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VEHICLE FACT SHEET | Revised 10/19

ACCESS Transportation Systems

PHONE: (412) 562-5353 or TTY 711

650 Smithfield Street

Centre City Tower, Suite 440

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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VEHICLE FACT SHEET

ACCESS service is provided with a combination of 4-15 passenger, lift-equipped vans and

sedans owned, operated and maintained by ACCESS service providers.

All ACCESS service

providers must comply with specific requirements including insurance, maintenance, driver

training, and vehicle safety and accessibility standards.

VEHICLE SAFETY

Vehicle safety requirements include:

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Current Pennsylvania State Inspection

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Fire extinguishers, first aid kits, safety triangles and marked emergency exits on vans

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Maintainance plans that meet or exceed minimum DOT / FTA requirements

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Current certified lift inspections

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Pre and post trip inspections by drivers

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Meet or exceed American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements

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Functioning communication & technical equipment

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Interior/exterior cleanliness

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Proper interior vehicle temperature

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Compliance with State & Federal regulations

MONITORING AND OVERSIGHT

Service providers must implement U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) requirements

for Commercial Motor Vehicles in compliance with state law and applicable regulations and

policies of the Port Authority of Allegheny County and the Pennsylvania Department of

Transportation (PennDOT) including:

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Compliance with Hours of Service and fatigue awareness training requirements

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Submitting a current U.S. DOT medical certificate for all covered drivers

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Maintaining and inspecting required safety and emergency equipment

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Maintaining pre and post trip inspection records and documenting corrective action

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Providing current certificates of qualifications for mechanics performing state inspections,

and retain evidence of ongoing qualifications

All aspects of safety and compliance with all regulatory requirements are monitored. Multiple

audits are routinely conducted including:

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Annual maintenance audits

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Maintenance to Federal Transportation Administration standards

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U.S. DOT compliance

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ADA compliance