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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

RTA, CTA, PACE, Metra - 2014 Public Transit ADA - Disability Advisory Committee meeting dates

The following information is from the RTA, CTA, Metra, and Pace websites. All meeting dates are subject to change. Agendas are normally posted at least two days prior to the meetings

For any Public Transit ADA related and/or accessibility questions, concerns; please attend these public meetings.

When attending meetings, please refrain from wearing any scented products such as perfume or cologne.

Should you have any questions about any 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 the appropriate public transit agency.
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 RTA Transit Access Advisory Committee Meetings**

Tuesday, January 21, 2014
1:30-3:30 PM
RTA Board Room
175 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 1650
Chicago
Monday, April 21, 2014
1:30-3:30 PM
RTA Board Room
175 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 1650
Chicago
Agenda
Monday, July 21, 2014
1:30-3:30 PM
RTA Board Room
175 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 1650
Chicago
Agenda
Monday, October 20, 2014
1:30-3:30 PM
RTA Board Room
175 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 1650
Chicago
Agenda

Purpose of the RTA Transit Access Advisory Committee

The purpose of the RTA Transit Access Advisory Committee is for the RTA to obtain input from the disability community regarding the coordination of accessible public transportation services across the region and the provision and efficiency of other regional transportation programs that are utilized by individuals with disabilities.  Such services and programs include, but are not limited to: the Travel Information Center; the Reduced Fare and Ride Free Programs; the Travel Training Program; the ADA paratransit certification process; the ADA paratransit appeal process; accessibility of the RTA website; coordination of regional transit services between the CTA, Metra and Pace; RTA’s oversight of the regional transit system’s budgetary issues; and RTA’s oversight of maintenance of ADA minimum standards.  The Committee is comprised of professionals from agencies that serve people with disabilities and older adults throughout the RTA’s 6-county region, the Commissioner of the Chicago Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities and representatives from CTA, Metra and Pace staff and their ADA Advisory Committees.
**The RTA ADA Advisory Committee was renamed the RTA Transit Access Advisory Committee on August 21, 2013.** 

For the RTA : CLICK HERE

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CTA ADA Advisory Committee

The Committee meeting dates for 2014 are:
  • Monday, January 13
  • Monday, April 14
  • Monday, July 14
  • Tuesday, October 14
     
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.
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.

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.

    For the CTA: CLICK HERE

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METRA Rail 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.

Metra ADA Advisory Committee
Meeting Dates for 2014
  • Tuesday, February 4 
  • Tuesday, May 6 
  • Tuesday, August 5 
  • Wednesday, November 5 
The ADA Advisory Committee meets at Metra headquarters, 547 W Jackson Blvd in the
14th Floor GPS Conference Room. The meetings begin at 2:00 pm and conclude at 4:00 pm.

For Metra: CLICK HERE

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PACE ADA COMMITTEE MEETINGS / CHICAGO & SUBURBAN

The Pace Board of Directors created two Advisory committees, the purpose of which are to advise staff on issues affecting people with disabilities.  One committee is comprised of Chicago residents and one is comprised of suburban residents. 

(Pace provides fixed route bus service in parts of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties. Dial A Ride programs. All Paratransit Service for City of Chicago, & Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties.)

2014 Meeting Calendar


Suburban ADA Advisory Committee Meeting Dates

Suburban ADA Advisory Committee meetings are held from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Pace Headquarters, 550 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Meeting schedule is subject to change.
2014 Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 * CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Chicago ADA Advisory Committee Meeting Dates

All Chicago ADA Advisory Committee meetings are 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
Meetings schedule is subject to change.
Proposed 2014 Meeting Schedule
Monday, January 27, 2014  * CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER
Monday, March 24, 2014
Monday, May 19, 2014
Monday, July 28, 2014
Monday, September 22, 2014
Monday, November 24, 2014
For PACE Suburban Bus: CLICK HERE 

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