No. 49 CFR Part 38 continues to require that lifts have a minimum design load of 600 pounds and the lift platform accommodates a wheelchair measuring 30 inches by 48 inches.
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Are transportation operators required to retrofit their vehicles to accommodate larger and heavier wheelchairs?
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§ 38.77(b)
(b) At entrances equipped with steps, handrails and stanchions shall be provided in the entrance to the vehicle in a configuration which allows passengers to grasp such assists from outside...
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§ 38.23(c)(6) Attachment
When in use for boarding or alighting, the ramp shall be firmly attached to the vehicle so that it is not subject to displacement when loading or unloading a heavy power mobility aid and...
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Requirements to Remember for: Light Rail Projects
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10.3.1(6)
(6) Lists of stations, routes, or destinations served by the station and located on boarding areas, platforms, or mezzanines shall comply with 4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, and 4.30.5. A...
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Requirements to Remember for: Remanufacture or Rebuilt Vehicles
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§ 37.107 Acquisition of passenger rail cars by private entities primarily engaged in the business of transporting people
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Section 206.3
However, we believe it is useful to make explicit the concept that, in transportation facilities such as rail stations, important facility elements are placed so as to minimize the distance...
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11B-228.3 Electric vehicle charging stations
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11B-228.3 Electric vehicle charging stations
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Section 37.121 Requirement for Comparable Complementary Paratransit Service
This requirement applies to light and rapid rail systems as well as to bus systems, even when rail and bus systems share all or part of the same service area....
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§ 38.23(b)(8) Platform entrance ramp
(8) Platform entrance ramp. The entrance ramp, or loading-edge barrier used as a ramp, shall not exceed a slope of 1:8, measured on level ground, for a maximum rise of 3 inches, and...
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11B-228.3.2 Minimum number
Where an EV charger can simultaneously charge more than one vehicle, the number of EV chargers provided shall be considered equivalent to the number of electric vehicles that can be simultaneously...
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BraunAbility NL500 Series and NUVL855 Wheelchair Lift for 24 Volt Motorcoaches
BraunAbility offers several wheelchair lift models to address the specific needs of motorcoach manufacturers, including the NL500M24, NL501-24, and the NUVL855RM24. Since motorcoach...
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BraunAbility UVL Wheelchair Lift for Cutaway Buses and Paratransit Vans
BraunAbility offers six versions of the UVL Wheelchair Lift, including usable platforms ranging from 30"x48" to 30"x53". Please review the application guide to select the UVL model...
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BraunAbility Century 2 Wheelchair Lift for School Buses, Cutaway Buses, and Paratransit Vans
With dual hydraulic lift arms and a design that has withstood the test of time, the Century Series offers all of the benefits of a BraunAbility wheelchair lift in a streamlined,...
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BraunAbility Millenium 2 Wheelchair Lift for School Buses, Cutaway Buses, and Paratransit Vans
The Millennium 2 Wheelchair Lift is the true workhorse of the BraunAbility Commercial line. Those who appreciate a strong, stable lifting platform can choose this wheel chair lift...
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§ 38.159(c)(5) Slope
If the height of the vehicle floor from which the ramp is deployed is 3 inches (75 mm) or less above a 6 inch (150 mm) curb, a maximum slope of 1:4 is permitted; if the height of the vehicle...
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11B-812.5.3 Relationship to accessible routes
Vehicle spaces and access aisles shall be designed so that when the vehicle space is occupied the required clear width of adjacent accessible routes is not obstructed....
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11B-812.5.3 Relationship to accessible routes
Vehicle spaces and access aisles shall be designed so that when the vehicle space is occupied the required clear width of adjacent accessible routes is not obstructed....
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Can an operator require a person to transfer from a wheelchair to a vehicle seat?
Section 37.165(e) of the DOT ADA regulations allows persons who use wheelchairs to transfer to a vehicle seat, if one is available....
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Can an operator require a person to transfer from a wheelchair to a vehicle seat?
Section 37.165(e) of the DOT ADA regulations allows persons who use wheelchairs to transfer to a vehicle seat, if one is available....
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§ 38.91(c)(1)
(1) Commuter rail cars shall comply with §§38.93(d) and 38.109 of this part for level boarding unless structurally or operationally impracticable....
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For EV with the charging port at rear of the vehicle, can EV be assumed to be able to back in the parking space for easy access to the charger at the head location?
RESPONSE: This practice is not regulated by the CBC Chapter 11B accessibility provisions. DSA is not aware of any restrictions on this practice.
