Reiskin, et al. v. RTD, 14-cv-03111-CMA-KLM
Plaintiffs alleged RTD light rail trains do not provide the required space to allow at least two persons using a wheelchair or other mobility aid to access the train and have sufficient room to ride the train without interfering with the maneuvering space of others getting on and off the train.
The Department of Transportation regulations require that each light rail train have at least two wheelchair locations that provide 30″ x 48″ of clear floor space, which does not unduly restrict passenger flow. See 49 C.F.R. § 38.83.
On November 18, 2014, CCDC and four of its members who use wheelchairs filed a class-action complaint, seeking to get the Court to order RTD to provide the required 30″ x 48″ clear floor space for at least two passengers who use wheelchairs or mobility aids that also allows for maneuvering space for other passengers.
On November 14, 2016, the Parties requested the Court to certify the class and approve the settlement agreement. The Court issued its Preliminary Approval Order on April 3, 2017. For the full settlement agreement, see Exhibit 1 to the Unopposed Motion for Certification of a Class for Settlement Purposes Only and Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement Agreement.
The documents below explain what occurred in the case.
On July 10, 2017, the Court granted Plaintiffs’ Unopposed Motion for Final Approval of Class Action Settlement Agreement. At long last, we have reached a settlement agreement in this case that has been approved by the Court. Please watch for upcoming information concerning what to do if you have a complaint about any of RTD’s services (light rail, fixed route bus, commuter rail, Access-a-Ride or any other accessibility issues related to RTD services). It is very important that you follow the complaint procedure carefully. Thank you all for bringing this important case.