as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 02/01/2021 03:18pm
A bill for an act
relating to transit; requiring certain training for transit operators on assisting
passengers; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 473.375, by adding a
subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 473.375, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
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(a) The council must ensure that vehicle operators
who provide regular route bus service receive training on assisting persons with disabilities
and mobility limitations to enter and leave the vehicle. The training must cover assistance
in circumstances where regular access to or from the vehicle is unsafe due to snow, ice, or
other obstructions.
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(b) The council must consult with the Transportation Accessibility Advisory Committee
on the training.
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This section is effective the day following
final enactment and applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey,
Scott, and Washington.
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