Big waves will be the only concern we have about Leslie. Already the waves from Leslie are reaching parts of the east coast, but I expect those waves to build later this weekend and early next week as she makes her closest pass by New England Monday or Tuesday. Hurricane Leslie is in the Atlantic far east of Florida but headed towards Bermuda. Hurricane Michael sits halfway between the United States and Africa and is forecast to move north and not affect any land. For questions regarding RPTA’s Civil Rights policies, please contact the RPTA’s General Manager at (985)-651-1141.September is the peak of hurricane season and right now we have two storms in the Atlantic with perhaps a third later today. An LEP person is defined as one who does not speak English as his or her primary language and has a limited ability to read, write, or understand English.Īny person who believes that he or she, individually, or as a member of any specific class of persons, has been subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin (Title VI), or on the basis of disability (ADA), or on the basis of limited ability to read, write, or understand English (LEP) as noted below may file a written complaint with the River Parishes Transit Authority, 149 Woodland, Laplace, LA 70068. ![]() The RPTA follows Executive Order 13166 in identifying and engaging Limited English Proficiency (LEP) populations to ensure their involvement and knowledge of transportation planning and projects in and around their communities. National origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. RPTA operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, and In accordance with these requirements the RPTA will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in RPTA’s services, programs or activities. Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, State and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation. The River Parishes Transit Authority (RPTA) prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in transportation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) operates services without regard to race, color, and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and follows Executive Order 13166 in identifying and engaging Limited English Proficiency (LEP) populations to ensure their involvement and knowledge of transportation planning and projects in and around their communities. Please contact the RPTA General Manager at (985)-651-1141. The RPTA will provide information in accessible formats upon request. Persons scheduling such a trip must let the dispatcher know that the PCA will also be riding. No fare will be assessed to a personal care attendant (PCA) who is traveling with an eligible elderly and/or disabled person who cannot ride by themselves. The driver of each vehicle will assist the boarding and unboarding of wheelchair passengers in operating the lift, securing the wheelchair and depositing fares. Reasonable Modifications/Special Accommodations for Handicapped Persons Reasonable Modifications/Accommodations Procedures This will help the RPTA increase efficiency in transporting persons to and from job sites during early morning and late afternoon hours. RPTA is encouraging the public to schedule non-work related trips between 9:00AM and 3:30PM. Please leave a message if there is no answer. Speak to a dispatcher who will assist callers in scheduling a trip. ![]() Phone lines are open 8:30AM-5:00PM, Monday-Friday and 8:30AM-1:30PM Saturday. Passengers may call the local office number 98 to schedule a ride. Click Here for Septem(Labor Day) Service Notice NoticeĬlick Here for AugRPTA Board Meeting NoticeĬlick Here for Feasibility Analysis RFP Public NoticeĬlick Here for Feasibility Analysis RFP – Addendum 1
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