CC - 1991-69 - Participation on the Paratransit NerworkRESOLUTION NO. 91-69
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING
PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
COORDINATED PARATRANSIT NETWORK
WHEREAS, the American With Disabilities Act (hereinafter referred
to as ADA) was enacted on July 26, 1990 (Public Law 101-336); and
WHEREAS, on September 6, 1991 the United States Department of
Transportation (hereinafter referred to as "DOT") issued a final rule
implementing the transportation-related provisions of the ADA (49 CFR
Parts 27, 37 and 38, Transportation for Individuals With
Disabilities); and
WHEREAS, Subpart F, Sections 37.121 and 37.135 of 49 CFR 37
requires that each fixed route transit operator provide complementary
paratransit service to disabled individuals, prepare a plan for
implementation of such service and begin service implementation by
January 26, 1992; and
WHEREAS, Subpart F, Sections 37.141 of 49 CFR 37 allows the
preparation and submittal of a single coordinated paratransit plan
among the operators of fixed route transit service with overlapping
and contiguous service areas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead (hereinafter referred to as "City")
operates a fixed route transit system in Los Angeles County and is
required to begin implementation of ADA-eligible complementary
paratransit service and submit a paratransit plan to DOT by January
26, 1992 and annually thereafter; and
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission
(hereinafter referred to as "LACTC"), which is mandated by state
statutes to coordinate paratransit services in Los Angeles County,
has determined that the development of a countywide coordinated
paratransit network (hereinafter known as the "Network") is the most
appropriate and effective means of meeting the ADA obligations of the
Los Angeles County fixed routed transit operators; and
WHEREAS, the LACTC has agreed to prepare the comprehensive
DOT-required annual coordinated paratransit plan (hereinafter
referred to as the "Plan") for all participating Los Angeles County
fixed route transit providers who pass resolutions supporting the
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the LACTC has agreed to prepare and submit an interim
plan including such support resolutions to DOT by January 26, 1992
and prepare and submit the complete countywide coordinated
paratransit plan to DOT by July 26, 1992; and
WHEREAS, the LACTC has agreed to coordinate the implementation of
complementary paratransit services through the development of a
countywide paratransit network and begin implementation of a
coordinated paratransit network to provide the mandated
transportation services; and
WHEREAS, the LACTC will provide funding for the cost of the
mandated services above the costs expended by the City for elderly
and disabled transit services.
WHEREAS, the City desires to meet it ADA-mandated paratransit
obligations through participation in the coordinated paratransit plan
and service being developed by the LACTC.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City is committed to
provide ADA paratransit services and agrees to participate in the
development of the Los Angeles County coordinated paratransit plan to
provide such service in conformance with the requirements of 49 CFR
Part 37 Subpart F. The City will make the following efforts toward
participation in the Plan:
1. Provide relevant fiscal and operating data (as described in
Attachment A) about its current fixed route and paratransit
services to the LACTC in a timely manner for inclusion in
the required annual ADA paratransit plan; and
2. Participate in the development of the Los Angeles County
consolidated ADA paratransit plan due to DOT on July 26,
1992; and
3. Present such plan for City Council adoption prior to June
15, 1992; and
4. Either adopt the consolidated paratransit plan or prepare
and submit an individual city paratransit plan prior to July
26, 1992.
5. In accordance with 49 CFR Part 37.141, the City will
maintain current levels of paratransit service until the
coordinated plan goes into effect.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of Rosemead be
authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 10th day of December, 1991.
ATTEST:-
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TY CLERK
MAY
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 91-69 was duly and regularly
adopted by the City Council of the City of Rosemead at a regular meeting thereof
held on the loth day of December, 1991', by the following vote:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
TY. CLERK
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ATTACHMENT A
COORDINATED PARATRANSIT PLAN
DATA REQUIREMENTS
FIXED ROUTE: PARATRANSIT:
- Days and hours of service Days and hours of service
by route (timetables)
- Fares, including passes and
discounts
- Total number of buses
- Anticipated bus replacements
and acquisitions
- Number and distribution of
accessible buses
- Dimensions of lift platforms
by bus model
- Daily system ridership
- Estimated daily disabled
ridership
- Number of missed runs
- Number of pass-ups
- Total operations budget
- Number and percent of
accessible routes
Fares, including passes and
discounts
Total number of buses
Anticipated bus replacements
and acquisitions
Number of accessible buses
Dimensions of lift platforms
by bus model
Daily system ridership
Daily estimated disabled
ridership
Number of missed trips
Number of refused trips
Total operations budget
Trip purpose restrictions