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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7276RESOLUTION NO. 7276 A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE CITY OF PUEBLO /PUEBLO TRANSPORTATION COMPANY FY 1994 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. IN 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 13 , 1993 BY: HOWARD WHITLOCK Councilman APPROVED: Preside t of City Council ATTEST: CRy Clerk 19 PUPBLO PARATRANSIT SERVICE PLAN OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT FOR THE CITY OF PUEBLO AND THE PUEBLO TRANSPORTATION COMPANY FY 94 UPDATE The City of Pueblo and the Pueblo Transportation Company Paratransit Service Plan Update of the Americans with Disabilities Act FY 1994 Prepared for: Pueblo City Council, Pueblo Area Council of Governments and the 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 Introduction Identification of Submitting Entity Progress Report on Milestones 2 2 III. Demand Estimate 6 IV. Budget 8 V. Public Participation 13 VI. Unresolved Issues 13 VII. Other Issues 13 TABLES Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 Table 8 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 ATTACHMENTS Attachment A Attachment B Attachment C Attachment D Attachment E 14 20 27 42 46 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 regulations 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 for implementing complementary paratransit service be submitted on January 26, 1994. 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 FY 1994 Updated Paratransit Service Plan to fulfill the obligation set forth. I. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBMITTING ENTITY AND MPO CERTIFICATION The responsible entity submitting this plan is the City of Pueblo and the Pueblo Transportation Company. The responsible official for ensuring compliance with the ADA 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 37.139(h) the City of Pueblo submits Attachment A, an updated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MRP) Certification that the Pueblo Area Council of Governments, as the MPO has reviewed, and also a Resolution by the Pueblo City Council certifying that the Plan is in conformance with ADA Legislation. II TIMETABLES AND PROGRESS REPORT ON MILESTONES Table 1 is a depiction of the PTC ADA Paratransit Plan Timetable and Progress Report. The three milestones identified in the 1993 Update were successfully accomplished during FY '93. The three milestones are as follows: 1) To increase fares from .50 cents to $1.00 on the Paratransit Service "Citi- Lift". Complying with requirements of no more than twice the base fixed -route fare for eligible individuals. 2) Request for service accepted on all day prior to days of service (e.g. weekends /holidays). 3) Purchase of two new accessible mini -vans available for the Paratransit Service "Citi- Lift". With the accomplishment of the above - mentioned milestones, the City of Pueblo /PTC will be in full compliance with ADA Legislation January 1, 1994. Tables 2 & 3 summarize the PTC's commitment and compliance with the six individual paratransit service criteria of the ADA Legislation. As can be seen, the PTC is in compliance with all pertinent criteria and is on schedule to fulfill the projected time frame for full compliance. Also enclosed (Attachment B) is the PTC's ADA Paratransit Eligibility Certification Application. 2 SYSTEM NAME: City of Pueblo /Pueblo Transportation Company TABLE 1 CITY: Pueblo STATE: CO ADA PARATRANSIT PLAN TIMETABLE -- PROGRESS REPORT * 1993 1993 UPDATE MILE - TARGET STONE 1994 DATE MET ? MILESTONE PROGRESS REPORT — JAN. 1994 NEW (MM/YY) (Y /N) (period January 26,1993 - January 25, 1994) DATE? 1/93 Y Increase of fares from .500 to $1.00 on the "Citi -Lift" Complementary Paratransit Service. n/a 1/93 Y Request for service accepted on all days prior to days of service (i.e., weekends /holidays). n/a 12/93 Y Two new accessible mini -vans available for paratransit service. n/a M Note: Using Form 2, provide detailed written explanation on milestone slippage greater than one full year (12 months). * (Indicate Progress On Milestones That Were To Be Achieved Prior to 1/26/94 and Additional Accomplishments) Jan. 1994 SYSTEM NAME: City of Pueblo /Pueblo Transportation Company TABLE 2 CITY: Pueblo STATE: CO ELIGIBILITY, SIX SERVICE CRITERIA, AND FULL COMPLIANCE DATE In Full If No, Expected Compliance Date of Full Now (Y /N) Compliance COMPLIANCE ITEM (MM/YY) ELIGIBILITY PROCESS 1. Requests for certification being accepted and all aspects of policy (appeals, documentation, etc.) established; no later than 1/26/94. Y 2. Compliance with companion and personal care attendant requirements. Y 3. Compliance with visitor requirements. Y SIX SERVICE CRITERIA SERVICE AREA 4. Service to all origins and destinations within the defined area. Y- 5. Coordination with contiguous /overlapping service areas, if applicable. N/A RESPONSE TIME 6. Requests accepted during normal business hours on "next day" basis. Y 7. Requests accepted on all days prior to days of service (e.g., weekends /holidays) Y 8. Requests accepted at least 14 days in advance. Y 9. Trips scheduled within one hour of requested pickup time. Y FARES 10. No more than twice the base fixed route fare for eligible individuals. Y- 11. Compliance with companion fare requirement. Y Jan. 1994 SYSTEM NAME: City of Pueblo /Pueblo Transportation Company TABLE 3 CITY: Pueblo STATE: CO ELIGIBILITY, SIX SERVICE CRITERIA, AND FULL COMPLIANCE DATE In Full If No, Expected Compliance Date of Full COMPLIANCE ITEM Now (Y /N) Compliance (MM/YY) 12. Compliance with personal care attendant fare requirement. Y DAYS AND HOURS OF SERVICE 13. Paratransit provided during all days and hours when fixed route service is in operation. Y TRIP PURPOSES 14. No restriction on types of trip purposes. Y 15. No prioritization by trip purpose in scheduling. Y CAPACITY CONSTRAINTS 16. No restrictions on the number of trips an individual will be provided. Y 17. No waiting lists for access to the service. Y 18. No substantial numbers of significantly untimely pickups for initial /return trips. Y 19. No substantial numbers of trip denials or missed trips. Y 20. No substantial numbers of trips with excessive trip lengths. Y 21. When capacity is unavailable, subscription trips are less than 50 percent. NIA DATE ALL TARGETED IN PLAN FOR FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL ADA PARATRANSIT REQUIREMENTS In 1993 Update Submission 1194 In 1994 Update Submission 1194 Ill. DEMAND ESTIMATES Table 4 is ADA paratransit demand estimates that project total eligibility, trips and revenue hours for total paratransit service. Jan. 1994 TABLE 4 SYSTEM NAME: City of Pueblo /Pueblo Transportation Company CITY: Pueblo STATE: CO ADA PARATRANSIT DEMAND ESTIMATE Actual Actual Actual Est. Proj. Proj. Proj. DEMAND 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 ADA ELIGIBILITY 1. Number of Persons Certified for ADA Paratransit _NUMBER OF TRIPS/YEAR (thousands of one -way passenger trips /hours) 2. ADA Paratransit Trips Provided/Year 3. Total Paratransit Trips Provided/Year (Total ADA and Non -ADA) 4. Total Paratransit Revenue Hours/Year (Total ADA and non -ADA) [Sec. 15 definitions] 892 940 1.040 1.100 1.160 1.220 20.661 18.300 19.215 20.176 21.185 22.244 19.889 20.661 18.300 _19.215 20.176 21.185 22.244 3.708 3.700 3.700 3.700 3.700 3.700 5. For 1993, estimate the number of trips on line 2 that were provided by contracted taxi service: 0 6. For 1993, estimate the number of trips on line 2 that our system purchased (contracted out) rather than provide in- house: _ 18.300 trips (include contracted taxi service from line 4 and other service owned or operated by the contractors) 7. Using 1990 Census or planning figures, estimate the total number of all persons (disabled and non - disabled combined) in the ADA paratransit service area 98.640 r` IV. BUDGET, COSTS, AND VEHICLE ESTIMATES Table 5 is an updated budget summary that forecast the capital and operating expenses for all paratransit services at the PTC. Table 6 is an updated budget summary that forecast the total capital and operating expenses for all transit services within the PTC. Table 7 is an inventory of past, present, and projected fixed -route rolling stock that are accessible. This table includes those vehicles in active service that are equipped with pre -ADA lift /ramps and also those vehicles that comply with ADA Legislation. Table 8 is an inventory of past, present, and projected para- transit vehicles that are owned by the PTC. Jan. 1994 SYSTEM NAME: City of Pueblo /Pueblo Transportation Company TABLE 5 CITY: Pueblo STATE: CO ADA PARATRANSIT CAPITAL & OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY (projections in thousands of 1993 dollars) Actual Est. Proj. Proj. Proj. Proj. 6Year Total 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 92 -97 ADA PARATRANSIT EXPENSES * 1. Capital Expenses - $60,742 $66,000 $72,000 $72,000 A-270.742 2. Operating Expenses $157.81 6 188 400 $173,000 $190,000 $ $210,000 $ 1.119.216 3. Subtotal ADA Paratransit Expenses (lines 1+ 2) 4157.81 6 24 142 $173.OQQ $256,000 $272,000 $282,000 $ 1.389.958 TOTAL PARATRANSIT EXPENSES ** (ADA & Non -ADA combined) 0% 4. Capital Expenses $60,742 $66,000 $72,000 $72,000 $ 270.742 S. Operating Expenses $157.81 6 188 400 $173,000 $190.00 $200,000 $210,000 $ 1.119.216 6. TOTAL PARATRANSIT EXPENSES (sum of lines 4 and 5) $157.81 6 249 142 $173,000 $256,0Q0 $272,000 $282,000 $ 1.389.958 IN 1991, TOTAL PARATRANSIT COSTS FOR OUR TRANSIT SYSTEM WERE 119 104 * Using a ratio to break out ADA from total paratransit expenses is acceptable. ** If non -ADA paratransit service is provided, add ADA to non -ADA costs to obtain Total Paratransit Expenses. Jan. 1994 SYSTEM NAME: City of Pueblo /Pueblo Transportation Company TABLE 6 CITY: Pueblo STATE: CO TOTAL TRANSIT SYSTEM COST ESTIMATES CAPITAL & OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY (projections in thousands of 1993 dollars) IN 1991, TOTAL SYSTEM COSTS FOR OUR TRANSIT SYSTEM WERE $1,457.661 * Total transit system costs encompass all system costs, not just ADA - related costs. These transit system costs must include: (1) all fixed -route costs (bus, rail, etc.), plus (2) all paratransit expenses (ADA and non -ADA). Actual 1992 Est. 1993 Proj. 1994 Proj. 1995 Proj. 1996 Proj. 1997 Total 92 -97 TOTAL TRANSIT SYSTEM COSTS * 1. Capital Expenses 7 6-2 , 2 88 206,000 13,800 41,240,900 882,000 4 882,000 $ 3.986.988 2. Operating Expenses $1,514.328 $1.522.097 $1,376,200 1 577,547 AL, Z 6.016 $1,812,317 $ 9.528.505 3. TOTAL SYSTEM COSTS (lines 1 + 2) 52.276.616 $1.728.097 $1,390.000 $2.818.447 $2.608.016 $2,694,317 $13.515.493 0 4. ADA PARATRANSIT EXPENSES (line 3, Table 5) 157 816 1 188,400 173.000 190 000 200,000 210,000 $ 1.119.216 5. ADA PARATRANSIT AS PERCENT OF TOTAL COSTS (line 4 divided by line 3) 7 °.� 11% 12% 7% 8% 8% 8% IN 1991, TOTAL SYSTEM COSTS FOR OUR TRANSIT SYSTEM WERE $1,457.661 * Total transit system costs encompass all system costs, not just ADA - related costs. These transit system costs must include: (1) all fixed -route costs (bus, rail, etc.), plus (2) all paratransit expenses (ADA and non -ADA). Jan. 1994 SYSTEM NAME: City of Pueblo /Pueblo Transportation Company TABLE 7 CITY: Pueblo STATE: C0 ADA ACCESSIBILITY: FIXED -ROUTE BUSES Actual Actual Actual Actual Est. Proj. Proj. Proj. 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 BUSES IN ACTIVE FLEET 1. Total Number of Buses 2. Buses Without Lifts /Ramps 3. Buses With Pre -ADA Lifts /Ramps 4. Buses With ADA Lifts /Ramps (meets Part 38 lift specifications) (Note: The sum of lines 2, 3, and 4 should equal line 1.) 5. Percent With Lifts /Ramps (sum of lines 3 and 4, divided by line 1) 15 15 15 15 15 15 17 18 9 9 9 6 6 2 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 2 4 4 8 12 16 40% 40% 40% 60% 60% 87% 100% 100% For 1993, provide an approximate estimate of the number of boardings where lifts /ramps were deployed on the fixed -route system: 208 I Jan. 1994 SYSTEM NAME: City of Pueblo /Pueblo Transportation Company TABLE 8 CITY: Pueblo STATE: CO PARATRANSIT VEHICLES (OWNED /LEASED BY YOUR SYSTEM) * LIFT EQUIPPED PARATRANSIT VEHICLES 4. Paratransit - Buses, Vans and Minivans (with lifts /ramps from lines 1 and 2) 3 3 5 5 7 9 11 * Please include all your dedicated paratransit vehicles (ADA or non -ADA service combined) that your system owns /leases, even if a contractor operates the service. Do not include accessible vehicles used on the fixed - route. 5. For 1993, provide an approximate estimate of the number of buses, vans, and minivans, etc., excluding taxis, owned by your contractors that routinely provide (ADA and non -ADA) for your system: 3 6. Prior to ADA paratransit (in 1991 and earlier), our transit system: P vehicles * (N) Did not offer paratransit; (1) Offered paratransit which was provided in- house, (P) Offered paratransit which was primarily Purchased demand responsive service, or (0) Other, please explain. N Actual 1991 Actual 1992 Actual 1993 Est. 1994 Proj. 1995 Proj. 1996 Proj. 1997 TOTAL NUMBER IN ACTIVE FLEET (owned /leased by your system) 1. Paratransit - Vans and Mini -vans 3 3 5 5 7 9 11 2. Paratransit - Buses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3. Paratransit - Sedans/Wagons (other than taxis) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LIFT EQUIPPED PARATRANSIT VEHICLES 4. Paratransit - Buses, Vans and Minivans (with lifts /ramps from lines 1 and 2) 3 3 5 5 7 9 11 * Please include all your dedicated paratransit vehicles (ADA or non -ADA service combined) that your system owns /leases, even if a contractor operates the service. Do not include accessible vehicles used on the fixed - route. 5. For 1993, provide an approximate estimate of the number of buses, vans, and minivans, etc., excluding taxis, owned by your contractors that routinely provide (ADA and non -ADA) for your system: 3 6. Prior to ADA paratransit (in 1991 and earlier), our transit system: P vehicles * (N) Did not offer paratransit; (1) Offered paratransit which was provided in- house, (P) Offered paratransit which was primarily Purchased demand responsive service, or (0) Other, please explain. N V. VI. LTH PUBLIC PARTICIPATION During FY 1993, 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 very constructive and provided an opportunity for information sharing and comments for the improvement of the service. Outreach and Consultation activities took place on the following dates and locations: o PTC TAC Meeting Feb. 10 2:00 p.m. DOT Complex o PTC TAC Meeting July 01 2:00 p.m. DOT Complex o PTC TAC Meeting Aug. 19 2:00 p.m. DOT Complex o PTC TAC Meeting Oct. 14 2:00 p.m. DOT Complex o PTC TAC Meeting Nov. 23 2:00 p.m. DOT Complex The PTC also hosted a successful travel training workshop on August 5, 1993 in conjunction with the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Planning Council and CASTA. The objective of this workshop was to provide an orientation to organizations that serve the disabled community (Attachment C). Organizations that attended were: • Pueblo Transportation Company Pueblo, CO • Sangre de Cristo Independent Living Center Pueblo, CO • National Federation of the Blind Pueblo, CO • Colorado Rehabilitation Services Pueblo, CO • Cheyenne Village Services Colorado Springs, CO • Pioneer Village Services Colorado Springs, CO • Summitt Stage Dillon, CO • CASTA Denver, CO • RAE Consultants Denver, CO o City of Pueblo Department of Transportation Pueblo, CO The FY 1994 Updated ADA Draft Plan was advertised for public comment on November 19, 1993. The Draft Plan was available for distribution in various accessible formats. Specifically, the PTC provided the Updated Plan in large print, braille and audio format for those individuals with impairments. The PTC also conducted two Public Hearings for public review of the Updated Plan. The PTC advertised the Public Hearings in the Pueblo Chieftain (Attachment D) which will be held at City Hall, #1 City Hall Place, Pueblo, Colorado on December 7, 1993 at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. UNRESOLVED ISSUES The City of Pueblo /Pueblo Transportation Company received an "in compliance" review, by the FTA, of the 1993 ADA Plan Update on May 21, 1993 (see Attachment E). One comment of concern in the FTA Review of the 1993 ADA Update was for the PTC to allow proper spacing of photocopying of the Public Notice and Affidavit in a manner that would allow the publication date to be read. Hopefully this concern will be addressed in the 1994 Update and subsequent submittals. OTHER ISSUES No significant issues to report at this time. 13 ATTACHMENT A MPO CERTIFICATION PARATRANSIT SERVICE The Pueblo Area Council of Governments (PACOG) as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) hereby Plan prepared by the City of required under 49 CFR Part the transportation plan devel (the UMTA /FHWA Joint Pis one year. certifies that it has reviewed the ADA Paratransit Pueblo Urban Transportation Planning Division as 37.139(h) and finds it to be in conformance with )ped under 49 CFR Part 613 and 23 CFR Part 450 nning Regulation). This certification is valid for Signature Samuel Corsentino Name of Authorized Official Chairman Pueblo Area Council of Governments Title Date ATTEST: Recording Secretary 14 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE CITY OF PUEBLO /PUEBLO TRANSPORTATION COMPANY FY 1994 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 Updated Plan was subsequently approved and determined to be "in Compliance" by the Federal Transit Administration on May 21, 1993; and WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation Regulations require a complementary paratransit service plan to be updated and recertified annually. NOW, THEREFORE, AS THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, that: SECTION 1. The Pueblo Area Council of Governments adopts and certifies the Updated Paratransit Service Plan of the Americans with Disabilities Act as being in compliance with the Act. fF 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: , 1993 APPROVED: ATTEST: Recording Secretary Samuel Corsentino, Chairman of PACOG IR . Council Agenda .. Title ADA PARATRANSIT PLAN UPDATE Agenda Item # Department: TRANSPORTATION Date: 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 of 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 update 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, 1994. 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. -N U D E CD ° �� 17 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE CITY OF PUEBLO /PUEBLO TRANSPORTATION COMPANY FY 1994 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. 18 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: , 1993 BY: Councilman APPROVED: President of City Council ATTEST: City Clerk 19 ATTACHMENT B Pue Transportation Co �r: 4+ w• {+rti ^�i+,'.'.aF+h`4+!'��?,�•,.' i) rt�fi 'I!n +�:v�igst'�'�!?.?*�31s`4++ 6 ;:;"v�c'%:fa'3�ES�8::�3+ '_��diF'��d6`'k�'+. Dear Sir /Madam: Thank you for expressing interest in the new Pueblo Citi -Lift service. Enclosed please find a copy of the Service Guidelines and the Physician's Assessment Criteria (application form) for the specialized transit service. Once the Certification form has been completed and signed by a Doctor of Medicine as outlined in the attache+ forms, please return this form to our office at Pueblo Transportation Company, 350 S. Elizabeth, Pueblo, CO 81003. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to call this office at 542 -4306. Thank you. 20 350 South Elizabeth Street Pueblo, CO 81003 (719) 542 -4306 Physicians Assessment of Qualifying Criteria for Specialized Transit Service The Pueblo Transportation Company of the City of Pueblo, is contracting with SRDA for Specialized Transportation Services for individuals that are disabled and cannot physically or mentally use regular public transportation The service will be door -to -door service and each passenger must be certified as unable to use regularly scheduled service because of the nature of their disability, distance to regular bus stops or the surrounding terrain. Attached is the Pueblo Transportation Company Eligibility Criteria Statement and Physicians Certification Form (Yellow Paper). In order for an individual to be eligible for this service, it is necessary that a Doctor of Medicine, licensed in the State of Colorado, certify the applicant's disability by completing, signing and returning the Physicians Certification Form, Attachment A and B (Yellow Forms). Please review the attached criteria before completing the certification forms; also review the requirements under the appropriate disability heading and check the disability that applies. The Pueblo Transportation Company will utilize this information only for the purpose of determining eligibility for specialized door -to -door service. Information submitted will be treated as confidential and will not be released to any other person, agency, institution, or organization without the express written consent of the applicant. Thank you for your cooperation. 350 South Elizabeth Street Pueblo, CO 81003 (719) 542 -4306 Pueblo Transportation Company +f, xc*�Tr^^...�. �/�w+��4T^711 p!'dS"l � i,� - t' r- mr ,�nfv;h�'v1�?t^glw.^e.......� -T �.. s+^�+.'i rn9►J��a+w....�r ^31i S..v�.- wL'4Yi: - - cC . �ioO. i^. �Ue .+ksJ.utie.•wsiYG�s�tledfArJl. �.s - � t l. �:: �: a1-: va; u:. w..v..s�.ra.rw... ✓�u�..wh..... . --. . iL.r�.Lii. -.M Physicians Assessment of Qualifying Criteria for Specialized Transit Service The Pueblo Transportation Company of the City of Pueblo, is contracting with SRDA for Specialized Transportation Services for individuals that are disabled and cannot physically or mentally use regular public transportation The service will be door -to -door service and each passenger must be certified as unable to use regularly scheduled service because of the nature of their disability, distance to regular bus stops or the surrounding terrain. Attached is the Pueblo Transportation Company Eligibility Criteria Statement and Physicians Certification Form (Yellow Paper). In order for an individual to be eligible for this service, it is necessary that a Doctor of Medicine, licensed in the State of Colorado, certify the applicant's disability by completing, signing and returning the Physicians Certification Form, Attachment A and B (Yellow Forms). Please review the attached criteria before completing the certification forms; also review the requirements under the appropriate disability heading and check the disability that applies. The Pueblo Transportation Company will utilize this information only for the purpose of determining eligibility for specialized door -to -door service. Information submitted will be treated as confidential and will not be released to any other person, agency, institution, or organization without the express written consent of the applicant. Thank you for your cooperation. 350 South Elizabeth Street Pueblo, CO 81003 (719) 542 -4306 _ _:... Pueblo Transportation Company Eligibility Criteria for Specialized Transit Services 1. The user's physical, developmental or mentally disordered disabilities has been certified within the guidelines, as outlined in Attachment A. Certification of disability is to be completed by a Physician. Once eligibility has been established in accordance with Item #1 above, the following general guidelines will be considered for utilization of the SRDA Specialized Transit Services. 2. The severity of the user's disabilities prevents him /her from safely boarding a fixed route accessible bus without the assistance of the operator, or an aide. It is the user's responsibility to provide an aide /guide when needed. 3. The user's necessary auxiliary equipment is too extensive (i.e., electric wheelchair, etc.) to allow independent use or safety on a fixed route service. 4. Memory and /or learning disabilities prevent the user from learning or utilizing fixed route service. 5. Due to user's disability, transfer difficulties prohibit the user from getting to /from the destination on fixed route service, or infrequency of service can result in physical hardship to the user. 6. The distance between the user's home /destination and the bus stop on the fixed route is too lengthy, or the terrain is to difficult (based on the user's certified disability) to permit access to the fixed route service. 350 South Elizabeth Street Pueblo, CO 81003 (719) 542 -4306 APPENDIX C DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NUMBER: PTC -CL -001 POLICY & PROCEDURE DATE: November 15, 1990 SUBJECT: CITI -LIFT CERTIFICATION REVISED: December 4, 1992 PURPOSE: The purpose of this Policy /Procedure is to ensure a consistent standard certification processing of Citi -Lift applicants with little or no delay to the applicant. PROCEDURE: Effective the date of this Policy /Procedure, Certification/ Processing of Citi -Lift users shall be as follows: PROCESSING: 1) Certification Forms received in the PTC Office shall be date stamped; reviewed, assuring all data is complete, and that a - licensed medical doctor has signed the form. 2) A certification number shall be assigned to the form, signed, and dated. (See attached list of types of certifications available). a) If the applicant is issued a temporary certification, a "T" will precede the number (Tool). b) If the applicant is issued an emergency certification (must be approved by Transit Administrator or Director), an "E" will precede the number (E004). This is a one time, emergency certification only. Applicant must be certified following regular guidelines to utilize Citi -Lift in the future. 3) Each new applicant shall be sent a "Welcome to Citi -Lift" letter, notifying them they have been certified to ride Citi -Lift. Arrangements will be made with the applicant to take their photo and issue their Citi -Lift Photo Identification Card. 4) New applicants (names, addresses, etc.) will be entered into the computer to update records. 5) SRDA will be notified daily of new applicants. 6) A complete list, by last name, of all applicants will be printed and forwarded to SRDA weekly. 7) Original Certification Forms are filed in a secure area to protect their confidentiality. -39- APPENDIX C - Continued TYPES 1) REGULAR - Any individual who meets the criteria for eligibility shall be deemed a regular user with no restrictions. 2) TEMPORARY a) Disabili - Any individual who has a temporary disability attested by a licensed medical doctor may utilize Citi -Lift until the date identified by the doctor on the submitted certification form. b) Visitor - All visitors are eligible for Paratransit Service for the first 21 days of their stay upon presentation of their ADA Eligibility Card or upon self - certification or verification that "they are unable to use the City of Pueblo's Fixed Route Transit Service ". 3) EMERGENCY - Any individual authorized by the Transit Administrator, Director of Transportation, or designee may certify an individual for a one -time emergency. 4) PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT - A certified personal care attendant is eligible to ride with the applicant at no charge. Visitors may only be required to apply for eligibility if they need to receive Citi -Lift Service beyond the first 21 days. ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS PROCESS An individual will receive written notification identifying the reasons for the denial or suspension and the procedures which may be utilized to appeal the decision. Correspondence will be sent utilizing accessible formats, i.e., Braille, etc. 2. Individuals who are denied eligibility can obtain review of the denial and appeal the decision within 60 days of the denial of the application. 3. Individuals will be afforded the opportunity to be heard and to present information and arguments with the Director of Transportation for the City of Pueblo, who is not involved with the initial decision to deny eligibility as per Section 37.125. 4. The PTC will submit, in writing, written (accessible format) information of the decision to the individual in a timely manner. 5. If the PTC has not rendered a decision within 30 days of the completion of the appeal process, the PTC shall provide Citi -Lift Service from that time unless a decision to deny the appeal is issued. 6. This appeals process shall also apply to those individuals who have been suspended from the Citi -Lift Service for such infractions as: missed scheduled trips "No Shows ", violent or threatening behavior, etc. -40- r ATTACHMENT A Pueblo Transportation Company PHYSICIANS CERTIFICATION CRITERIA FOR SPECIALIZED TRANSIT ELIGIBILITY THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO, BY REASON OF ILLNESS, INJURY, CONGENITAL MALFUNCTION, OR OTHER PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY INCAPACITY OR DISABILITY IS UNABLE AT THIS TIME TO UTILIZE EXISTING LOCAL MASS TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES AND SERVICES EFFECTIVELY WITHOUT SPECIAL FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT. PHYSICAL DISABILITIES: 1. Non - Ambulatory Disabilities. Impairments that, regardless of cause, necessitate the use of a wheelchair. 2. Semi - Ambulatory Disabilities. Impairments that cause individuals to walk with difficulty or insecurity including individuals using a long leg brace, a walker or crutches to achieve mobility. & Semi - Ambulatory Disabilities. Persons who due to any cause, suffer arthritis which causes a functional motor deficit in any two major limbs (arms and /or legs). American Rheumatism Association criteria may be used as a guideline for the determination of arthritic handicap. Therapeutic Grade III or worse and Functional Class III or worse and Anatomical State III or worse are evidence of arthritic handicap. 4. Semi - Ambulatory Disabilities. Persons with amputation of; or anatomical deformity of (i.e., loss of major function due to degenerative changes associated with vascular or neurological deficiency, traumatic loss of muscle mass or tendons and X -ray evidence of bony or fibrous ankylosis at an unfavorable angle, joint subluxation or instability). a. Both hands; or b. One hand and one foot; c. Amputation of lower extremity at or above the tarsal region (one or both legs) 5. Semi - Ambulatory Disabilities. Cerebrovascular accident (stroke) with one of the following four months post -CVA: a. Pseudobulbar palsy; or b. Functional motor deficit in any of two extremities; or c. Ataxia affecting two extremities substantiated by appropriate cerebellar signs of proprioceptive loss. 350 South Elizabeth Street Pueblo, CO 81003 (719) 542 -4306 6. Semi - Ambulatory Disabilities - Pulmonary Ill's. Persons with re impairment (dyspnea) as defined by the Journal of the Americar Classes of Respiratory Impairment Class 3 Dyspnea does not occur at rest but does occur during the usual activities of daily living. However, the patient can walk a mile at his /her own pace without dyspnea although he /she cannot keep pace on the level with others of the same age and body build. Percent disability 40 -50. Class 4 Dyspnea occurs during such activities as climbing one flight of stairs or walking 100 yards on level, or less exertion or even at rest. Class 6 Dyspnea present on slightest exertion, such as dressing, talking, at rest. 7. Semi - Ambulatory Disabilities - Cardiac Ill's. Persons with functional classifications of cardiac disease, Classes III and IV and therapeutic classification, Classes C, D, E, and defined by Diseases of the Heart and Blood Vessels - Nomenclature and Criteria for Diagnosis, 6th Edition, Boston, Little, Brown and Company by the New York Heart Association. Functional Classification Class III Persons with cardiac disease resulting in marked limitation of physical activity. They are comfortable at rest. Less than ordinary physical activity causes fatigue, palpitation, dyspnea, or anginal pain. For instance, inability to walk one or more level blocks or climbing flight of ordinary stairs. Class IV Persons with cardiac disease resulting in inability to carry on any physical activity without discomfort. Symptoms of cardiac insufficiency or of the anginal syndrome may be present even at rest. If any physical activity is undertaken, discomfort is increased. Therapeutic Classification Class C Persons with cardiac disease whose ordinary physical activity should be moderately restricted, and whose more strenuous efforts should be discontinued. Class D Persons with cardiac disease whose ordinary physical activity should be markedly restricted. Class E. Persons with cardiac disease who should be at complete rest, confined to bed or chair. -2- 8. Semi - Ambulatory Disabilities - Dialysis. Persons who in order to live, must use a kidney dialysis machine. 9. Sight Disabilities. This section includes only the legally blind. A. Those persons whose vision in the better eye after best correction is 20/200 or less; and /or B. Those persons whose visual field is contracted (commonly known as tunnel vision) i. to 10 degrees or less from a point of fixation, or ii. so the widest diameter subtends an angle no greater than 20 degrees 10. Hearing Disabilities. Deafness or hearing incapacity that may make an individual insecure in public areas because the individual is unable to communicate or hear warning signals, including only those persons whose hearing loss with amplification is an average of 90 dba or greater in the 500, 1000, 2000, Hz ranges. 11. Disabilities of Incoordination. This section includes those persons with faulty coordination or palsy from brain, spinal or peripheral nerve injury and any person with a functional motor deficit in any two limbs or who suffers manifestations which significantly reduces mobility, coordination and perceptiveness not accounted for in previous categories. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Persons who are so developmentally disadvantaged from infancy or before reaching maturity that they are incapable of managing themselves and their affairs independently with ordinary prudence, or of being taught to do so, and who require supervision, assistance, and care, for their own welfare, or for the welfare of others, or for the welfare of the community. Further, any person who is unable, or likely to be unable to physically or mentally respond to an oral instruction relating to danger and without assistance take appropriate action relating to such danger. 12. Mental Retardation. Refers to subaverage general intellectual functioning which originates during the developmental period and is associated with impairment in adaptive behavior (a general guideline is an IQ which is more than two standard deviations below the norm). This section also applies to adults who by reason of illness or accident suffer mental retardation. -3- 13. Cerebral Palsy. Persons having a disorder dating from birth or early infancy, non - progressive, although is not treated, there is marked regression in functioning characterized by examples of aberrations of motor functions (paralysis, weakness, coordination) and often other manifestations of organic brain damage such as sensory disorders, seizures, mental retardation, learning difficulty and behavioral disorders. 14. Epilepsy (Convulsive Disorder). Clinical disorder involving impairment of consciousness, characterized by major motor seizures (grand mal or psychomotor) substantiated by EEG, occurring more frequently than once a month in spite of prescribed treatment. With: a. Diurnal episodes (loss of consciousness and convulsive seizure); or b. Nocturnal episodes which show residuals interfering with activity during the day. 15. Autism. Persons having 1) a syndrome described as consisting of withdrawal very inadequate social relationships, exceptional object relationships, language disturbances, and monotonously repetitive motor behavior; many children with autism will also be seriously impaired in general intellectual function; 2) this syndrome usually appears before the age of 6 and is characterized by severe withdrawal and inappropriate response to external stimuli. 16. Neurological Handicap. A syndrome characterized by learning, perceptual and /or behavioral disorders of an individual whose IQ is not less than two standard deviations below the norm. These characteristics exist as a result of brain disfunction (any disorder in learning or using the senses) neurological disorder, or any damage to the central nervous system whether due to genetic, hereditary, accident, or illness factors. This includes persons with severe gait problems who are restricted in mobility. MENTALLY DISORDERED DISABILITIES: This section carries no age restriction. 17. Emotionally Disturbed. To the extent of total disability and: a. living in a board and care home; or b. living at home under supervision. -4- Pueblo Transportation Company PHYSICIANS CERTIFICATION FORM 1. APPLICANT INFORMATION (Please Print or Tynel Name of Handicapped Person: Address of Applicant: Applicants Phone Number: City State Zip 2. DETERMINATION OF PHYSICIAN A. Duration of Handicap or Disabling Condition (Check One) Permanent Condition Temporary Condition (Estimated duration of Months) B. Numbered item of Handicap or Disability based on the aforementioned criteria: (Items 1 -17) C. Type of Special Facilities or Equipment needed (Wheelchair /Oxygen /Blind /Etc.): D. If Applicant requires a Personal Care Attendant with the at all times, please list the Attendants name below: E. I, the undersigned physician, licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado, hereby determine that BY REASON OF ILLNESS, INJURY, CONGENITAL MALFUNCTION, OR OTHER PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY INCAPACITY OR DISABILITY IS UNABLE AT THIS TIME TO UTILIZE EXISTING LOCAL MASS TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES AND SERVICES EFFECTIVELY WITHOUT SPECIAL FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT and should be afforded door -to -door specialized transit services offered by the Pueblo Transportation Company. Name of Physician (Please Print or Type): Business Address: Phone: Date: Signature of Physician: DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE AUTHORIZED BY: DATE OF ISSUE: NUMBER COMMENTS: 350 South Elizabeth Street Pueblo, CO 81003 (719) 542 -4306 ATTACHMENT C PUEBLO Tf4AVEL TRAINING WORKSHOP #1 City Hall P lac� b Y August 5, 199 Sponsored by: C.AST,'.'. ,'DDPC~ 3` aciltilator; Rick Iva^: - RAE C oiriu'.t -e its, Irm. 535 Aik St.rtv:, Solite 390 Ps- haver, CO 80202 2) 7 ADA REQUIREMENTS - GENERAL • No discrimination - availability, accessibility, information • Fixed route accessibility • Complimentary paratransit 28 Pi ADA REQUIREMENTS - DETAILED • Types of service • Subscription service • Equipment specifications • Maintenance of accessible equipment • Use of lifts and securement systems • Mobility aids and life support equipment • Accessible information and communications • Employee training 29 WHAT IS TRAVEL TRAINING? • Hands -on training in use of fixed route bus • Teach persons with mobility skills how to ride and feel comfortable • Not "mobility training" • Increase fixed route ridership • Mainstreaming - reduce need for paratransit 30 VARYING NEEDS OF CONSUMERS • Need basic mobility sldlls to travel independently • Need to be motivated • Physical, mental and emotional disabilities • Adjust training to fit needs 31 GETTING TOYROM THE BUS • Traveling from home to bus stop • Selecting correct bus • Traveling from bus to destination • Reversing the procedure to get home 32 LANDNIARKS "An object (as a stone or tree) that marks the boundary of land; a conspicuous object on land that marks a locality; an anatomical structure used as a point of orientation in locating other structures. " Criteria: • Consistency and permanence • Dominant and easily recognized • Significant to the individual and to the route 33 CROSSING STREETS With Traffic Signal • Stop at curb • Push button • Watch for WALK sign • Proceed on WALK, but watch for cars • Cross between the crosswalk lines Without Traffic Signal • Go to corner with a crosswalk • Look both ways • Walk swiftly and appropriately across street • Use crosswalk • Watch for cars 34 ENTERING /EXITING BUS Entering • Move to bus stop as bus approaches • Wait for bus to come to full stop • Have money, transfer coupon, etc. handy • Wait until others have exited bus • Enter front of bus • Pay money /give driver transfer • Move promptly to seating location • Best places to sit (near the driver, if you need assistance, etc.) Exiting • Signal to exit • Exit as quickly as possible when bus stops • Exit rear door • Move away from bus - don't pass in front of bus • Proceed to destination 35 TRANSFERS • Cost 0 Hours /routes available • Requesting transfers from driver • Giving transfers to driver 36 ON -BOARD BEHAVIOR • How to wait in line for bus • Letting someone out of inside seat • Standing in rear when bus is crowded • Policies on unacceptable behavior • Cleanliness • Appropriate dress - based on weather • Items not allowed on bus (e.g., food and drink , radios, firearms, etc.) 37 TRAVEL SAFETY TIPS • Know your destination, routes and schedules • Know bus arrival times at your bus stops. Avoid unnecessary waits • Walk down the middle of the sidewalks, avoiding bushes and doorways. Avoid shortcuts through alleys. • Know what's nearby that can act as a safe refuge, i.e. open businesses. Make a point of knowing where public telephones are located. • Avoid talking with a driver or passenger of any vehicle that stops - exceptions include police or emergency vehicle that is clearly marked. Never walk up to a car that pulls up; keep a good safe distance between you and the car. • Have your money or bus tickets ready in your hand. • When boarding, make sure the bus is going to your destination. If unsure ask the bus driver. • Sit close as you can to the bus driver, not only for better visibility but also in case you need assistance. • Always wear clothing that allows you to be seen at night and during the day. • Casually keep your head and eyes moving at all times to observe movement around you. Be aware of your surroundings! • Be assertive, walk with your head up, not looking down. See people with your eyes first and look them in the eye. This lets people know you are aware, alert, and not afraid. Source: Mobility Training for Developmentally Disabled Adults: An Administrative Manual Wayne County Associations for the Retarded, Belen Brambila - Hickman and Erika Ellis, 1985, pages 95 -97 LOCAL SERVICE INFORMATION - #1 • Service types • Route layout, bus stops • Days/hours • Seasonal variations • Bus schedules • Fares • Expectations of drivers /passengers • Emergency procedures • Costs /revenues • Route/schedule information • Commendations /complaints WE LOCAL SERVICE INFORMATION - #2 • Boardinglexiting procedure 0 Money handling • Requesting a stop • Driver assistance • Other 40 ATTENDEES PUEBLO TRAVEL TRAINING WORKSHOP Donald Saling City of Pueblo Department of Transportation Rick Evans RAE Consultants Pam Rice Colorado Rehabilitation Service Gerald Tiffany Sangre de Cristo Independent Living Center Fred Coplen Pueblo Transportation Company Chris Snyder Pueblo Transportation Company Victor Velarde Pueblo Transportation Company Mary Shriver National Federation of the Blind Kay Howard National Federation of the Blind Patty Wagner Colorado Rehabilitation Service Ellen Marshall Cheyenne Village Services Ray Roberts Pioneer Village Services Linda Brennenstuhl Pioneer Village Services Rhonda Secor Cheyenne Village Services John Vecchio National Federation of the Blind Treva Bright National Federation of the Blind Claude Brown National Federation of the Blind George Claypool Summit Stage Deb Oatley Summit Stage Jeanne Erickson CASTA 41 ml ATTACHMENT D Pueblo Transportation Company PUBLIC NOTICE 1994 American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) Updated Plan Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the City of Pueblo and the Pueblo Transportation Company is offering for public review the FY 1994 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit Service Draft Updated Plan. The proposed ADA Plan identifies those Transit Issues which apply to the City of Pueblo and the PTC and conform to the Legislation passed July 26, 1990. The Plan is offered for review and public comment and available in accessible format if requested. Interested parties may contact the Department of Transportation for a copy of the draft ADA Updated Plan at: Department of Transportation Attn: Donald J. Saling, Director of Transportation 350 South Elizabeth Pueblo, Colorado 81003 (719) 545 -5840 TDD Available , d_l, Donald J. Saling, Director Transportation i� Pueblo Transportation Company PUBLIC NOTICE Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Plan Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that two Public Hearings will be held by the City of Pueblo, Department of Transportation, Pueblo Transportation Company on Tuesday, December 7, 1993, at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the COG Conference Room, #1 City Hall Place - 3rd Floor for the purpose of comment, suggestion, and public participation in considering the City's proposed 1994 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit Service Plan. This location is accessible to the disabled. All interested parties or agencies will be afforded an opportunity to comment in regard to the Social, Economic, Operations, Planning, and Environmental aspects of this project at this hearing. The proposed Updated ADA Plan is available for inspection at the City of Pueblo Department of Transportation, 350 South Elizabeth. Considerations will be made at the. Public Hearing for individuals with hearing or sight impairments. If requested, an interpreter will be present at the hearing. This request can be made by calling 545 -5840 prior to this hearing. Questions regarding the Public Hearing or the proposed ADA Plan should be directed to Donald J. Saling (719) 545 -5840 at the City of Pueblo, Department of Transportation. Donald J. Saling, Director o#Transportation Transit Advisory Board Members Mailing List Judy Barnard Alyce Bouy- Citizen Donald Saling -DOT Staff Department of Social Services 2907 Baystate Dept. of Transportation 212 West 12th Street Pueblo, CO 81005 350 South Elizabeth Pueblo, CO 81003 564 -7558 Pueblo, CO 81003 583 -6845 545 -5840 Fran McClave Nancy Pryor Victor Velarde -PTC Staff Pueblo Agency on Aging Sangre DeCristo Independent Living Pueblo Transportation 1120 Court 3238 Nuckolls 350 South Elizabeth Pueblo, CO 81003 Pueblo, CO 81005 Pueblo, CO 81003 583 -6611 564 -1133 542 -4306 Nathaniel Gilmore S. R. D.A. 228 North Union Ave Pueblo, CO 81003 545 -8900 Claudia Corkish People First 3005 Bay State #213 Pueblo, CO 81005 561 -0844 Rick Valdez -DOT Staff Dept. of Transportation 350 South Elizabeth Pueblo, CO 81003 545 -5840 Treva Bright 636 Henry Pueblo, CO 81005 561 -1108 Angela Madrid Seniors Unlimited 215 West 13th St. #G Pueblo, CO 81003 545 -1518 Leonard Samora PCBDD 115 West 2nd Pueblo, CO 81003 545 -7146 Jim Duff Pueblo Regional Center 373 E. Industrial Blvd. Pueblo West, CO 81007 547 -2514 Grace Olson- Citizen 932 Claremont Pueblo, CO 81004 542 -2106 Ann Stattleman Posada 409 N. Main, Suite 222 Pueblo, CO 81003 545 -8776 Kay Howard Sharon Villalon National Federation of Blind Hope Alive 1 1/2 Oxford # 11 409 N. Main, Suite 320 Pueblo, CO 81005 Pueblo, CO 81003 561 -0328 542 -4673 Kathy Serena Assoc for Dev. Disabilities 102 South Union Pueblo, CO 81003 545 -5845 John Califano Pueblo City Councilman 1632 Gaylord Ave. Pueblo, CO 81005 564 -6445 Christan Castor -ADAPT 131 S. Union Pueblo, CO 81003 546 -1271 Ruby Martinez 201 Baker P.O. Box 31 Boone, CO 81025 44 Transit Advisory Board Members Mailing List John Galusha 556 Tee Off Lane Pueblo, West CO 81007 547 -3226 547 -2000 Beth Martinez 212 West Evans Pueblo, CO 81004 Jackie Lasater Hampton Inn Hotel 4703 N. 1 -25 Pueblo, CO 81001 544 -4700 Liz Van Lauwe Dept. of Transportation Division of Transportation Dev. Transit Rail Unit 4201 E. Arkansas Ave., Rm. 212 Denver, CO 80222 (303)757 -9769 Keith Smith Pueblo County Roads & Bridges 33601 United Ave. Pueblo, CO 81001 583 -6040 Haline Gruglak Hope Alive 409 N. Main, Suite 320 Pueblo, CO 81003 45 ATTACHMENT E 0 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration REGION VIII Columbine Place Arizona, Colorado, Montana 216 Sixteenth Street Nevada, North Dakota, Suite 650 South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming Denver, Colorado 80202 May 21, 1993 Mr. Donald J. Saling Director of Transportation Pueblo Transportation Company 350 South Elizabeth Street Pueblo, CO 81003 RE: APPROVAL OF ADA PLAN UPDATE WITH COMMENT Dear Mr. Saling: The FTA has completed its review of the paratransit plan update you submitted in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the Department of Transportation implementing regulation 49 CFR Part 37. We have determined that your plan update is in compliance with the requirements of DOT's regulation. In the enclosure, we identify some areas which should be addressed in your 1994 annual update of the plan. We look forward to receiving your next annual update on or before January 26, 1994. If you have any questions with regard to the completion of your plan update, our staff is available to provide you with assistance. S' ceA F.M Lo is raz, Jr. Regional Administrator Attachment 46 PUEBLO TRANSPORTATION COMPANY COMMENT FOR 1994 ADA PLAN UPDATE 1. Because Pueblo's Notice of Public Hearing was placed on top of the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice, and they were photocopied together, it is impossible to see the date(s) of publication of the Notice. In the 1994 Update, and for all subsequent Updates, please photocopy the Public Notice and the Affidavit in.a manner that allows the publication date(s) to be read. 46