Question and Answer Concerning FTA’s Circular 4702.1B, “Title VI Requirements and Guidelines for FTA Recipients”

Q: How does Circular 4702.1B apply to providers of ADA Complementary Paratransit Service?

2011

No Change to US DOT ADA Regulations for Service Animals and Mobility Devices

FTA has become aware of various inquiries from transit operators and members of the public concerning “new ADA...

Art and Non-Functional Landscaping in Federally Funded Public Transit Projects frequently asked questions.

August 21, 2013

Mr. Sam Mayman
Executive Officer, Engineering
Project Transit Delivery
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012-2952

Re: Buy America-Subcomponent...

10/4/2013

Subject: Urgent Safety Advisory - Unintended Train Movements

Dear Colleague:

I write to call your immediate attention to an urgent safety recommendation issued by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). As you...

12/31/2013

Dear Colleague:

I write to provide notice of FTA-recommended safety guidance in the wake of two urgent safety recommendations issued by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Thursday, December 19, 2013. I also write...

9/15/2015

Dear Colleague:

As many of you know, it is the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) highest priority to provide safe transportation to the travelling public. It is with safety in mind that I bring an important issue to your...

Julie A. Sherman, Esq.
Hanson Bridgett LLP
425 Market Street, 26th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105

Re: Buy America - Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District, Polycarbonate Panels

Dear Ms. Sherman:

This letter serves as the...

Alais L. M. Griffin
Greenberg Traurig
77 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 3100
Chicago, Illinois 60601

Re: Request for Interpretation of Buy America Regulations for Fiberglass Structural Platform System

Dear Ms. Griffin:

I write in...

Mr. Eric E. Cannon
Director, Compliance
KONE Inc.
4225 Naperville Road, Ste. 400
Moline, IL 61265

Re: Request for Advisory Opinion Regarding Components of KONE Elevator Guide Rails and Door Frames

Dear Mr. Cannon:

I...