HomeMy WebLinkAbout7034RESOLUTION NO. 7034
A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE CITY OF PUEBLO /PUEBLO
TRANSPORTATION COMPANY FY 1993 UPDATE PARATRANSIT
SERVICE PLAN OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.
WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into Law on July
26, 1990; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Transportation published final Regulations
implementing certain provisions of the Act on September 6, 1991; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation Regulations requires that Public
entities that operated fixed route transportation services for the general public
also provide complementary Paratransit Service; and
WHEREAS, the Plan was subsequently approved and determined to be "in
Compliance" by the Federal Transit Administration on September 8, 1992.
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation Regulations require a
complementary Paratransit Service Plan to be updated and recertified annually.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, that:
SECTION 1.
The City of Pueblo adopts and certifies that the Paratransit Service Plan
of the Americans with Disabilities Act as being in compliance with the Act.
SECTION 2.
The President of City Council be, and she is authorized to execute the
certification of the Plan on behalf of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation and the
Pueblo Transportation Company, and the City Clerk shall affix the Seal of the City
thereto and Attest the same.
INTRODUCED: December 14 1 1992
BY: SAMUEL CORSENTINO
Councilman
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Preside of City Co ncil
ATTEST:
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The City of Pueblo and the
Pueblo Transportation Company
Paratransit Service Plan
of the
Americans
with
Disabilities Act
Prepared for:
Federal Transit Administration
By:
Urban Transportation Planning Division
City of Pueblo, Department of Transportation
In Cooperation with the U.S. Department of
Transportation Federal Transit Administration
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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2
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Introduction
I.
Identification of Submitting Entity
II.
Progress Report on Milestones
III.
Demand Estimate
IV.
Budget
V.
Public Participation
VI.
Unresolved Issues
VII.
Other Issues
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TABLES
Table 1 3
Table 2 q
Table 3 5
Table 4 7
Table 5 8
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A
Attachment B
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16 -20
Attachment C 21
INTRODUCTION
The Americans with Disabilities Act extends civil rights protection in many
areas to persons with disabilities. It was signed into law on July 26, 1990.
The purpose of the act is to "provide a clear and comprehensive national
mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with
disabilities."
The ADA seeks to assure equal opportunity, full participation, independent
living and economic self- sufficiency for persons with disabilities. It is not
an affirmative action statute. Rather, it seeks to achieve these objectives
by prohibiting covered entities from excluding people from jobs, services,
activities or benefits based on disability.
On September 6, 1991, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) published
final regulations implementing certain provisions of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Included in these regulations was a
requirement that public entities operating fixed route transportation service
for the general public also provide complementary paratransit service to
persons unable to use the fixed route system. The regulation specify: when
this service is required; eligibility criteria for these paratransit
services; the level of service which must be provided; and, standards for
certain aspects of operation. The regulations also require that a plan be
updated and submitted to the Federal Transit Administration on January 26,
1993.
The original ADA Paratransit Plan was approved and adopted by the Pueblo City
Council on December 23, 1991, and certified by the Pueblo Area Council of
Governments the Pueblo Metropolitan Planning Organization on December 19,
1991. The ADA Paratransit Plan was then submitted to the Federal Transit
Administration within the required timetables and subsequently approved and
"in Compliance" on September 8, 1992.
The City of Pueblo's Department of Transportation, Urban Transportation
Planning Division has provided this Paratransit Service Plan update to fulfill
the obligation set forth.
I. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBMITTING ENTITY
The responsible entity submitting this plan is the City of Pueblo and the
Pueblo Transportation Company. The responsible official for ensuring
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Plan is City Manager,
Lewis Quigley. The City Department of Transportation Director, Donald J.
Saling will monitor compliance with all aspects of this plan and will be the
contact person.
Comments to be received by:
Mr. Donald J. Saling
Director of Transportation
350 South Elizabeth Street
Pueblo, Colorado 81003
(719) 545 -5840 (office)
(719) 545 -0934 (fax number)
As per Section 49 CFR 73.139(h) the City of Pueblo submits Attachment A, an
updated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Certification that the Pueblo
Area Council of Governments, as the MFO has reviewed, and also a Resolution by
the Pueblo City Council certifying that the Plan is in conformance with ADA
Legislation.
I1. PROGRESS REPORT ON MILESTONES
The planned comparable paratransit service in Pueblo sponsored by the Pueblo
Transportation Company, known as "Citi- Lift ", has progressed rapidly in FY
1992. As illustrated in Table 1, the milestones set for completion in the
original plan called for full paratransit service within a 3/4 mile radii of
existing fixed route service. The PTC has accomplished this milestone and
initiated a wider service area of the community, and the specialized transit
service is being provided in the entire Pueblo City limits. This milestone
has been accomplished in FY 1992.
Another milestone also completed during the last quarter of FY 1992, was the
approval by the Pueblo City Council to increase the "Citi -Lift" fare from $.25
cents to $1.00 per trip to eligible clients starting January 1993. Public
Hearings were conducted as per Section 37.137 and minutes are included in the
public participation section of this document.
The Pueblo City Council has also given their approval for the purchase of the
new accessible vehicles for service expansion of the paratransit service in FY
1993. This milestone was scheduled for completion on January 1994. It is
City of Pueblo's intention to reach this objective one -year prior to the
projected completion date. Vehicle specifications will be completed and
Request for Proposals will be solicited in the Spring of FY 1993.
Consequently, the vehicles should be in revenue service during the last
quarter of FY 1993.
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The City will also implement and comply with Sunday calls for Monday service
in January 1993 by having a dispatcher on duty seven days a week to accept
calls. This milestone was originally scheduled for July 1995.
With the accomplishment of the aforementioned milestones, it is the intention
of the City of Pueblo to be in full compliance with ADA Legislation by January
1, 1994.
Please see Table 2 for revised five year service plan and implementation time
table.
III. DEMAND ESTIMATE
Table 3 is a demand forecast of ridership for ADA complementary paratransit
service utilizing the Federal Transit Administration methodology.
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V. - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
During FY 1992, the City of Pueblo /Pueblo Transportation Company conducted
numerous Transit Advisory Committee (TAC) Meetings to discuss the operations
of the Citi -Lift Paratransit Service. The meetings were conducive to
information sharing and opportunities for comments for the improvement of
service.
Advisory members also recommended an increase in fares for clients using the
Citi -Lift Service, City Council and the T.A.C. authorized staff to proceed
with soliciting public comments.
The PTC conducted two Public Hearings in FY 1992. The PTC advertised the
hearings in the local newspaper and also mailed notices to all Citi -Lift
clients notifying them personally about the hearings. The hearings were held
on October 28, 1992 to receive comments from the public on the proposed
increase. Based on comments received, a resolution was drafted detailing the
proceedings (See Attachment B) of the hearings and a recommendation for the
increase in fares beginning January 1, 1993.
Consequently, City Council reviewed and adopted the Resolution on the fare
increase on November 23, 1992.
VI. UNRESOLVED ISSUES
After initial review by the Federal Transit Administration of the 1992 Plan,
the PTC received as "in compliance" review correspondence (See Attachment C).
Currently, the PTC does not have any unresolved issues.
VII. OTHER ISSUES
The PTC has experienced 2 1/2 years of contracted paratransit service from
June 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992. The initial Request for Proposal (2 1/2
year contract) was awarded to the Pueblo Senior Citizen Resource Development
Agency, Inc. (SRDA) who throughout the term of the contract performed
exemplary.
During FY 1992, the PTC advertised and accepted RFP's for the Citi -Lift
Paratransit Service for the period of January 1, 1993 to December 31, 1994.
Three (3) firms submitted proposals and the PTC recommended to the Pueblo City
Council that SRDA should perform the specialized service for two more years.
The Pueblo City Council awarded the Contract to S. R.D.A. on November 23, 1992.
Consequently, the continuity of a seasoned service provider shall remain in
the hands of an experienced provider with limited disruption of service to the
disabled community.
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ATTACHMENT A
ATTACHMENT A
MPO CERTIFICATION PARATRANSIT SERVICE
The Pueblo Area Council of Governments (PACOG) as the Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) hereby certifies that it has reviewed the ADA Paratransit
Plan prepared by the City of Pueblo Urban Transportation Planning Division as
required under 49 CFR Part 37.139(h) and finds it to be in conformance with the
transportation plan developed under 49 CFR Part 613 and 23 CFR Part 450 (the
FTA /FHWA Joint Planning Regulation). This certification is valid for one year.
Signature
Warren Carere
Name of Authorized Official
Chairman Pueblo Area Council of Governments
Title
Date
c
ATTEST:
Recording Secretary
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE CITY OF PUEBLO /PUEBLO
TRANSPORTATION COMPANY FY 1993 UPDATE PARATRANSIT
SERVICE PLAN OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.
WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into Law on July
26, 1990; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Transportation published final Regulations
implementing certain provisions of the Act on September 6, 1991; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation Regulations requires that Public
entities operated fixed route transportation services for the general public also
provide complementary Paratransit Service; and
WHEREAS, the Plan was subsequently approved and determined to be "in
Compliance" by the Federal Transit Administration on September 8, 1992; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation Regulations require a
complementary paratransit service plan to be updated and recertified annually.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PUEBLO AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (PACOG)
AS THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZAl10N (MPO) OF PUEBLO, COLORADO,
that:
SECTION 1.
The Pueblo Area Council of Governments adopts and certifies the
Paratransit Service Plan of the Americans with Disabilities Act as being in
compliance with the Act.
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SECTION 2.
The Chairman of ( PACOG) be, and he is authorized to execute the
certification of the Plan on behalf of the Pueblo Area Council of Governments as
the Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Pueblo Transportation Company.
INTRODUCED:
2 1992
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Recording Secretary
Warren Carere, Chairman of PACOG
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Council Agenda ,_
Title: ADA PARATRANSIT PLAN UPDATE Agenda Item #
Department:
TRANSPORTATION
Date Decem 14, 1992
ISSUE:
Approving and certifying the City of Pueblo /Pueblo Transportation
Company Paratransit Plan update of the Americans with Disabilities
Act.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption and certification that the updated plan
is in compliance with the requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
BACKGROUND: On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was
signed into law. The stated national goal include assuring that
persons with disabilities have equality of opportunity, a chance to
fully participate in society, are able to live independently, and
can be economically self- sufficient.
A substantial part cf this legislation addressed transportation
provided by public entities. Paramount to public entities is the
requirement that those entities which provide fixed route public
transportation service also must offer comparable paratransit
service.
On December 23, 1991, the Pueblo City Council approved and adopted
the paratransit service plan of the Americans with Disabilities Act
for FY 1992.
The Plan was subsequently approved and determined to be "in
Compliance" by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on
September 8, 1992.
A requirement of this legislation is to updated each plan annually
and to include any significant changes and revisions to the
timetables for implementation. Each entity must also update the
achievements of projected milestones and any slippages that have
occurred in the Plan throughout the year.
Also, included within the requirement is to submit this updated
plan by January 26, 1993.
Through City Councils direction and cooperation, the City of
Pueblo /Pueblo Transportation Company will have met all requirements
and milestones in FY 1993 and be in total compliance by January
1994, two years ahead of schedule.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Continued support of Citi -Lift Program.
D o U �= o °
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE CITY OF PUEBLO /PUEBLO
TRANSPORTATION COMPANY FY 1993 UPDATE PARATRANSIT
SERVICE PLAN OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.
WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into Law on July
26, 1990; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Transportation published final Regulations
implementing certain provisions of the Act on September 6, 1991; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation Regulations requires that Public
entities that operated fixed route transportation services for the general public
also provide complementary Paratransit Service; and
WHEREAS, the Plan was subsequently approved and determined to be "in
Compliance" by the Federal Transit Administration on September 8, 1992.
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation Regulations require a
complementary Paratransit Service Plan to be updated and recertified annually.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, that:
SECTION 1.
The City of Pueblo adopts and certifies that the Paratransit Service Plan
of the Americans with Disabilities Act as being in compliance with the Act.
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SECTION 2.
The President of City Council be, and she is authorized to execute the
certification of the Plan on behalf of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation and the
Pueblo Transportation Company, and the City Clerk shall affix the Seal of the City
thereto and Attest the same.
INTRODUCED: 1 1992
Councilman
APPROVED:
r
ATTEST:
t
City Clerk
I
President of City Council
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. Council Agenda ATTACHMENT B
Title: : CITI -LIFT FARE INCREASE Agenda Item #
Department:
ISSUE:
PUEBLO TRANSPORTATION COMPANY Date: November 3, 1992
RECOMMENDATION:
Should City Council raise the Passenger Fares for Citi -Lift
Transportation Services to $1.00 each way and the Monthly Pass
Fee to $18.00.
Staff recommends the fares be increased.
BACKGROUND: Since its inception in June of 1990, Citi -Lift has been a very
expensive service. Currently for every dollar the Pueblo
Transportation Company expends for Citi -Lift, it recovers 3.95
cents. The enabling legislation that set up our Citi -Lift
Program (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973)
mandated that our fares be comparable to our fixed route
system (.25 cents). Now under the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990, we have been given the flexibility of increasing
those fares to twice our regular fixed route rate (.50 cents).
With an increase to _$1.00 per trip it is projected that the
expense to revenue ratio will increase to 15.30 cents for
every dollar spent. Currently our fixed route system recovers
20.07 cents per dollar.
On October 28, 1992 we held two Public Hearings, pursuant to
Federal Requirements for citizen input regarding the proposed
increase. In addition, letters were sent to all registered
Citi -Lift users asking for input and comments. A summary of
the Public Hearings and the comments received at the Pueblo
Transportation Company office are attached.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: It is projected that with the proposed fee increases, farebox
revenue for Citi -Lift will increase from $5,500 per year to
$22,000.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUEBLO TRANSPORTATION
COMPANY TO INCREASE CITI -LIFT PASSENGER FARES.
WHEREAS, the Pueblo Transportation Company, a wholly -owned Municipal Corporation of
the City of Pueblo, currently operates "Citi- Lift ", a specialized transportation service
at a deficit; and
WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 recognizes the expenses
associated with this specialized transit; and
Whereas, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 permits the establishment of a
fare for a trip charged to an ADA Paratransit eligible user not to exceed twice the fare
that would be charged to an individual paying full fare; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, that:
SECTION 1.
The following fares shall become effective January 01, 1993:
Citi -Lift One Way Fare $ 1.00
Citi -Lift Monthly Pass $18.00
SECTION 2.
This Resolution shall become effective upon approval and passage.
INTRODUCED:
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
, 1992
Councilman
President of the Council
City Clerk -17-
CITI -LIFT PUBLIC HEARING
FARE INCREASE
October 28, 1992
2:00 P.M.
In Attendance:
Katherine Gordon
Marion Falk
Anna Fujaros
Opal Hankins
Claude Brown
Chris Spangler
Valentina Armijo
Joyce Lawrence
Sam Corsentino
Don Saling
Victor Velarde
Norma Walker
Laurene Dunlap
Kay Howard
John Vecchio
Chuck Doyle
James Spangler
Angela Madrid
Isabel Kosmeroski
Elaine Haggich
Rick Valdez
INTRODUCTION
Mr. Saling explained that Citi -Lift started in June 1990 to enable people to get out in
the community that have no other means of transportation. Section 504 stated that you
could charge the same rate as what the fixed route system was. When the ADA act went
into affect, it stated that you could increase the fare twice the amount of the fixed
route system. In the first six months, Citi -Lift supplied 10,352 trips, received
$2,701.95 in revenue and the cost to run the service was $68,392.20. For every dollar
spent we receive .0395 cents in return. If the fare is increased to $1.00, we would
receive .15 cents for every dollar spent. The cost to run the fixed route service is
$611,000, received $123,000 in revenue which equates to .20 cents for every dollar
spent.
Newsletters were sent to all 892 clients certified on Citi -Lift to attend the Public
Hearings. After the Hearings a recommendation is being made to City Council to
increase the fare to $1.00 per trip. We have budgeted for 2 additional vans (smaller
than current ones) in the 1993 budget. There will be an additional phone line added
and a dispatcher on Sunday to schedule Monday's appointments. We will be issuing Photo
ID Cards to Clients in 1993.
DISCUSSION
Anna Fujaros - Thinks the increase is steep, would like to see fare at .50 cents per
trip.
Opal Hankins - Praises Citi -Lift, can't drive across town for one dollar. Thinks
raise is due, but will be difficult to budget on fixed income. May ride less but will
still ride. Sometimes has trouble getting through on line.
Katherine Gordon - Is on Social Security Income. Thinks $1.00 a trip is reasonable.
Would like to see more ride consolidation. Rides approximately 5 times a month.
in
Public Hearing - October 28, 1992
Citi -Lift Fare Increase
Don Salina - Stated that some of the problems with ride consolidation are that
many passengers do not want to ride with other people, or stay on the van while
they pick up other passengers. Can not prioritize trips.
Norma Walker - Rides 4 time a week. Feels that Citi -Lift is life giving. She
is able to go places that she would not normally be able to go, besides therapy
and grocery shopping. May have to budget more and ride less, but thinks it's
worth it. Clients need to make sure they are ready and waiting for van to
come, tell driver where they want to be picked up.
Don Salina - We are recommending that the Citi -Lift Bus Pass be increased to
$18.00 per month. This will help passengers who ride often to save a little.
Currently charging $9.00 for a Citi -Lift Bus Pass.
Vic Velarde - There is also a problem with cancellations and "no shows ". We
have anywhere from 75 to 100 cancellations a month. Some clients have 5 to 10
"no shows ". Letters are being sent to clients who repeatedly are "no shows ",
giving them the opportunity to explain why they did not show up. If they do
not have a good excuse, they are removed from the Citi -Lift Certification List
for a month. Continued abuse could result in removal permanently.
Isabel Kosmeroskv_ - Praises bus drivers, think they are wonderful. Bus passes
are great to have.
Joyce Lawrence - Wanted to know if we could block off times for Doctors
appointments for those who need them. Don stated that we can not prioritize
trips.
Laurene DunlatJ - Thinks that the pass is good. Enjoys riding, this is her
only means of transportation. Need to make sure when canceling that the
machine gets your message.
John Vecchio - Has had a few bad experiences; driver said he was there to pick
him up, Mr. Vecchio was waiting and never saw the driver. Called office, boss
said he was wrong, driver was there. Mr. Vecchio had 3 witnesses that said
driver wasn't there. Driver finally admitted that he was at the wrong
location. Drivers need to learn city streets and locations, get lost to often
and makes passengers late. If person is not out waiting for van, then van
should leave and go to next destination. Could improve pick ups by asking if
person is visually or hearing impaired, etc. Need better service.
Chris Spangler - Most drivers are courteous. Service is convenient and is for
the increase.
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CITI -LIFT PUBLIC HEARING
FARE INCREASE
October 28, 1992
7:00 P.M.
In Attendance:
Rita Nelson Howard Allen
Don Saling Rick Valdez
Victor Velarde
INTRODUCTION
Mr. Saling explained that Citi -Lift started in June 1990 to enable people to
get out in the community that have no other means of transportation. Section
504 stated that you could charge the same rate as what the fixed route system
was. When the ADA act went into affect, it stated that you could increase the
fare twice the amount of the fixed route system. In the first six months,
Citi -Lift supplied 10,352 trips, received $2,701.95 in revenue and the cost to
run the service was $68,392.20. For every dollar spent we receive .0395 cents
in return. If the fare is increased to $1.00, we would receive .15 cents for
every dollar spent. The cost to run the fixed route service is $611,000,
received $123,000 in revenue which equates to .20 cents for every dollar spent.
Newsletters were sent to all 892 clients certified on Citi -Lift to attend the
Public Hearings. After the Hearings a recommendation is being made to City
Council to increase the fare to $1.00 per trip. We have budgeted for 2
additional vans (smaller than current ones) in the 1993 budget. There will be
an additional phone line added and a dispatcher on Sunday to schedule Monday's
appointments. We will be issuing Photo ID Cards to Clients in 1993.
DISCUSSION
Rita Nelson - Has been a client for 4 months. Rode
drivers don't change signs, has trouble seeing.
appointment that she wants, but likes service. Has a
take to Doctor. Thinks Pass would be nice.
City Buses, but some
Sometimes can't get
mother that she has to
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ATTACHMENT C
Q
U.S. Department
of transportation
Federal Transit
Administration
REGION VIII
Arizona, Colorado, Montana
Nevada, North Dakota,
South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming
Mr. Donald J. Saling
Director of Transportation
City of Pueblo
350 South Elizabeth Street
Pueblo, CO 81002
RE: City of Pueblo Response dated May 13, 1992
to FTA 30 day letter reviewing Pueblo's
" Paratransit Service Plan
of the Americans with Disabilities Act"
Dear Mr. Saling:
ATTACHMENT C
Columbine Place
216 Sixteenth Street
Suite 650
Denver, Colorado 80202
Septeirber 8, 1992
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has finished its review of the
comparable complementary paratransit plan which you submitted in response to
the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA),
together with Pueblo's above - captioned response to FTA's initial review of
your ADA paratransit plan, and the Department of Transportation implementing
regulation, 49 CFR Part 37.
Based on the documentation you have provided, the FTA has determined that
your plan is in compliance with the requirements of DOT's regulation.
Be advised that the ADA definition of "discrimination" includes failure to
submit, or commence implementation of a plan (ADA Section 223(e). Any such
failure jeopardizes your continued eligibility to receive Federal financial
assistance from the FTA.
The FTA appreciates your diligence and cooperation and looks forward to
receiving your annual update on or before January 26, 1993.
Sincerely,
e ils raz Jr
Regional Admin st ator
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