MN HF3697

Establish design specifications for transit shelters including engineering standards, wind and weather protection, warming capability where feasible, and full accessibility for elderly and persons with disabilities.

Require transit authorities to consult with the Transportation Accessibility Advisory Committee when establishing shelter design specifications.

Maintain bus stops and transit shelters in good working order with weekly inspection of automatic doors, graffiti removal, and snow/ice removal to ensure accessibility.

Require the Metropolitan Council to retrofit or replace all revenue service buses by January 1, 2011 so the first boarding step is at an easily accessible height, in consultation with the Transportation Accessibility Advisory Committee.

Apply special transportation service bus requirements to Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties.