Resolution 07-28: UTA BLVD. SCARES ME!
| Number | 07-28 |
| Description | Invest in more busses and be ADA compliant |
| Authored by |
Charlie Lin Office of Students with Disabilities |
| Sponsored by |
Amanda Penry |
| Date Submitted | Tuesday, October 16, 2007 |
| Date Considered | Tuesday, March 4, 2008 |
| Committee | Committee Affairs |
| Result | n/a |
| Remarks | FAILED |
| Whereas | Transportation remains an issue on the UTA campus for students, faculty, and staff; and |
| Whereas | There are a limited number of buses and few that can lift large wheelchairs; and |
| Whereas | Many of the wheelchairs that students are using will not fit onto the ramps of the shuttles; and |
| Whereas | Students with disabilities, especially students that are blind or utilize wheelchairs, are afraid and not able to safely cross UTA Blvd., |
| Be It Further Resolved That | UTA invest in more buses to provide for a safer and friendly campus to all students. |
| Be It Further Resolved That | All new shuttle buses be universal design and be capable of lifting wheelchairs of all shapes and sizes allowing easy access into shuttle buses. |
| Be It Further Resolved That | That an increased period of time be allowed elaspe between new purchases, so as to cover the increase costs. |