The number of accessible vehicles in the fixed route service may have increased. Examples are benches, lighting, enclosed or covered transit stops. There has been an increase in the number of curb cuts or sidewalks in the city. Experience of operators is resulting in more accurate determinations. It's important when providing such an expensive resource that only those meeting guidelines as established by the ADA and adopted by operators are certified.
Regular review can help insure the validity of our process.
5.7 Paratransit Consumer Groups in the San Francisco Bay Area E ach county in the San Francisco Bay Area has a Paratransit Coordinating Council or committee which represents consumers with disabilities and seniors. Transit operators work closely with the nine councils to obtain input services. The ADA requires that there be public participation in planning for paratransit programs. For further information call the following numbers.