What rules must rapid rail operators follow in acquiring rail vehicles?
A public entity, operating a fixed route system, that makes a solicitation after August 25, 1990 to purchase or lease a new or used rapid rail vehicle for use on the system, must acquire a vehicle that is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs. (§37.79) A public entity may purchase or lease a used vehicle for use on its fixed route system that is not readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities if, after making demonstrated good faith efforts to obtain an accessible vehicle, it is unable to do so. (§37.81) If a public entity operating a fixed route system remanufactures a rapid rail vehicle so as to extend its useful life for five years or more or makes a solicitation for such remanufacturing, or purchases or leases a rapid rail vehicle which has been remanufactured after August 25, 1990, the vehicle must be accessible. The rules make it clear that remanufacturing is to include changes to the str
