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The Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged will be holding its next business meeting on Thursday, September 25th at 9:30AM in the Monticello Conference Room #105 of the Barry Building, Tallahassee, FL, and via Microsoft Teams. The agenda meeting packet is posted on the Calendar page.
For those wishing to provide public comments, please complete the comment form (located on the final page of the meeting packet) and return to Karen Somerset via email at Karen.Somerset@dot.state.fl.us prior to the meeting. Speakers must direct their public comments on agenda items only for the first segment of the agenda. Public comments may be on any topic during the second segment. All public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker.
Please let us know if you have any questions about this information.
New Reporting Requirements – Receiving and Investigating Reports of Adverse Incidents in Paratransit Services
During the 2024 Legislative session, Section 427.021, F.S. was introduced, requiring transportation service providers contracting with local governments to establish procedures for receiving, investigating, and reporting adverse incidents involving individuals with disabilities. These reports must be submitted quarterly to the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged.
At its December 11, 2024, meeting, the Commission approved the Model Procedures for Reporting Adverse Incidents in Paratransit Services and the Adverse Incident Report Form. Providers are encouraged to integrate these procedures into their existing practices and clarify any undefined terms in their policies.
The first reporting period is from January 1 to March 31, 2025. Reports are due to the Commission by April 30, 2025, using the Adverse Incident Report Form throughout the reporting process.