Committee for Accessible Transportation
The Committee for Accessible Transportation provides counsel and advice to the Director of the Department of Transportation Services concerning the transportation goals and objectives for the elderly and persons with disabilities.
Goals and Objectives
- Provide advice regarding fixed route transit and paratransit issues as well as transportation planning and operational issues.
- Provide guidance and advice regarding accessible public transportation services.
- Facilitate the efficient use of existing transportation services and facilities.
- Minimize physical, operational, and other barriers to the use of the public transit system.
- Support the sustainable operation of transportation services that are usable and accessible by all riders.
- Support the coordination of paratransit services with fixed route transit services.
- Provide guidance and advice to achieve efficient service to the City and to the target population.
- Ensure that transportation services are provided in a manner which minimizes duplication or overlap and enhances system efficiency and economy.
- Maximize the use of all available non-City funding.
- Ensure that the public participation process conforms to national policy and is sensitive to changing conditions.
- Ensure that all transit services and facilities are in compliance with applicable City, State and Federal requirements.
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