The Accessibility Policy and Planning Committee authorized a Paratransit Call Center Working Group to be formed to develop standards and or recommended practices to address issues relating to Paratransit Call Centers.  A working group has been set up with FTA participation to move this initiative forward.

Work plan and Assignments for Paratransit Call Center WG

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Chair:ÂTammy Haenftling, DART (Dallas)

Last Meeting:ÂAugust 13-14, 2008, Austin, TX

Next Meeting:  November 12 (9:00 to 4) - November 13 (9:00 to noon), Tempe, AZ

 

 

Membership is made up of a broad representation of transit system, contractors, representatives from the disability community and business members.  Anyone interested in helping to build industry standards for Paratransit Call Centers please contact:

Jeff Hiott, Program Manager

jhiott@apta.com

p. (202)-496-4881