DJ 202-PL-58

                                             Jun 9 1993 (stamp)



Mr. Francis Masson
Accessible Services Coordinator
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District
1600 Franklin Street
Oakland, California 94612

Dear Mr. Masson:

     This letter responds to your inquiry regarding the
applicability of Department of Justice regulations to signage at
your transit district's bus stops and to printed materials
produced by your transit district.

     The ADA authorizes the Department of Justice to provide
technical assistance to individuals and entities having rights or
obligations under the Act. This letter provides informal
guidance to assist you in understanding the ADA's requirements.
However, it does not constitute a legal interpretation or legal
advice and it is not binding on the Department of Justice.

     Your letter asks about requirements for signs at bus stops
which provide route and schedule information, timetables, maps,
etc. You also inquire into which, if any, of the published
materials you offer must be printed in accessible formats for
persons with vision impairments.

     The applicable federal regulation in this area was issued by
the Department of Transportation. Under DOT's regulation, both
public and private entities must make available to individuals
with disabilities adequate information concerning transportation
services. This obligation includes making communications and
information available by accessible formats and technology (e.g.,
Braille, large print, TDDs, etc.), to enable users to obtain
information and schedule service. For more detail, see the
enclosed DOT regulation at 49 C.F.R. 37.167(f) at page 45640 and
page 45755 ("Construction and Interpretation" Appendix).


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     For more information, please contact the Department of
Transportation at (202) 366-9306.

     I hope this information is useful to you in understanding
the requirements of the ADA.

                             Sincerely,




                          John L. Wodatch
                             Chief
                       Public Access Section



Enclosure
     DOT Regulation for Individuals with Disabilities



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