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Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 206
Grab bars, handholds and stanchions 206 Grab bars, handholds and stanchions on a bus must (a) be sturdy, rounded and free of any sharp or abrasive element; (b) have an exterior diameter and a clearance from the surface to which they are attached that permit them to be easily grasped; (c) be colour-contrasted with their background; (d) have a slip-resistant surface; (e) be located (i) where passengers are required to pay fares or show proof of payment, (ii) close to mobility aid spaces, (iii) in priority seating areas, and (iv) on each side of a door; (f) be evenly distributed throughout the bus to assist persons with disabilities to safely board and disembark and to sit and stand; (g) be located so as to not interfere with the turning and manoeuvring space that may be required by a person using a mobility aid to access a mobility aid space; and (h) if they are located at a door, be within the reach of a person standing at ground level and installed in a manner that ensures that they are inside the bus when the doors are closed.
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 207
Floors 207 The floors of a bus must meet the requirements set out in clauses 4.3.1 to 4.3.3 of CSA B651-18.
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 208
Tactile attention indicator surfaces 208 Tactile attention indicator surfaces on a bus must (a) be located at the top of stairs and at any other location where there is an unprotected drop-off edge and a change in elevation greater than 250 mm or where the ratio of the slope to surface is steeper than 1:3; and (b) meet the requirements set out in clauses 4.3.5.2(a) and (b), 4.3.5.3.1 and 4.3.5.3.4 of CSA B651-18.
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 209
Operating controls 209 Operating controls on a bus must (a) meet the requirements set out in clauses 4.2.1, 4.2.3 to 4.2.6 and 4.2.8 of CSA B651-18; and (b) if they are intended to be used by a person using a wheelchair, meet the requirements set out in clause 4.2.2 of CSA B651-18.
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 210
Signage 210 (1) Signage on a bus must (a) indicate any services, facilities, amenities or equipment that are offered and of the direction to follow in order to access them; (b) be positioned to avoid shadow areas and glare and have a glare-free surface; (c) be colour-contrasted with its background; and (d) except in the case of electronic signage, meet the requirements set out in clauses 4.5.3 to 4.5.7 of CSA B651-18. Electronic signage (2) Electronic signage must (a) have letters, numbers, symbols and pictographs that slowly scroll across the screen and are colour-contrasted with their background but are not in red on a black background; and (b) meet the requirements set out in clauses 4.5.3 to 4.5.5 of CSA B651-18.
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 211
Maintenance 211 (1) A bus and any related facilities, including any amenities and equipment used in them, that are subject to any requirements of this Division must be in good working order and properly maintained. Repairs (2) If any facilities, amenities or equipment that are referred to in subsection (1) are not in good working order, they must be repaired as soon as possible and, until they are repaired, measures must be taken that will result in a substantially equivalent or greater level of accessibility for persons with disabilities.
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 212
Application 212 Unless otherwise specified, this Division applies to every terminal operator who is the owner, operator or lessee of (a) an airport that is located in the national capital or a provincial capital or where at least 200,000 passengers emplaned and deplaned during each of the two preceding calendar years; (b) a rail terminal that serves a rail carrier referred to in paragraph 25 (1)(b); (c) a ferry terminal that serves a marine carrier referred to in paragraph 25 (1)(c); or (d) a bus terminal that serves a bus carrier that is subject to the requirements of Part 2. SOR/2021-9, s. 19
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 213
Non-application — certain terminals 213 This Division does not apply in respect of a terminal where the number of members of personnel who work at the terminal is, on average, fewer than 10, calculated on the basis of the daily average during each of the two preceding calendar years.
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 214
Prohibition — no charge for required services 214 It is prohibited for a terminal operator to impose a charge or fee for any service that the terminal operator is required by this Part to provide to any person.
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Communication of information 215 A terminal operator must publish in electronic format on its website, or in another format if it does not have a website, information about the services or facilities available at the terminal for persons with disabilities, including information about (a) the curbside zone, including where the curbside zone is located and how to request assistance to or from the curbside zone; (b) ground transportation from the terminal that is accessible to persons with disabilities, including whether a vehicle that is capable of carrying a non-folding or non-collapsible mobility aid is available; (c) the location of designated areas for service dogs to relieve themselves; (d) transportation between facilities at a terminal that is accessible to persons with disabilities; and (e) wheelchair and electric cart services. SOR/2021-9, s. 20
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 216
Assistance for persons with disabilities 216 (1) A terminal operator must, on the request of a person with a disability, without delay, assist the person with their baggage and with a wheelchair, and provide the following services to the person: (a) providing the person with a wheelchair if needed by the person; (b) assisting the person to proceed between the general public area and the curbside zone, including by guiding; and (c) assisting the person to proceed between the curbside zone and the check-in area or, if there is no check-in area, between the curbside zone and a representative of a carrier, including by guiding. Exception (2) However, a terminal operator is not required to provide a person with any assistance referred to in subsection (1) if a carrier is already providing that person with that assistance. SOR/2021-9, s. 21
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 217
Service provider for ground transportation 217 (1) If a terminal operator enters into an agreement or arrangement with any service provider for the provision of ground transportation from the terminal, including by taxi, limousine, bus or rental vehicle, the terminal operator must ensure that the service provider provides transportation that is accessible to persons who are travelling with a mobility aid or any other assistive device or with a service dog, including transportation with vehicles that are capable of carrying non-folding or non-collapsible mobility aids. Rental vehicles (2) If a terminal operator enters into an agreement or arrangement with any service provider for the provision of rental vehicles from the terminal, the terminal operator must ensure that the service provider provides rental vehicles that are equipped with hand-control systems.
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 218
Application 218 Unless otherwise specified, this Division applies to every terminal operator referred to in section 212 and to every terminal operator who is the owner, operator or lessee of a port that permits the mooring of cruise ships.
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 219
Non-application – certain areas or facilities 219 This Division does not apply in respect of any area or any facility of a terminal that (a) is not intended for use by the public; (b) is not under the control of the terminal operator; or (c) is a commercial establishment.
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 220
Pre-existing terminals 220 (1) Subject to subsection (2), sections 222 , 226 , 228 and 230 do not apply to a pre-existing terminal. Modifications (2) If a terminal operator makes a modification — other than a modification to a mechanical, electrical or plumbing system or a modification carried out for an aesthetic purpose or for maintenance or repair — to any amenity or equipment that is used in a pre-existing terminal, the terminal operator must ensure that the modified amenity or equipment meets the requirements of sections 222 , 226 , 228 and 230 , except in the following circumstances: (a) the dimensions of the terminal or of the amenity or equipment are unalterable; (b) the structural integrity or safe operation of the terminal or of the amenity or equipment would be materially affected; (c) the principal purpose of the amenity or equipment would be fundamentally altered; or (d) the Heritage Railway Stations Protection Act or any other Act of Parliament related to heritage protection would be contravened. Definition of pre-existing terminal (3) In this section, a pre-existing terminal means a terminal (a) in respect of which the terminal operator became the owner, operator or lessee before the day on which this section comes into force; or (b) in respect of which the terminal operator became the owner, operator or lessee on or after the day on which this section comes into force if the terminal operator submitted the call for tenders for the purchase, lease or construction of that terminal before the day on which this section comes into force.
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 221
Duty of terminal operator 221 A terminal operator must ensure that any terminal that it owns, operates or leases and any related facilities, including any amenities or equipment used in them, meet the requirements set out in this Division.
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 222
Terminal — requirements 222 A terminal must meet the requirements set out in CSA B651-18, excluding clauses 5.6.2, 6.5.6, 6.6.2.2, 6.6.2.7.1, 6.7.3, 7 and 8.5 and all Annexes, commentary and figures.
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 223
Lift, ramp or stairs — requirements 223 A lift, ramp or stairs that are used at a terminal for the boarding or disembarkation of persons with disabilities must meet the requirements for a lift, ramp or stairs, as the case may be, that are set out in section 69 , section 70 or subsection 71 (1).
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 224
No level boarding — airports 224 In the case of an airport, if the terminal does not permit level boarding of an aircraft, the terminal must be equipped with a lift, a ramp or portable stairs.
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 225
Wheelchairs 225 (1) A terminal must have wheelchairs available for use by passengers in a number that is sufficient to accommodate the number of persons with disabilities who are likely to use them at any one time. Requirements (2) A wheelchair that is available for use by passengers at a terminal must have (a) footrests and wheel locks; and (b) in the case of a wheelchair used for boarding, (i) movable armrests and an occupant restraint device, and (ii) a backrest of a height that permits the person using the wheelchair to be safely and easily transferred to and from a seat.
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 226
Seats 226 A terminal must have (a) seats that are located along paths of travel at regular intervals of approximately 30 m; and (b) in every boarding area, designated priority seats for persons with disabilities that (i) are located so as to be close to members of personnel who are stationed at the boarding gate, (ii) are located so as to permit them to view screens or other boards that display information relating to departures or gate or track assignments, and (iii) are marked with signage that specifies that persons with disabilities have priority access.
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 227
Designated relief area 227 (1) A designated area for service dogs to relieve themselves must (a) be identified by tactile and Braille signage; and (b) be cleaned and maintained on a regular basis. Signage (2) The terminal must have signage that indicates the direction to follow in order to access a designated relief area for service dogs. Designated relief area outside terminal (3) A terminal must have a designated area for service dogs to relieve themselves that is located outside of the terminal and that a person with a disability may reach from the terminal by means of a path of travel that is accessible to persons with disabilities. Direct access from restricted area (4) A terminal must have a designated area for service dogs to relieve themselves that a person with a disability may reach, from the area of the terminal into which access is strictly controlled, by means of a path of travel that is accessible to persons with disabilities and that does not require the person to exit and re-enter that area.
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 228
Light-rail trains and shuttle buses 228 Sections 90 to 93 , 96 , 102 , 109 , 127 to 130 , 190 , 195 , 197 and 206 apply, with any modifications that the circumstances require, in respect of any light-rail train and any shuttle bus that operates between any facilities of a terminal.
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 229
Obstruction due to repairs or maintenance 229 If there is any object that is obstructing a path of travel inside or outside of a terminal because of repairs or maintenance, it must be detectable by a person using a cane.
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 230
Non-accessible path of travel 230 If a path of travel inside or outside of a terminal is not accessible to a person with a disability, including because there are stairs or escalators, there must be an alternative path of travel that is accessible to persons with disabilities and that allows them to access the desired service or reach the desired destination.
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 231
Maintenance 231 (1) A terminal or any related facility that is subject to any requirement under this Division — including a shuttle bus or a light-rail train that operates between any facilities of a terminal — must be in good working order and properly maintained. Repairs (2) If any facilities that are referred to in subsection (1), including any amenities or equipment used in those facilities, are not in good working order, they must be repaired as soon as possible and, until they are repaired, measures must be taken that will result in a substantially equivalent or greater level of accessibility for persons with disabilities.
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 232
Services to assist persons with disabilities 232 During the security screening process, CATSA must, on the request of a person with a disability, provide the following services without delay: (a) expediting the security screening process by directing the person, and any support person travelling with them, to the front of a line or to any other line that is intended to expedite the security screening process; (b) permitting a representative of an air carrier or an individual with a security pass issued by an air carrier or the airport to accompany the person through the security screening checkpoint; (c) assisting the person with proceeding through the steps of the security screening process, including by providing verbal or visual cues or additional instructions; and (d) assisting the person with the placement of carry-on baggage and personal items on a screening belt and with their retrieval.
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 233
Assistive device, support person or service dog 233 (1) CATSA must, when screening a person with a disability who uses an assistive device or who is travelling with a support person or a service dog, make every reasonable effort to carry out the screening simultaneously with the screening of the person’s assistive device, support person or service dog, as the case may be. Separate screening of assistive device (2) If CATSA removes an assistive device from a person with a disability for a separate screening, CATSA must return the assistive device to the person without delay after it has been screened. Separate screening of mobility aid (3) If CATSA removes an assistive device that is a mobility aid from a person with a disability for a separate screening, CATSA must offer a chair to the person while the mobility aid is being screened. SOR/2021-9, s. 22
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 234
Services to assist persons with disabilities 234 During the border clearance process, the CBSA must, on the request of a person with a disability, provide the following services without delay: (a) expediting the border clearance process by directing the person, and any support person travelling with them, to the front of the line or to any other line that is intended to expedite the border clearance process; (b) assisting the person with proceeding through the steps of the border clearance process, including by providing verbal or visual cues or additional instructions; (c) assisting the person to complete a declaration card or by collecting a verbal declaration; and (d) assisting the person with the placement of personal items on a counter for inspection and with their retrieval, if the person must undergo more extensive clearance.
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 235
Requirements 235 (1) In any areas of a terminal that are used for the purposes of security screening or border clearance of passengers, CATSA and the CBSA must, with respect to any signage that is under their respective control, ensure that the signage (a) is located at strategic points throughout those areas, such as close to washrooms and exits; (b) is positioned to avoid shadow areas and glare and have a glare-free surface; (c) is colour-contrasted with its background; and (d) except in the case of electronic signage, meets the requirements set out in clauses 4.5.3 to 4.5.7 of CSA B651-18. Electronic signage (2) CATSA and the CBSA must ensure that electronic signage (a) has letters, numbers, symbols and pictographs that slowly scroll across the screen and are colour-contrasted with their background but are not in red on a black background; and (b) meets the requirements set out in clauses 4.5.3 to 4.5.5 of CSA B651-18.
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 243
One year after registration 243 (1) Subject to subsections (2) to (4), these Regulations come into force on the first anniversary of the day on which they are registered. Two years after registration (2) Sections 72 , 73 , 97 , 98 , 143 , 144 , and 225 and subsection 227 (4) come into force on the second anniversary of the day on which these Regulations are registered. Three years after registration (3) Sections 11 , 69 , 70 , 92 to 95 , 140 , 141 , 188 , 189 , 190 , 191 , 223 and 224 come into force on the third anniversary of the day on which these Regulations are registered. Accessible Canada Act * (4) If Bill C-81, introduced in the 1st session of the 42nd Parliament and entitled the Accessible Canada Act , receives royal assent, then sections 238 to 240 of these Regulations come into force on the day on which section 169 of that Act comes into force. * [Note: Sections 238 to 240 in force July 11, 2019, see SI/2019-55.]
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations
( Name, address and description of transportation service provider )
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — 1
1 Name and title of person responsible for managing the training program for the transportation service provider.
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2 List of the occupational categories of members of personnel who must complete the training program under the Regulations ( specify ): (a) occupational categories of members of personnel who interact with the public; (b) occupational categories of members of personnel who participate in making decisions or developing policies or procedures in relation to the requirements of these Regulations; (c) occupational categories of members of personnel who provide physical assistance; (d) occupational categories of members of personnel who handle mobility aids; and (e) occupational categories of members of personnel who use, or assist a person with a disability in using, special equipment.
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — (a)
(a) occupational categories of members of personnel who interact with the public;
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(b) occupational categories of members of personnel who participate in making decisions or developing policies or procedures in relation to the requirements of these Regulations;
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations — (c)
(c) occupational categories of members of personnel who provide physical assistance;
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(d) occupational categories of members of personnel who handle mobility aids; and
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(e) occupational categories of members of personnel who use, or assist a person with a disability in using, special equipment.
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3 Description of the subject matter covered in the training program.
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4 Description of the principal teaching methods and the types of educational and support materials used in the training program.
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5 Number of hours of training provided to members of personnel in the initial training program.
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6 Average period between a member of personnel’s assumption of their functions and the initial training program.
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7 Frequency and nature of refresher training programs and the number of hours of refresher training provided to members of personnel.
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8 Qualifications and title of any person who provides the initial training and refresher training programs.
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9 Means used to consult persons with disabilities in the development of the training program and the principal teaching methods.
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10 Means used to ensure that members of personnel receive training that is suitable to the requirements of their functions and that provides an adequate level of knowledge and skills to carry out those functions.
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11 Means used to ensure that members of personnel complete the initial training and refresher training programs within the timelines that are specified by these Regulations.