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Wednesday, January 2, 2013

2013 Chicago area - ADA Disability Advisory Public Transit Committee's meeting dates - RTA, CTA, Metra, PACE

Regional Transportation Authority

Tuesday, January 22, 2013
1:30-3:30 PM
RTA Board Room
175 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 1650
Chicago

Monday, April 15, 2013
1:30-3:30 PM
RTA Board Room
175 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 1650
Chicago

Monday, July 15, 2013
1:30-3:30 PM
RTA Board Room
175 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 1650
Chicago

Monday, October 21, 2013
1:30-3:30 PM
RTA Board Room
175 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 1650
Chicago

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CTA ADA Advisory Committee

Purpose and Responsibilities

The ADA Advisory Committee was established by the authority of Chicago Transit Board. It serves in an advisory capacity to the CTA. Its purpose is to provide the CTA with recommendations on the CTA’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), facilitate a dialogue between the CTA and the disability community, and increase the use of the CTA’s services by people with disabilities.

The responsibilities of the Committee include:

To represent the interests of the diversity of people with disabilities
To provide comment on CTA’s current services, policies and practices
To provide informed input on the development and assessment of future CTA projects and services that impact people with disabilities

The Committee has up to 12 members. They are chosen from qualified applicants by the Chair of the Chicago Transit Board, based their ability to represent a cross section of the community of people with disabilities in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Meeting Dates

Monday, January 14
Monday, April 9
Monday, July 8
Tuesday, October 15

Meeting Times

The Committee meets quarterly on the second Monday of the quarter, unless there is a holiday. The meeting time is 1:30-3:30 p.m., which includes a 15 minute period for public comment. Check for meeting notices a few days in advance of meetings for additional information.

Meeting Location

Committee meetings open to the public. They are held at CTA headquarters, 567 W. Lake Street, Chicago, Illinois in the Boardroom, which is located on the second floor. The Boardroom can be accessed either by the stairs at the north end of the building lobby or by the elevator located near the stairs.

Please visit CTA Accessibility for more information:
http://www.transitchicago.com/accessibility/

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Metra ADA Advisory Committee.

Metra wishes to announce that it is accepting applications for its ADA Advisory Committee.
The purpose of the Committee is to provide Metra with recommendations on Metra's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), facilitate a dialogue between Metra and the disability community, and increase the use of Metra's services by people with disabilities.

Applicants must reside in the Metra service area. If you wish to apply, you must submit a cover letter and resume by mail to Jim Ferneborg, c/o Metra, 547 W. Jackson Blvd, Floor 14E, Chicago, IL 60661, or by email to jferneborg@metrarr.com.

Meeting Dates for 2013

Tuesday, February 5
Tuesday, May 7
Tuesday, August 6
Tuesday, November 5

These meetings run from 2 to 4 pm and are held in the 14th floor GPS Conference Room, 547 W Jackson Blvd Chicago, IL 60661.

Please visit Metra Accessibility for more info:
http://metrarail.com/metra/en/home/utility_landing/riding_metra/accessibility.html

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PACE Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Advisory Committees

Should you have any questions about the upcoming ADA Advisory Committee Meetings, require information in alternative formats or would like to request auxiliary aids or services necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to observe the proceedings of this meeting, please contact Pace External Relations at (847) 228- 2421 or email your concerns to ADA.Committee@pacebus.com. Please provide sufficient time to make any requested accommodations.

2013 Meeting Calendar

Suburban ADA Advisory Committee Meeting Dates


Suburban ADA Advisory Committee meetings will be held from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Pace Headquarters, 550 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Chicago ADA Advisory Committee Meeting Dates

All Chicago ADA Advisory Committee meetings will be held from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) office, 233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60606

Monday, January 28, 2013

Monday, March 25, 2013

Monday, May 20, 2013 (Third Monday)

Monday June 17, 2013

Monday, July 22, 2013

Monday, September 23, 2013

Monday, November 25, 2013

For more PACE ADA Paratransit info visit:
http://www.pacebus.com/sub/paratransit/default.asp

Accessible fixed route



YouTube Uploaded on Sep 14, 2011
WCIU Feature: Pace Route 572 and ADA Accessibility

As mentioned above, Pace's fixed route system is entirely accessible to people with disabilities. For senior citizens and people with disabilities, fixed route is less expensive than paratransit and gives people the freedom to travel without arranging a ride in advance. In fact, for those seniors and people with disabilities who are enrolled in Circuit Breaker, fixed route trips are free! Visit the Circuit Breaker website for instructions in how to enroll in Circuit Breaker.

The Regional Transportation Authority offers a training program for those who wish to learn how to ride fixed route.


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