AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Hold a public hearing to receive comments for or against Resolution 2022-278R, adopting the ADA Complementary Paratransit Plan (Policy) for the San Marcos Urbanized Area (UZA) for public transportation services; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: December 14, 2022
Department: Public Works - Pete Binion, Assistant Director of Public Works
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: NA
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Funds Available: NA
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Fiscal Note:
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Background Information:
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 prohibits discrimination based on disability. The ADA Paratransit policy contains specific requirements by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Federal Transit Administration, and TxDOT.
FTA and TxDOT require each agency receiving funds to help support public transportation programs to maintain a compliant ADA paratransit policy. Paratransit is a complementary door-to-door service for those who qualify for the service. Customers looking to qualify for the paratransit service must fill out an application, and CARTS reviews all relevant documentation before deciding on qualification. Once approved, custom...
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