
(i) Requirements. The controls shall be interlocked with the car brakes, propulsion system, or door, or shall provide other appropriate mechanisms or systems, to ensure that the car...
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§ 38.125(c)(1) Design load
(1) Design load. Ramps or bridge plates 30 inches or longer shall support a load of 600 pounds, placed at the centroid of the ramp or bridge plate distributed over an area of 26...
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§ 38.117(b)
(b) All step edges and thresholds shall have a band of color(s) running the full width of the step or threshold which contrasts from the step tread and riser or adjacent floor,...
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§ 38.111(b)
(b)
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§ 38.125(c) Car ramp or bridge plate
(c) Car ramp or bridge plate—
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§ 38.125(b)(12) Use by standees
(12) Use by standees. Lifts shall accommodate persons using walkers, crutches, canes or braces or who otherwise have difficulty using steps. The lift may be marked to indicate a...
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§ 38.117(a)
(a) Floor surfaces on aisles, step treads and areas where wheelchair and mobility aid users are to be accommodated shall be slip-resistant.
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§ 38.123(b)
(b) Restrooms required to be accessible shall be in close proximity to at least one seating location for persons using mobility aids complying with §38.125(d) of this part and shall...
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§ 38.125(b)(3) Emergency operation
(3) Emergency operation. The lift shall incorporate an emergency method of deploying, lowering to ground or station platform level with a lift occupant, and raising and stowing the...
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§ 38.125(b)(9) Platform deflection
(9) Platform deflection. The lift platform (not including the entrance ramp) shall not deflect more than 3 degrees (exclusive of car roll) in any direction between its unloaded...
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§ 38.125(b)(1) Design load
(1) Design load. The design load of the lift shall be at least 600 pounds. Working parts, such as cables, pulleys, and shafts, which can be expected to wear, and upon which the lift...
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