January 5, 2009
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Access Committee to Host Accessibility Guidelines Call
The APTA Access Committee has scheduled a conference call Jan. 7, beginning at 4 p.m. Eastern time, to discuss APTA’s comments on the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board’s (the Access Board) latest draft of proposed updates to its Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles.
The call is open to all APTA members. They can join the call by dialing (800) 377-8846 and entering participant code 52771620#.
The responsibilities of the Access Board include creating and maintaining accessibility rules for public vehicles and venues; its recommendations take on the force of law when adopted by the U.S. Departments of Justice or Transportation. The board proposed updates for transit bus and van rules in April 2007, after which APTA, transit agencies, advocates for persons with disabilities, and others commented on the proposal. The Access Board released a second draft on Nov. 19, 2008.
The APTA Access Committee has drafted a preliminary set of comments, which it will use as a springboard for the Jan. 7 discussion. The text of the current and earlier proposals, draft comments, and more are available for review at the SAFETEA-LU Rulemaking and Notices page of www.apta.com.
More information about the call is available from Jim LaRusch at (202) 496-4808 or jlarusch@apta.com.
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