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USDOT DBE Training Announcement

TO:Linda Ford, Director of Civil Rights (TCR-1)Federal Transit Administration

Mamie Mallory, Assistant Administrator for Civil Rights (ACR-1)Federal Aviation Administration

Warren Whitlock, Associate Administrator for Civil Rights (FHWA-CR)Federal Highway Administration

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2014 DBE Final Rule Highlights

The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program is an affirmative action program designed to combat discrimination and its continuing effects by providing contracting opportunities on federally-funded highway, transit, and airport projects for small...

Topic Guide Series on ADA Transportation

These technical assistance documents bring together the ADA requirements the U.S. Department of Transportation’s ADA regulation, FTA technical assistance and operational practices that comply with the ADA.  These documents may be found http://www.dredf.org/ADAtg/index.shtml.

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Toll-Free Hotline

If you have any questions or concerns regarding public transportation for persons with disabilities, please contact the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Office of Civil Rights on our toll-free Civil Rights Hotline at 888-446-4511. Please leave a message, and your questions or concerns will...

DOJ Rule on Service Animals and Mobility Devices (Note)

2011No 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 regulations” that went into effect on March 15. Of particular interest have been various provisions...