In reviewing each plan, at a minimum FTA will consider the following:
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§ 37.147 Considerations during FTA review
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§ 37.133 Subscription service
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§ 37.149 Disapproved plans
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27. Hand-Carrying
Except in emergency situations, a passenger's request for a driver to lift the passenger out of his or her mobility device should generally be denied because of the safety, dignity,...
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MPO Certification of Paratransit Plan
MPO Certification of Paratransit Plan The (name of Metropolitan Planning Organization) hereby certifies that it has reviewed the ADA paratransit plan prepared by (name of submitting entity...
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4. Obstructions
Likewise, subject to the limitations discussed in the introduction to this appendix, paratransit operators should be flexible in establishing pick up and drop off points to avoid obstructions...
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1.Tax Credit for Small Business (Section 44 of the Internal Revenue Code)
An eligible small business may take a tax credit of up to $5000 per year for accommodations made to comply with the ADA....
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15. Caring for Service Animals
A paratransit or fixed route passenger's request that the driver take charge of a service animal may be denied....
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18. Hard-to-Maneuver Stops
A passenger may request that a paratransit vehicle navigate to a pick-up point to which it is difficult to maneuver a vehicle....
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25. Need for Return Trip Assistance
To the extent that this need is predictable, it should be handled in advance, either as part of the eligibility process or the provider's reservations process....
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Appendix E to Part 37—Reasonable Modification Requests
., providing fixed route bus service that people with disabilities can use to move among stops on the system, providing complementary paratransit service that gets eligible riders from their...
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14. Payment
A passenger's request for a fixed route or paratransit driver to provide the transit service when the passenger with a disability cannot or refuses to pay the fare may be denied....
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3. Private Property
Even if the paratransit operator does not generally have a policy of picking up passengers on such private property, the paratransit operator should make every reasonable effort to gain...
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Ensure that people with mental health disabilities or I/DD have an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from the entities’ programs, services, and activities
Developed non-discriminatory eligibility criteria for diversion programs such as community services, specialty courts, or probation programs....
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Requirements to Remember for: Light Rail Projects
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§ 37.155 Factors in decision to grant an undue financial burden waiver
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§ 37.153 FTA waiver determination
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Section 37.147 FTA Review of Plans
Section 37.147 FTA Review of Plans This provision spells out factors FTA will consider in reviewing each plan, including whether the submission is complete, whether the plan...
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22. Navigating an Incline, or Around Obstacles
A paratransit passenger's request for a driver to help him or her navigate an incline (e.g., a driveway or sidewalk) with the passenger's wheeled device should generally be granted....
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11. Outside of the Service Area or Operating Hours
A person's request for fixed route or paratransit service may be denied when honoring the request would require the transportation provider to travel outside of its service area or to operate...
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Transportation
□ Always consider transportation to events or meetings. Hold meetings or events close to transportation routes whenever possible. If transportation is provided to all participants,...
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11. Must a student be eligible under the IDEA in order to be provided auxiliary aids and services needed to ensure effective communication under Title II? (In other words, must a student with a disability have an IEP to access effective auxiliary aids and services?)
Title II does not require IDEA eligibility....
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Basic Principles
People with disabilities have to meet the essential eligibility requirements, such as age, income, or educational background, needed to participate in a public program, service, or activity...
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISABILITY LAW GUIDANCE: Paratransit Requirements for §5311-Funded Fixed-Route Service Operated by Private Entities
paratransit service available. ...