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Air Travel

Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel DOT regulations implementing the Air Carrier Access Act, which prohibits discrimination in airline service based on disability.

Passengers with Disabilities This document provides a summary of the Air Carrier Access Act, 14...

Bus & Transit Systems

Federal Transit Administration's ADA Page The FTA Office of Civil Rights is responsible for civil rights compliance and monitoring to ensure nondiscriminatory provision of transit services and reduce transportation discrimination. This site includes technical assistance materials and DOT's ADA...

Motor Carriers

ADA Guidelines for Over-the-Road Bus Companies This document provides information about DOT reporting and other requirements for over-the-road buses under ADA regulations.

Transportation Services for People with Disabilities DOT regulations at 49 CFR Part 37 implementing the...

Motor Vehicles

Motor Vehicle Accessibility

Automotive Safety Issues for People with Disabilities The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has the authority to regulate the manufacture of automotive adaptive equipment and modified vehicles used by persons with disabilities.

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Passenger Rail

ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) for Transportation Vehicles  Passenger rail accessibility guidelines providing criteria for new and re-manufactured buses and vans, rail vehicles, and other modes of public transportation.   Facility Accessibility Guidelines ...

Passenger Vessel

Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities: Passenger Vessels; Final Rule, 49 CFR Part 39 The Department is issuing a new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) rule to ensure nondiscrimination on the basis of disability by passenger vessel operators (PVOs). This rulemaking concerns service...

Environmental Justice

Safety and mobility are two of the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT's) top priorities. Achieving environmental justice is another undeniable mission of the agency.

On February 11, 1994, President Clinton issued Executive Order 12898, "Federal Actions to Address Environmental...

Equal Employment Opportunity Program Division

Our Services: Develop internal policy and procedures Provide technical assistance to Departmental managers, supervisors and employees regarding internal civil rights or EEO policy, procedures and program requirements Develop the Departmental affirmative employment programs and plans...

Policy And Quality Control Division (S-35)

Our Purpose: The Policy and Quality Control Division assists the Director in accomplishing civil rights policy-related responsibilities. This Division also serves as the DOCR central receipt and control point for all internal and external civil rights policy-related documents or actions...