What does ADA say about wheelchair transport on public transit vehicles?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law in 1990 by President George Bush Sr., does contain requirements specific to wheelchair access, location, and the strength of wheelchair tiedown devices. An excerpt from the ADA follows: 1192.23 (d) Securement devices (1) Design load. Securement systems on vehicles with GVWRs of 30,000 pounds or above, and their attachments to such vehicles, shall restrain a force in the forward longitudinal direction of up to 2,000 pounds per securement leg or clamping mechanism and a minimum of 4,000 pounds for each mobility aid. Securement systems on vehicles with GVWRs of up to 30,000 pounds, and their attachments to such vehicles, shall restrain a force in the forward longitudinal direction of up to 2,500 pounds per securement leg or clamping mechanism and a minimum of 5,000 pounds for each mobility aid. (2) Location and size. The securement system shall be placed as near to the accessible entrance as practicable and shall have a clear floo
