Loading...
R-2017-4303 - 3/23/2017 RESOLUTION NO. R-2017-4303 WHEREAS, Chapter 53 of Title 49 of the United States Code, the "Federal Public Transportation Law," requires City Council approval of new or changing transit services; and WHEREAS, City Staff is proposing new or changing transit services regarding transit service routes for Route 50, Route 51, Route 52, and Route 980, and the associated fare structure; and WHEREAS, City Staff is also proposing the implementation of an ADA Complementary Paratransit Service Plan pursuant to Chapter 37 of Title 49 of the United States Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to approve the proposed new or changing transit services regarding transit service routes, transit fares, and an ADA Complementary Paratransit Service Plan, Now Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,TEXAS, That the new or changing transit services regarding transit service routes, transit fares, and an ADA Complementary Paratransit Service Plan for the City of Round Rock are hereby approved, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit"A" and incorporated herein for all purposes. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended. RESOLVED this 23rd day of March, 2017. ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor City of Round Rock, Texas ATTEST: II C9 �2u SARA L. WHITE, City Clerk 0112.1704;00374282 EXHIBIT Single Ride $1.25 Single Ride, Reduced $0.60 LOCAL Day Pass $2.50 Route 50, Route 51, and Route 52 Day Pass, Reduced $1.25 31 Day Pass $41.25 31 Day Pass, Reduced $20.60 ;itnl�te'�4Yotc �{0 • 7 Route 980 W 4 All fares will be honored between Capital Metro and the City of Round Rock Reduced Fares Qualification — requires enrollment and purchase of a reduced fare card, $3 — Seniors, 65 and over — Persons with a disability — Military personnel with ID or reduced fare card — Students with ID or reduced fare card — Persons with Medicare ID or reduced fare card ROUND ROCK TEXAS TRANSIT City of Round Rock ADA Complementary Paratransit Service Plan Grantee ID: 6631 February 28,2017 Table of Contents Identificationof Entity....................................................................................................................3 Mission............................................................................................................................................3 Background.....................................................................................................................................3 Nondiscrimination...........................................................................................................................4 Filingan ADA Complaint...............................................................................................................4 Description of Fixed Route System................................................................................................5 Eligibility Requirements and Application Process.........................................................................5 Application Denial Appeal Process................................................................................................6 ServiceType ...................................................................................................................................6 Service Area and Hours of Operation.............................................................................................7 Reservations....................................................................................................................................7 ReturnTrips....................................................................................................................................7 SubscriptionTrip Policy.................................................................................................................7 No-show Policy............................................................................................................................... 8 No-Show Service Suspension Appeals Process..............................................................................9 Pick-up Times and Passenger Readiness........................................................................................9 Traveling Companions of ADA Eligible Persons......................................................................... 10 TripPurpose.................................................................................................................................. 10 Service Animals, Mobility Devices, and Other Necessary Equipment........................................ 10 Lift and Securement Use Policy ................................................................................................... 10 CapacityConstraints..................................................................................................................... 11 FareStructure................................................................................................................................ 11 RiderBehavior.............................................................................................................................. 11 Packages........................................................................................................................................ 11 Visitors.......................................................................................................................................... 11 Public Participation Process.......................................................................................................... 11 AccessibleFormats....................................................................................................................... 12 AttachmentA- Complaint Forms................................................................................................. 13 AttachmentB - Fixed Route Maps ...............................................................................................24 Attachment C - ADA Paratransit Service Application.................................................................27 Identification of Entity Name: City of Round Rock Address: 2008 Enterprise Drive Round Rock, Texas 78664 Contact: Caren Lee, Transit Coordinator Phone: 512-671-2869 Fax: 512-218-5536 Mission The mission of City of Round Rock Transit is to provide quality and efficient paratransit service to passengers while complying with the Americans Disabilities Act(ADA). Background The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) requires public entities who operate non-commuter fixed route transportation services must also provide complementary paratransit service. The ADA requires the complementary paratransit service be comparable to the fixed route service, in terms of service levels and availability. There are six minimum service standards used to evaluate the comparability of the complementary paratransit service to the fixed route service. 1. Availability in the same area served by the fixed route. Specifically, service must be made available to all origins and destinations within a minimum width of 3/4 of a mile on each side of each fixed route. This includes an area within 3/4 miles radius at the end of each fixed route as well; 2. Available to any ADA Paratransit eligible persons at any requested time on anyparticular day in response to a request for service made the previous day; 3. Paratransit Service's fares that are no more than twice the fare that would be charged to an individual paying full fare for a trip of similar length, at a similar time of day on the fixed route system; 4. There can be no trip restrictions or priorities based on trip purpose; 5. Service must be made available to eligible persons on a next day basis;and 6. There can be no constraints on the amount of service that is provided to any eligible person. Specifically,there can be no operating practice that significantly limits the availability of service to individuals. Transit providers subject to the ADA regulations must develop and administer a process for determining a person's eligibility for the complementary paratransit service. ADA Paratransit service must be provided to all individuals who are unable, because of their disability,to use the fixed route system, some of the time or all of the time. The criteria for determining a persons' eligibility is regulated by the ADA and it requires the City to have a documented process. 3 Nondiscrimination The City of Round Rock shall not discriminate against an individual with a disability in connection with the provision of transportation service. The City shall not deny, to any individual with a disability,the opportunity to use the City's transportation service for the general public, if the individual is capable of using the service. The City shall not require an individual, with a disability, to use designated priority seats, if the individual does not choose to use those seats. Filing an ADA Complaint Any person who believes they have been discriminated against on the grounds of disability may file a complaint directly with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) or with the City. Complaints should be filed within 180 days of the alleged violation. To file a complaint with FTA, complete the FTA complaint form, found in Attachment A. The complaint form must be signed and mailed to: Federal Transit Administration Office of Civil Rights Attention: Complaint Team East Building, 5th Floor—TCR 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 With your form,please attach on separate sheet(s): • A summary of your allegations and any supporting documentation. • Sufficient details for an investigator to understand why you believe a public transit provider has violated your rights,with specifics such as dates and times of incidents. • Any related correspondence from the transit provider. To file a complaint with the City, complete the City's complaint form, found in Attachment A. The complaint form must be signed and mailed to: City of Round Rock Attn: Transit Coordinator 2008 Enterprise Drive Round Rock, Texas 78664 Within 5 business days of the receipt of the complaint, the Transit Coordinator will notify, in writing, the complainant and FTA of the receipt of the complaint. The Transit Coordinator will review the complaint, policies and procedures associated with the complaint, and the circumstances under which the alleged discrimination occurred and any other pertinent factors. Within 30 days of the receipt of the complaint, the Transit Coordinator will send the complainant and FTA a letter of finding. The letter of finding will outline the results of the investigation. If the 4 investigation determines the City is not in violation, the letter of finding will include an explanation and provide notification of the complainant's appeal rights. If the investigation determines the City is in violation,the letter of finding will document the violation and the action the City will take or has taken to resolve the violation. Description of Fixed Route System The City of Round Rock's (City) Transit System consists of two local fixed routes. The service operates Monday—Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with hourly headways. Each of the fixed routes serve the Intermodal Transit& Parking Facility (ITPF). Maps of the two fixed routes are included in Attachment B. Route 50, RR/Howard, operates in a north and south pattern on the east side of IH-35; it begins at the higher education center, runs through town, and ends at Capital Metro's Howard Lane MetroRail Station. Route 51, RR Circulator, operates in an east and west pattern serving the medical complexes on RM 620 and the Dell/Walmart/Target area; it begins and ends at the ITPF. Each route will be operated with two vehicles, for a total of four vehicles. As required by the ADA all routes and vehicles are accessible by persons with disabilities. Maintenance of accessible features on vehicles, as required by the ADA is maintained to a high level, so persons needing these features receive equivalent service. If for some reason the lift or other accessible features, is not working, another accessible feature equipped vehicle will be provided within 30 minutes. Bus operators will also make major stop announcements. Eligibility Requirements and Application Process The following individuals are ADA paratransit eligible: 1. any individual with a disability who is unable to ride or disembark from any fixed route vehicle, OR 2. any individual whose specific disability makes it impossible for them to travel independently all or some of the time on a fixed route An individual interested in riding City of Round Rock's paratransit service will submit a completed application to the Transit Coordinator at: Transportation Department Attn: Transit Coordinator 2008 Enterprise Drive Round Rock, Texas 78664 The completed application will include a healthcare professional attesting to the passenger's disability and that such disability would prevent the passenger's ability to independently travel on the fixed route service either all of the time or some of the time. The application is included as Attachment C. A healthcare professional authorized to complete the healthcare provider verification section of the application include, doctors of medicine, doctors of osteopathic medicine, doctors of chiropractic, registered nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, certified nurse specialist, certified registered nurse anesthetists, clinical social worker, and physical, speech, occupational, and massage therapists. 5 You will receive your eligibility determination within 21 calendar days from the date ALL of the following are completed: • Full application and verification received • In-person eligibility review • Any additional requested information is received by staff • Any applicant who has completed the above steps but has not received an eligibility determination letter, within 21 days, will be entitled to unlimited use of the paratransit service until you are notified your eligibility determination. The applicant will be notified in writing of the applicant's eligibility. If approved, the passenger will be added to the eligibility list and will be able to start scheduling rides. If denied,the individual has the right to appeal that decision. Having a disability does not automatically qualify you for ADA Paratransit Service. Application Denial Appeal Process If your application for ADA Paratransit Service is denied, you will need to submit your appeal, in writing, within sixty(60) days of the date of the denial notice. Appeals should be sent to: Transportation Department Attn: Transit Coordinator 2008 Enterprise Drive Round Rock, Texas 78664 Upon receipt of your desire to appeal, Round Rock Transit will schedule a meeting with the designated individual(s)to hear your appeal. You will be notified by mail of the date and time of this meeting. You will have the opportunity to submit additional information, written evidence and/or arguments to support your qualifications for ADA Paratransit service. You may bring a representative with you to this meeting. You will be notified of the designated individual(s) decision, in writing,within 30 days of the meeting. Their decision is final. Service Type The City provides an origin to destination paratransit service, including: • Feeder service to an accessible fixed route, where such service enables the individual to use the fixed route bus system for part of the trip • Curb-to-curb, shared ride, service Passengers should wait for the vehicle in a location where the vehicle can be seen, and preferably where the bus operator can see the passenger. Passengers will be dropped off in a safe location, as close as possible to the entrance of your destination. 6 If a passenger needs assistance beyond the curb, it shall be provided as long as the assistance does not result in the following: • A direct threat • The bus operator cannot see the vehicle from the door, typically no further than 75 feet from the vehicle • The bus operator entering the passengers home or other pick-up and drop-off locations • The bus operator backing the vehicle • The vehicle impeding or blocking traffic If you live in a gated community, it is your responsibility to provide the gate code when making the reservation. If you live in an apartment complex, the pick-up location is in front of the leasing office. If a passenger cannot traverse to the leasing office, the passenger may be picked up in front of their building, upon request. Service Area and Hours of Operation The City offers ADA Complementary Paratransit within the required 3/4 mile radius of each bus route, including the beginning and ending points. Adjustments to this service area will be made on a case-by- case basis and not extend beyond the city limits or the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City. Paratransit Service will be provided the same days and hours as the City's Transit Service,which is Monday—Friday, 6:30 a.m.—6:30 p.m. The Transit Service does not operate on major holidays. Reservations Reservations are taken Monday through Friday during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except on designated holidays or weekends. Reservations can be made up to two weeks in advance. Next-day service is provided for requests made, any time, during the preceding day, prior to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. On days when the offices are closed and no reservations can otherwise be made and when the following day is a service day, an answering machine or similar recording device is available to patrons for scheduling or canceling reservations. At opening of next business day, all messages will be checked and calls returned to confirm reservations or cancellation. Return Trips Passengers will be asked, at time of initial reservation, to schedule a return time, if necessary. Subscription Trip Policy Passengers who use the paratransit service to make regular, recurring, trips can request a standing reservation, referred to as a subscription trip,through the dispatch office. The ADA does not allow more than 50%of its service to be subscription in nature. Subscription trips will be limited to no more than 50%of complementary paratransit service capacity. The City will take subscription requests on a first- come-first-serve basis. 7 If a passenger makes a standing reservation and has three (3) no-shows, per the City's no-show policy, the standing reservation will be cancelled and that passenger will not be eligible to qualify for subscription service for three (3) months. Trips missed by the individual for reasons beyond his or her control, including, but not limited to, trips that are missed due to operator error, will not count as a no- show. No-show Policy No-shows, as well as late cancellations, result in wasted trips which could have been used by other passengers. It is the policy of Round Rock Transit to record each customer's no-show(s) and apply appropriate sanctions when customers establish a pattern of excessive no-shows. The policy is necessary in order to recognize the negative impact no-shows have on the services provided to other passengers. A no-show is defined as: • any time a bus operator goes to pick a customer up and o he or she decides not to use the service o is not at the pickup location o has not called to cancel their trip at least one (1) hour before the scheduled pick-up time o has waited the required 5 minutes and the passenger does not board the vehicle Passenger no-shows for reasons that are beyond the passengers control will not be counted. Examples of excused no-shows include, but are not limited to: • illness, • accidents, • family emergency, • passenger's appointment ran longer than expected and customer could not call to cancel, or • Acts of God (flood, earthquake, etc.). Passengers should contact reservations as soon as possible to alert them of your emergency so your missed trip is not counted as a no-show. Round Rock Transit schedules pick-ups and return trips separately. We will assume all scheduled return trips are needed unless notice is given by the passenger. If a passenger is a no-show for the first trip of the day, Round Rock Transit will not automatically cancel subsequent trips of the day. If, however,the passenger does not need the return or other subsequent trip(s),they will need to cancel them as soon as possible out of courtesy for other riders. If subsequent trips are not cancelled the passenger will be charged with a no-show. If a passenger has been transported to their destination, but who is a no-show when the bus returns,they must call dispatch to request a return trip, however a pick-up window will not be guaranteed. Suspensions of service will occur when a rider exceeds the maximum number of no-shows allowed per month. Table 1 and Table 2 outline the maximum number of no-shows allowed per number of trips scheduled and the associated penalties for violations. 8 If your service is suspended you will be sent a Notice of Service Suspension, to your home address on file. The Notice will include dates of suspension, a no-show report, appeal process and a copy of this Policy. Table 1 Trips Scheduled Maximum#No Shows per Month Allowed per Month 1to14 12 15 to 39 4 40 to 59 6 60+ 8 Table 2 No Show First violation Letter of warning Second violation 3 day suspension Third and Fourth violation 15 day suspension No-Show Service Suspension Appeals Process If you have been suspended from service and feel the information regarding your no-show(s) is incorrect, you have the right to submit an appeal. All appeals must be submitted in writing, to the City at: Transportation Department Attn: Transit Coordinator 2008 Enterprise Drive Round Rock, Texas 78644 within 15 days of the date of the Notice of Service Suspension letter. The appeal should provide the reason you feel your service should not be suspended. Appeals will be reviewed by the City and you will be notified of the City's decision within 10 days of receipt of the appeal. Pick-up Times and Passenger Readiness Passengers are given an approximate pick-up time, to allow for the best use of resources. Bus operators strive to maintain prompt schedules to ensure all passenger reservations are honored. Passengers are asked to allow a 30-minute window of time for arrival. The 30-minute window means the passenger needs to be ready to board the vehicle 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after the scheduled time. Upon vehicle arrival, within the 30-minute window, passengers have five (5) minutes to board the bus. Dispatch may contact the passenger if the vehicle is going to be earlier or later than the 30-minute 9 window, as there may be times when outside factors affect the vehicle's arrival time, such as traffic and road conditions. Traveling Companions of ADA Eligible Persons Personal care attendants are eligible to accompany the ADA eligible person at no charge. Passengers are required to reserve a space, at the time of reservation, for a personal care attendant. In addition, the need of a personal care attendant needs to be disclosed during the application process. If the use of a personal care attendant is not disclosed, then any individual accompanying the ADA eligible person shall be regarded as a companion. Companions, who are not acting in the capacity of a personal care attendant, with the same origin and destination, are allowed to travel with the ADA eligible person on a space available basis. Companions are required to pay the applicable paratransit fare. Trip Purpose The City will accept and handle all trip requests on an equal basis. The City will not prioritize or restrict trip purposes for paratransit riders. Service Animals, Mobility Devices, and Other Necessary Equipment The City shall not prohibit any mobility device, provided it does not exceed the capacity of the vehicle or its equipment(lifts/ramps). The City shall not prohibit a passenger from boarding who has a respirator, portable oxygen and/or other life support equipment, as long as the items do not violate the law or rules relating to the transportation of hazardous materials. All equipment must be small enough to fit in the vehicle safely without obstructing the aisle or blocking emergency exits. All passengers are allowed to travel with service animals trained to assist them. Lift and Securement Use Policy In accordance with ADA regulations, Round Rock Transit will provide service to all individuals using mobility devices that fit within the capacity of the lift being operated. Passengers are advised that bus operators are not permitted to operate a mobility device onto the lift. The passenger is responsible for getting onto the lift with minimal bus operator assistance for these devices. Use of the securement system is required as a condition of service. All wheelchairs and mobility devices must be safely secured before transport. When transporting passengers using mobility devices,Round Rock Transit can suggest but not require passengers transfer to a seat. The passenger, in this case, has the final decision as to whether a transfer is appropriate given the passengers' particular disability. As the regulations require, a passenger who cannot enter the vehicle using the stairs or ramp, but who does not use a wheelchair, will be allowed to enter the vehicle using the lift. Round Rock Transit does not provide wheelchairs or other mobility devices. 10 Capacity Constraints Service will not be limited because of capacity constraints.No waiting lists will be maintained and the number of trips provided to an individual will not be restricted. Reservation times may be negotiated within one hour before and after the requested pickup time. Fare Structure The regular fares for fixed routes is shown in Table 3. The paratransit fares will be no more than twice the regular fare, per federal regulations, and will be adjusted in conjunction with changes in fixed route fares. The City shall not impose any special charges for providing services to persons with a disability. Table 3 Fare Regular ADA Type- Fare Paratransit Fare Single Ride $1.25 $2.00 Day Pass $2.50 $5.00 Rider Behavior Passengers are expected to conduct themselves in a respectable manner. Unruly, violent or illegal conduct will not be tolerated and will be dealt with promptly, including but not limited to expulsion from the vehicle and/or notifying law enforcement. Packages Passengers are expected to only bring what they can safely carry on their own or with the assistance from a personal care attendant or companion, in one trip. Packages cannot block the aisle or pose a safety hazard. Visitors Individuals who are visiting the Round Rock area are eligible to use Round Rock Transit's ADA Paratransit service if they provide roof of disability from the area in which they reside. This service is available for a total of 21 days per calendar year. If the individual exceeds 21 days,then that person will be required to submit the Round Rock Transit's ADA Application. Public Participation Process The City will solicit the public's input prior to implementation of this ADA Complementary Paratransit Service Plan. The City will conduct public meetings, accept emails and phone calls. Notices of the available methods to provide input will be posted on the City's website, social media sites and the local newspaper. All comments and input will be taken under consideration. The final plan will be presented to City Council for approval. 11 Accessible Formats The information in this policy and all other materials related to Round Rock Transit's programs will be made available in an accessible format upon request. 12 Attachment A - Complaint Forms 13 f4aw U.S.Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Civil Rights Complaint Form The Federal Transit Administration Office of Civil Rights is responsible for ensuring that providers of public transit properly implement several civil rights laws and programs, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, and the External Equal Employment Opportunity(EEO) program. In the FTA complaint investigation process, we analyze the complainant's allegations for possible deficiencies by the transit provider. If deficiencies are identified, they are presented to the transit provider and assistance is offered to correct the inadequacies within a predetermined timeframe. Please mail your completed form to: Director, FTA Office of Civil Rights East Building, 5th Floor— TCR 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590 If you have questions about how to prepare a complaint, you may contact our toll-free FTA Assistance Line at 1-888-446-4511. More information about transit-related civil rights requirements may be found on the FTA's website at www.fta.dot.gov. Note: Apart from the form, on separate pages, please describe your complaint. You should include specific details such as names, dates, times, route numbers, witnesses, and any other information that would assist us in our investigation of your allegations. Please also provide any other documentation that is relevant to this complaint, including any related correspondence from your transit provider. Important: We cannot accept your complaint without a signature, so please sign on the last page of the form after printing out. Section I believe that I have been (or someone else has been) discriminated against on the basis of: Race/Color/ National Origin Disability ❑ Not Applicable ❑ Other(specify) believe that a public transit provider has failed to comply with the following program requirements: ❑ Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ❑ External Equal Employment Opportunity ❑ Not Applicable Other(specify) Section 11 Name: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Numbers: Home: Cell: E-Mail Address: Accessible format requirements: Large Print Not Applicable Other Section 111 Are you filing this complaint on your own behalf? Yes No [If you answered "yes"to this question, go to Section IV.] 2 If not, please supply the name and relationship of the person for whom you are complaining: Please explain why you have filed for a third party: Please confirm that you have obtained the permission of the aggrieved party if you are filing on behalf of a third party: Yes No Section IV Have you previously filed a civil rights complaint with Yes No FTA? If yes, what was your FTA Complaint Number? Have you filed this complaint with any of the following agencies? Transit Provider Department of Transportation Department of Justice Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Other If yes, please attach a copy of any response you received to your previous complaint. Have you filed a lawsuit regarding this complaint? Yes No If yes, please provide the case number and attach any related material. Note: FTA encourages, but does not require, riders to first file complaints with their local transit agencies to give them an opportunity to resolve the issue. 3 Section V Name of public transit provider complaint is against: Contact person Title Telephone number Section VI May we release your identity and a copy of your complaint to the transit provider? Yes No Note:We may be unable to investigate your allegations without permission to release your identity and complaint. Please sign here: Date: Note:We cannot accept your complaint without a signature. 4 P0 ROUN❑ ROCK TEXAS City of Round Rock rR�Nsrr Civil Rights Complaint Form The City of Round Rock, Texas is responsible for operating Public Transportation Programs and implementing transit related projects,which are funded in part with Federal financial assistance awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration,without discriminating against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, or disability. Section I Name: Address: Telephone Numbers: Home/Cell Work E-Mail Address: Accessible Format Requirements: Large Print Audio Tape TDD Other Section II Are you filing this complaint on your own behalf? Yes No If you answered"yes"to this question go to Section III. If you answered "no"to this question please provide the name and relationship of the person for whom you are complaining. Name: Relationship: Please explain why you have filed for a third party. Please confirm you have obtained the permission of the aggrieved party. Yes No Section III Have you previously filed a Civil Rights complaint with the City? Yes No Have you filed this complaint with any of the following agencies? Federal Transit Administration Yes No Department of Transportation Yes No Department of Justice Yes No Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Yes No Other If yes, please provide a copy of the complaint form you filed with any of the above agencies. Have you filed a lawsuit regarding this complaint? Yes No Section IV Is this complaint against the City of Round Rock? Yes No Have you been in contact with a City employee regarding this complaint? Yes No If you answered "yes"to this question please provide the name, title (if known), and telephone number of the person you have been in contact with. Name: Title: Telephone Number: On separate page(s)please describe your complaint. You should include specific details such as name(s), date(s), time(s), route number(s), witness information, and any other information which would assist us in our investigation of your allegations. Please also provide any other documentation which is relevant to this complaint. Section V Signature: Date: [NOTE: The City cannot accept this complaint form without a signature.] Please mail your completed form to: Transportation Department Attn: Title VI Complaints 2008 Enterprise Dr. Round Rock, Texas 78664 r. . City of Round Rock ROUND ROCK TEXAS Civil Rights Complaint Form TRANSIT La ciudad de Round Rock, Texas es responsable para la operacion y implementacion de los programas publicos de transporte, que son financiados en parte con asistencia financiera Federal otorgado por el Departamento de transporte de los Estados Unidos y la Administracion Federal de transito, sin discriminacion contra cualquier persona por razon de raza, color, origen nacional, u discapacidad. Seccion I Nombre: Direccion: Numeros de telefono: Casa/celular: Trabajo: Direccion de correo electronico: Requisitos de formato accesible: Letra grande Cinta de audio Dispositivo de telecomunicaciones para sordos Otro Seccion II Esta queja esta presentada en su propio nombre? Si No Si usted respondio "si"a esta pregunta vaya a la seccion III. Si usted respondio "no"a esta pregunta por favor proporcione el nombre y la relacion de la persona para quien usted se esta quejando. Nombre: Relacion: Por favor explique por que usted ha presentado por una tercera persona. Confirme que haya obtenido el permiso de la parte agraviada. Si No Seccion III Usted ha presentado un titulo VI ante la cuidad anteriormente? Si No Se ha presentado esta queja con cualquiera de las siguientes agencias? Administracion Federal de Transito Si No Departamento de Transporte Si No Departamento de Justicia Si No Comision de oportunidad de igualdad en el empleo Si No Otro Si la respuesta es si, por favor proporcione una copia del formulario de denuncia que presento con cualquiera de las agencias mencionadas. Ha presentado una demanda con respecto a esta queja? Si No Seccion IV Esta queja es contra la cuidad de Round Rock? Si No Ha estado en contacto con un empleado de la ciudad con respecto a esta queja? Si No Si usted respondio "si" a esta pregunta por favor proporcione el nombre,titulo (si los Babe) y numero telefonico de la persona que ha estado en contacto. Nombre: Titulo: Numero de teldfono: En pagina(s) separada por favor describa su queja. Usted debe incluir detalles especificos, tales como nombre(s), fecha(s), hora(s), numero(s) de ruta, informacion de testigos y cualquier otra informacion que nos ayude en nuestra investigacion de su(s) denuncias. Proporcione cualquier otra documentacion que sea pertinente a esta queja. Secci6n V Firma: Fecha: [NOTA: la ciudad no puede aceptar este formulario de queja sin firma.] Por favor, envie por correo el formulario completado a: Transportation Department Attn: Title VI Complaints 2008 Enterprise Dr. Round Rock, Texas 78664 Attachment B - Fixed Route Maps 24 Round Rock - Howard Station, Route 50 Mm3mb 01,adt�as NN ❑ Cb __ fib.= 1 l;� 1 It nit Rd '112 El + KiphPn r�r �1si c cttte SSlv.d '175 X14 o l d s`1tt 173` 0 U 174 115 R o Round Rock R Transit Center C L ani • - v G attis-S ch ool" {?hrd- ® Sti t.j. .1-2 45 �+ y 45 ❑ rna Blvd au _ tdF tion Cl Transit Stops �Q ❑ Points of Interest A Park&Ride ¢- 174 O Proposed tr u f �iyt gc '�P� Transit Route am—Round Rock-Howa.'�r statiory,r:@ proposed) tfh. ry CapMetro 243(existing) i � ROl1N0 ROCK TEXAS F,f • 1 - .; CapMetro Red Line(L*t Rdil),50 rnaner >'ti �Sourees. �nnrr�r� icrc ni�+n ni n•CTI Roun,ddRtoc� Circulato,r �Route 51.,E. ,'1 �►1d St,David'siRou R _ � �. RockH Urrnd l2nok A r. G - v C O ,k ZA, 0- p� ti t r � ,wry � •'1 11`x, �t�� €O 1 c Oc s Garden Patti D�4O' E'(1t'k N � ■ ' Rri HEB p T` d E t S lay Madsen .rill ty I 5 i >>real owCenter S1- s Yttrci Dr t= � 'ry �r jr�311i11 Xing vwl I U Wa mart L 172, _ - - __GnUnt� __. r-.�. HEB _ ��,¢�' Henna F M-1325E V, Target Blvd W �ou�s _ _ 45 5 etra Transit Route Round Rock Circulator,51 (proposed) t~ Stops 'Points of Interest l , Park&Ride ROUND ROCK IFXAti V Stops Proposed """ `�` ` • Sources:Esn,DeLorme, Attachment C - ADA Paratransit Service Application 27 JR90UNDADA Paratransit Eligibility Application ROCK TEXAS NSIT Round Rock Paratransit Service is for individuals with a disability which prevents them from independently traveling on the fixed route service either all of the time orsome ofthetime.The Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)outlines specific criteria to determine eligibility for paratransit services;therefore,an application and an in-person eligibility review are required to determine an applicant's individual eligibility. If you need any type of alternative format of this application or have any questions please contact(S12)218-7074. To apply for this service,you and your healthcare professional must complete this application.Othersupportive documentation may be included with your application. The information you provide may be shared with othertransit providers to facilitate yourtravel in other areas. Please read and follow these instructions. 1 • You complete Part A:Applicant Information& Release • Your healthcare professional completes Part B: Healthcare Provider Verification.The applicant MAY NOT complete this section. A healthcare professional authorized to complete Part B: Healthcare Provider Verification include, doctors of medicine,doctors of osteopathic medicine,doctors of chiropractic, registered nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, certified nurse specialist,certified registered nurse anesthetists,clinical social worker,and physical,speech, occupational, and massage therapists. 2 • Once ALL paperwork is complete,you may either: o Mail to or deliver in person to: City of Round Rock,ATTN:Transit Coordinator, 2008 Enterprise Drive, Round Rock,Texas 78664 o Fax to: (512) 218-5536 o Email to: clee@roundrocktexas.gov • ORIGINALS ARE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED—if your original completed application is not mailed,then you MUST bring the originals with you to the in-person interview - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - 3 • All information received in this application will be kept CONFIDENTIAL 4 • You will receive your eligibility determination within 21 calendar days from the date ALL of the following are completed: o Original full application and verification received o In-person interview o Any additional requested information is received by staff o Any applicant who has completed the above steps but has not received an eligibility determination letter,within 21 days,will be entitled to unlimited use of the paratransit service until you are notified your eligibility determination. ADA Paratransit Eligibility Application IROUND ROCI<TEXAS NSIT PART A:APPLICANT INFORMATION &RELEASE (please print) Step 1:General Information Last Name First Name MI Street Address Apt# Gate Code City/State/Zip Gender []Male ❑Female Date of Birth Email Primary Phone Number ❑Home ❑Cell ❑Work Secondary Phone Number ❑Home ❑Cell ❑Work Emergency Contact Name Relationship Emergency Contact Phone ❑Home ❑Cell ❑Work Step 2: Disability Information 1. What disability have you been diagnosed with? 2. Does your disability prevent you from using the fixed route bus service? ❑Yes ❑No If yes, please explain: 3. Is your disability considered permanent? ❑Yes ❑No If no, how long do you expect to have this disability: 4. Does your disability change from day-to-day or seasonally? ❑Yes ❑No If yes, please explain: r RADA Paratransit Eligibility Application ROUND ROCI<TEXAS TRANSIT Step 3: Mobility Information 1. What is the closest bus stop to your home? 2. Do you used the fixed route bus service now? ❑Yes ❑No ❑Sometimes If no or sometimes, please explain: 3. Are you able to travel to the bus stop by yourself? ❑Yes ❑No ❑Sometimes If no or sometimes, please explain: 4. Are you able to board the busby yourself,with or without the use of the accessible ramp? ❑Yes ❑No ❑Sometimes If no or sometimes, please explain: S. Do you need someone to accompany you when you travel outside the home, i.e. personal care attendant,someone designated or employed to specifically help with personal needs? ❑Yes ❑No If yes, please explain: 6. Does weather affect your ability to use the fixed route bus service? ❑Yes ❑No If yes, please explain: 7. Do you use any of the following mobility aids or specialized equipment? ❑Yes ❑No If yes, please select all that apply: ❑Wheelchair,Type ❑Walker,Type ❑Scooter ❑Crutch(es) ❑Brace(s) ❑Support Cane ❑White Cane ❑Service Animal ❑Oxygen El Prosthesis ❑Communication Board ❑Other ADA Paratransit Eligibility Application ROUND ROCI<TEXAS TRANSIT 8. Have you ever received any travel training? Dyes ❑No If yes,who provided the training: Step 4:Applicant Certification I certify all information contained in PART A of this application was completed by me or my authorized representative and is true and correct. I agree to notify the City of Round Rock of any changes in my status,which may affect my eligibility to use the service. I understand I will be required to attend an in-person eligibility review. I have read and fully understand the conditions for service outlined in the ADA Complementary Paratransit Plan and agree to abide by them. I also understand failure to adhere to the policies and procedures will be grounds for revoking my application and the right to participate in the program. I agree that, if I am certified for Round Rock Paratransit Service, I will pay the exact fare, if required,for each trip. I understand and agree to hold the City of Round Rock harmless against all claims or liability for damages to any person, property, or personal injury occurring as a result of my failure to equip or maintain the safety of the adaptive equipment or service animal I require for mobility. I hereby authorize the release of verification information and any additional information to the City of Round Rock for the purpose of evaluating my eligibility to participate in the Program. Signature Date Authorized Representative Information Name Phone Number Relationship to the Applicant Signature Date This concludes the Applicant's portion of the application. The following pages MUST be completed by a Qualified Healthcare Professional. DO NOT SEPARATE - All parts of this application must be kept together and submitted together. IROUND ADA Paratransit Eligibility Application ROCK TEXAS ANSIT PART B: HEALTHCARE PROVIDER VERIFICATION (please print) Step 1: Purpose of this Verification Dear Provider: Your patient/client has requested eligibility for Round Rock Paratransit Service. To qualify for Round Rock Paratransit Service,the applicant's disability must prevent them from travelling independently on Round Rock Transit's fixed route service,either all of the time or some of the time. Disability alone and distance to and from a bus stop do not, by themselves, qualify a person for paratransit service. For the benefit of the applicant, please answer all applicable questions as fully and accurately as possible. All information will be kept strictly confidential,according to law. If you have any questions about the verification please contact the Transit Coordinator at(512) 218-7074. Step 2:Applicant Information Applicant Name Date Last Seen 1. Please describe the medical diagnosis, physical or cognitive disability 2. Please describe how the disability impacts the applicants use of fixed route service 3. Is the disability permanent? ❑Yes ❑No If no,what is the expected duration? 4. Is a personal care attendant required? ❑Yes ❑No 5. Does weather affect the applicant's ability to travel? ❑Yes ❑No If yes, please explain: ROUND ROCK TEXAS ADA Paratransit Eligibility Application i TRANSIT 6. Does the applicant have the ability to: Give addresses and phone numbers? Eyes ❑No Recognize a destination or landmark? ❑Yes ❑No Deal with an unexpected change in routine? ❑Yes ❑No Ask for, understand and follow directions? ❑Yes ❑No Step 3:Certification Last Name First Name MI Phone Number Fax Number Title License/Certification ID# Agency Affiliation Street Address City/State/Zip I certify the information contained in Part B is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I hereby verify the diagnosis of disability listed has been reviewed by me, is accurate and true,and represents the current condition of the applicant named in this application. Signature Date Texas State University k ❑Round Rock Campus Round Rock = ❑ Seton Medical Round Rock Premium Outlets❑ .;-se" Center Williamson �7 /�/ Baylor Scott&White Hospital ❑ � Austin Community College Transit Se V/�ce iHEB ❑�� n ?r R d 1'12 Texas A&M Health r41 Gh u ❑,Science Center I � Route 50-Round Rock/Howard Station Kipli ® J Route 51 -Round Rock Circulator � '- x Route 52-Round Rock/Tech Ridge Limited -� Route 980-Round Rock/Howard Express Route 243-CapMetro el c1 �-.. r-- CapMetro Red Line,50(Light Rail) '173 - ❑Stony Point High School Bus Stop Park&Ride 1�'�HBPIus1®� i i 9; ❑ Points of Interest — ❑Bluebonnet"T St.David's Hospital Round Trails ® Housing Authority Round Rock /j s Housing R ❑-Round Rock Serving Center �Sc�ool Authority` - Round Rock Public Library O �5enior,Cetter QB�aca Round Rock City Hall Round Rock Transit Center c C,. HEB ❑ -' O `>-- �� ❑ Housing Authority � ,Le'Michoacana 1:V1`Meat Ma ark ❑Clay May Recreation Cenntertl. u. s Sch0 0Success 1&9 atCts High School ry O ® WaimartDell sy_ToN LaFrontera ❑ TX i 172:1 tl --- 45 Emerson ❑Target ❑,HEB - The Art Institute of Austin �� TheSalvaton t, =t �' Army Family 10 !? Store ?5iatioP Olvd.- Michael Angelo's� Liquidation Channel nuc J zflit, e,t c _ o ¢ 1 - 1'' 0 Howard Station ,� �C t�a� Oiy�rr'bic New Life Church ° AVr ti'� i An'c,(t�h i Cry Tech Ridge a Route 50 - Round Rock/Howard Station Texas State University J Round Rock Campus ❑Seton Medical Center Williamson Round Rock Premium Outlets 0 Baylor Scott'&White Hospital t, Austin Community College HEB ❑ Round Rock Campus Texas A&M Health fi.l e r R rl 1-12❑Science Center Ch;,r,t � S �w C7 KtnhpnrJ a d l -0175 yd.�ett1e 1 73 1 I ❑Stony Point High School $� �li ��ny haw I 1 5HEB Plus!❑ _�.1 1 ❑ �j Bluebonnet❑ Housing Authority rRbun�dtRoc� Trails P6 lic LiUrary ❑..Round Rock Serving Center Y Round Rock Transit Stationca n -r. Round Rock City Hall -h6 -A Allan R Ba Senior Certer a LaMichoacana ❑ Housing Authority Meat Ma"ket o Success High School ;D 4 Gattis Schr.rl Rd o e'• � � ❑LaFrontera '172 15 Emerson❑ ti ,l.n-� L:4v tt 45 ❑ ❑The Art Institute of Austin -- The Salvation Army Family Store IG rf �y Station t31Vr,(1. 1 ®Route 50-Round Rock/Howard Station q. Route 243-CapMetro �kNe tr. _ CapMetro Red Line(Light Rail),50 U Af 1t z O Bus Stop rrr�lt �'� Q�q Park&Ride y' Howard Station ROUND ROCICTEXAS ❑ Points of Interest I 7 J t 'ark L 00 � Route51ag1,,R-bund Rock50-nulator �� Round Rock ,i;t��} note4aSt. Davids Round Round Rock Transit Round Rock PublieLibrary t LgN7� Rock Hospital High School hprr� Rock Center L ROUtld --Ac �R oc k C1 f-� Housing Authority ,Dr i.• Round Rock=City Hall ��. Allen R Baca r_� Y o 'Senior Center Gj ry� CL cra OrLy Fzott,i 1 � . Garden Oath DSo- H.EB ` ® Housing Authority T 1'w r r c Clay Madsen Lamichoacana(_,,, Q p C Recreation Center) � Q 4 Meat,Market n p alksi Success S lti o High Schooli'� xG �� S r, ti �0r� `p' n `r_ Yucca Dr - ry -k r )(in 9 Walmart Dell ) „1-111ciat"GeC� Y yc y�oad 1 i0 72 CdtiS�ty HEB - a F�1v d F Pal-1 32 5 F \N �oui tjenn Target 45 h 411%cr r ,�u diri . v —Route 52-Round Rock Circulator q� O Bus Stop Park& Ride Points of Interest Route 52 - Round Rockl Tech Ridge Limited h, m Round s Rock ;t Round Rock Transit Center ,ttl:School Rd 2 fi�t�45 gciw.,t R d - C - P LIV The Salvation Army.. Fam.IpStore The Art Institute of Austin-_ ,•i; 7q f35i DI-JI, ':t Michael Angelo: A Ga It G IUI, s C�•.. ��, Liquidation Channel JJ M Z 0-i. Wells 1 25, �1 0 Branch M a sr pfluget-ville Howard Station u 0 a"Ca p Transit Stops p�`v� C, Bus Stop �a Park&Ride �� El Points of Interest Tech Ridge Tranist Routes Route 52-Round Rock/Tech Ridge Limited Route 243-CapMetro ROUND ROCICTEXAS ?711t ' Route 980 Round Rock Express Extension erusny Creek Round Cedar — Round Rock Transit Center Park cr, - Gattis'r.h _if.. F. Tarin L-;f F__- ----- F.=rt: --.. 't&1va _ F11,620 7k .TALL E JX G^ — Anderson Millkr I?3.11 Wells P.:ryq-� e.ranc1) Anderso^,_tAP ra JoUyville Pflugcrvilie %n New Life Church Al .Irk f (t�Y'7"y 183'. b -_ rh C f erg oh.. � 1341 pc [1325) �Qr1A .�.. by W �-p S°+IIS ii o- GaR a � Rr'°dbp f� T yY c .r,.-GC1 �% k c° a' °fir F i' v 8 C an h1abOf r KS�h p a r Q, vNz4ti�rELo- X177 o„X17Municipal P:.i Li t ''Jest Lake �. �' i i- s, jf ? (fill, +m �� s, �c Creek tr, Fqcc nr,er_.it). j,Blvd d Rn H U'.t IIIc, Rollingv:ood { +M Au n Route 980 - Round Rock/Howard Express r �: Park & Ride 1111, r J ROUND ROCK TEXAS j i�,w;r I'�t I