What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 1813.
Better Transportation Access for People with Disabilities: New Rules and Pilots.
This Act aims to improve access to public and paratransit transportation for individuals with disabilities. It establishes a pilot program allowing for a quick, 15-minute stop during paratransit trips, making it easier to run essential errands like grocery shopping or visiting a pharmacy. Furthermore, it simplifies the process for filing discrimination complaints and sets new accessibility standards for sidewalks and pathways.
Key points
Increased Paratransit Flexibility: A pilot program will allow for one 15-minute stop during a paratransit trip, helping riders complete essential tasks without needing to book multiple rides.
Easier Discrimination Reporting: The Department of Transportation must establish simple procedures (online, phone, mail) for filing disability discrimination complaints, and transit providers must clearly advertise this option.
New Standards for Walkways: Requires the development and implementation of new, minimum accessibility standards for all public sidewalks, paths, and pedestrian facilities.
Improved Transportation Planning: Launches a pilot program to collect data on access to key destinations (jobs, healthcare, food) for various populations, including those with disabilities, to inform future transportation investments.
Status:
Expired
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