San Clemente, ADA Non-Compliance, California 2018
LOS ANGELES
The City of San Clemente has agreed to comply with federal law after replacing two bus routes with a Lyft ridesharing service, the US government announced today.
Since October 2016, San Clemente has provided reduced-fare rides through the Lyft ridesharing service for persons along two discontinued bus routes. However, the city's actions have raised serious questions about its commitment to equal access for people with disabilities.
According to the US government, individuals with disabilities who needed wheelchair-accessible vehicles could not use San Clemente's Lyft program because it did not offer such vehicles from October 2016 to March 2018.
The settlement agreement requires San Clemente to take several steps to ensure that its program complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities will have equivalent access to the program, including the ability to reserve wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
Assistant United States Attorney Acrivi Coromelas of the Civil Division's Civil Rights Section handled this matter.
For more information on the ADA or this settlement agreement, please call the toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 or (800) 514-0383 (TDD), or access the ADA website at http://www.ada.gov.
This year marks the ADA's 30th anniversary. The US government – including the US Attorney's Office – plays a central role in advancing the nation's goal of equal opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for people with disabilities.
The City of San Clemente has agreed to comply with federal law by ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to its transportation program. The settlement agreement requires San Clemente to take several steps to ensure that its program complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Defendant: The City of San Clemente
Criminal Charges: ADA Non-Compliance
City and State: San Clemente, California
Exact Date: The investigation began in October 2016 and continued until March 2018
Sentence or Outcome: The City of San Clemente has agreed to comply with federal law and take several steps to ensure that its program complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Dollar Amounts: None
Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Public Corruption|Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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