Transportation Standards Bus Stops and Shelters Where the City develops design criteria for bus stops and shelters, the City shall consult the Accessibility Advisory Committee, the public, and persons with disabilities in the development of accessible design criteria considered in the construction, renovation, or replacement of bus stops and shelters. Where applicable, this will include any steps that will be taken to meet the goal of accessible bus stops and shelters. Where the City has entered into arrangements with a person respecting the construction of bus stops and shelters, the City will ensure that the person participates in the consultation process. Taxicabs The City shall: Consult with the Accessibility Advisory Committee, persons with disabilities and the public to determine the proportion of on-demand accessible taxicabs required in the community Identify progress made toward meeting the need for on-demand accessible taxicabs including any steps to be taken to meet the need; Ensure that owners and operators of taxicabs are prohibited from charging a higher fare or an additional fee for persons with disabilities and from charging a fee for storage of mobility aids or mobility assistive devices; and Ensure taxicabs have vehicle registration and identification information on the rear bumper of the taxicab, and available in an accessible manner to passengers with disabilities. Design of Public Spaces Standards (Accessibility Standards for the Environment) The City is committed to designing public spaces that are free from barriers and accessible to all persons we serve. The City will comply with the Design of Public Spaces Standards with respect to public spaces that are newly constructed or redeveloped, including: Recreational trails and beach access routes Outdoor public use eating areas
Transportation Standards Bus Stops and Shelters Where the City develops design criteria for bus stops and shelters, the City shall consult the Accessibility Advisory Committee, the public, and persons with disabilities in the development of accessible design criteria considered in the construction, renovation, or replacement of bus stops and shelters. Where applicable, this will include any steps that will be taken to meet the goal of accessible bus stops and shelters. Where the City has entered into arrangements with a person respecting the construction of bus stops and shelters, the City will ensure that the person participates in the consultation process. Taxicabs The City shall: Consult with the Accessibility Advisory Committee, persons with disabilities and the public to determine the proportion of on-demand accessible taxicabs required in the community Identify progress made toward meeting the need for on-demand accessible taxicabs including any steps to be taken to meet the need; Ensure that owners and operators of taxicabs are prohibited from charging a higher fare or an additional fee for persons with disabilities and from charging a fee for storage of mobility aids or mobility assistive devices; and Ensure taxicabs have vehicle registration and identification information on the rear bumper of the taxicab, and available in an accessible manner to passengers with disabilities. Design of Public Spaces Standards (Accessibility Standards for the Environment) The City is committed to designing public spaces that are free from barriers and accessible to all persons we serve. The City will comply with the Design of Public Spaces Standards with respect to public spaces that are newly constructed or redeveloped, including: Recreational trails and beach access routes Outdoor public use eating areas
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