DOT Final Rule on Rail Station Platforms

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On September 19, 2011, The US DOT published a final rule amending the Americans with Disabilities Act regulations governing the provision of facilities to achieve level boarding for mobility-impaired passengers on intercity, commuter and high-speed trains, as well as removing the operational use of the "common wheelchair" concept. The rule, effective as of October 19, 2011, applies to new and altered passenger platforms and establishes performance standards to ensure that passengers with disabilities can get on and off of any accessible car that is available. This final rule will apply to platforms constructed or altered after February 1, 2012.

To read the final rule, click here: http://www.transitattorneys.co...ith_Disabilities.pdf