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§12143. Paratransit as a complement to fixed route service — Inbound Citations

42 U.S.C. § 12143

Cited by 4 provisions in release 119-102.

Citations to 42 U.S.C. § 12143 as a whole

  • (a) Not later than 1 year after July 26, 1990, the Attorney General shall promulgate regulations in an accessible format that implement this part. Such regulations shall not include any matter within the scope of the authority of the Secretary of Transportation under section 12143, 12149, or 12164 of this title.
  • (a) Not later than 1 year after July 26, 1990, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue regulations, in an accessible format, necessary for carrying out this subpart (other than section 12143 of this title).
  • (b) The regulations issued under this section and section 12143 of this title shall include standards applicable to facilities and vehicles covered by this part. The standards shall be consistent with the minimum guidelines and requirements issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board in accordance with section 12204 of this title.
  • (I) the provision of nonfixed route paratransit transportation services in accordance with section 223 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12143), but only for grant recipients that are in compliance with applicable requirements of that Act, including both fixed route and demand responsive service, and only for amounts—
    (i) not to exceed 10 percent of such recipient’s annual formula apportionment under sections 5307 and 5311; or
    (ii) not to exceed 20 percent of such recipient’s annual formula apportionment under sections 5307 and 5311, if, consistent with guidance issued by the Secretary, the recipient demonstrates that the recipient meets at least 2 of the following requirements:
    (I) Provides an active fixed route travel training program that is available for riders with disabilities.
    (II) Provides that all fixed route and paratransit operators participate in a passenger safety, disability awareness, and sensitivity training class on at least a biennial basis.
    (III) Has memoranda of understanding in place with employers and the American Job Center to increase access to employment opportunities for people with disabilities.