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Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Inc. (hereinafter, known as “TCAT”) is a transit provider operating in semi-rural Tompkins County, NY, population 105,740, and the City of Ithaca, the county seat, with a population of 32,108.  (Source: U.S. Census, 2020 ), and operating less than 50 vehicles in peak service.   TCAT contracts with Gadabout Transportation Services, Inc. (hereinafter, known as “paratransit subcontractor” or “Gadabout”) to provide its parallel service as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. As such, Gadabout’s paratransit services are covered in this document. Per ADA requirements, complementary service must be provided within ¾ mile on either side of each fixed route as well as ¾ miles radius at the end of each fixed route. In 2023, TCAT provided 2.2 million annual trips across its urban, campus and rural fixed routes. Gadabout’s ADA service provided approximately 30,000 annual rides.   As a publicly funded entity, TCAT will ensure that its subc...

It is the policy of Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Inc. (hereinafter, known as “TCAT”) to prevent and eliminate discrimination among all of its operations and services as well as all aspects of employment. All Department, Divisions, Offices, and Bureaus will plan, develop, and implement their programs and activities so that no person is subjected to unlawful discrimination based on race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or Vietnam era veteran status. This policy fully incorporates throughout all of TCAT’s operations the requirements of applicable State and Federal laws and executive orders to prohibit any discriminatory practices, procedures, and policies. All administrators, managers, supervisors, and employees are directed to comply with these laws and orders. TCAT is committed to maintaining an agency which recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensi...

TCAT Policy: Public Notice for Fare Increases and Major Service Reductions Purpose: To establish a procedure to solicit public comments on proposed fare increases and proposed major service reductions, as required by federal and state regulations.   Objectives: The aim of this policy is to avoid disparate impact on persons of color, persons with low-income as generally defined by 150 percent of the poverty rate and LEP populations, based on U.S. Census and other data. To give the public sufficient notice to learn about and to comment on proposed fare increases, other fare-related adjustments and proposed major service reductions so that TCAT can incorporate public feedback into decision-making. To give TCAT reasonable flexibility to alter seasonal, temporary, provisional, and other non- regular types of transit service while informing the public as far in advance as possible. A. Definitions: 1.Fare changes a) Fare increases or decreases mean ...

Title VI guarantees fair treatment for all people. Learn more. · If you know of someone or you need a language translator, call TCAT at (607)277‑7433 or Gadabout at (607)273­‑1878. · 如果您需要语言翻译，请拨打(607)277‑7433致电TCAT或拨打(607)273­‑1878致电Gadabout。 · 만약 한국어 통역이 필요하시면, TCAT에 (607)277-7433 혹은 Gadabout에 (607)273-1878로 전화하십시오. · Si Usted necesita un interprete, por favor llame a TCAT (607)277‑7433 o Gadabout (607)273­‑1878. · Если вам нужен вызов переводчик: TCAT (607)277‑7433 Gadabout (607)273‑1878. · Si vous avez besoin d’un traducteur de langage, téléphonez à TCAT au (607)277‑7433 ou à Gadabout au (607)273­‑1878.