Priority Seating & Securement Area

The priority seating/securement areas are intended for riders with disabilities and senior riders.

Securement Belts

· Securement belts are recommended, but riders using mobility devices are not required to have their device secured.

· Operators must assist with securement only upon request from the rider

When Not in Use by Priority Riders

· May be used by other riders when not needed by riders with disabilities or senior riders.

· Operators shall ask other riders to relocate if the space is needed to provide priority access.

Large Items in Priority Areas

· Riders with carts, strollers, luggage, or other large items should move to another location if the space is needed.

· Large items must not block aisles or create additional safety concerns and must be collapsed if necessary.

Strollers in the Priority Seating / Securement Area

Strollers may remain open with the child secured inside and parked in the Priority Seating / Securement Area under the following conditions:

· The parent/guardian/caregiver must maintain control of the open stroller at all times.

· The child must remain secured in the stroller for the duration of the ride.

· The parent/guardian/caregiver must maintain the open stroller in a manner that does not block aisles or interfere with other riders.

· The parent/guardian/caregiver is requested to relinquish priority seating to riders with disabilities and senior riders who need to sit in that area.

· If the vehicle becomes too crowded, the parent/guardian/caregiver will need to remove the child from the stroller, and fold/stow it until they alight.

· Children with disabilities are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act and are permitted to ride in an open stroller at all times.

Bicycles in the Priority Seating / Securement Area on Light Rail Vehicles

· Bicycles must be stowed in the priority seating/securement area.

· Priority access is given to riders with disabilities.

· If space becomes limited:

o Riders with bicycles should make room for riders with disabilities.

o Riders should reposition as needed while maintaining safe and secure control of their bicycle.