ADA Complaint Policy
Information on how to file and ADA complaint.
Board Adopted March 25, 2015 Title II and III of the American Disability Act of 1990 (ADA) provides that no entity shall discriminate against an individual with a disability in connection with the provision of transportation services. The law sets forth specific requirements for vehicle and facility accessibility and the provision of service, including access to fixed route bus and complementary paratransit service. The Mass Transportation Authority is committed to providing safe and reliable transportation to all people without discrimination based on disabilities. Marie StewartADA Coordinator
Mass Transportation Authority
1401 S. Dort Highway
Flint, MI 48503
Phone: (810) 780-8883
Email: mstewart@mtaflint.org
Mass Transportation Authority Responsibility
If the Mass Transportation Authority receives a complaint regarding discrimination against an individual under the ADA, we will respond within 30-days of receiving the complaint and will work to resolve the issue with the complainant as quickly as possible. This may involve legal assistance and/or mediation. We will document all of the process including the resolution and will notify our MDOT project manager of the complaint and the resolution. We will keep the complaint and all related documents on file for at least one year. We will keep a summary of all complaints filed for at least five years. Records will be made available to MDOT upon request. A flyer describing the complaint procedure will be posted in all public buses and facilities.What information should my ADA complaint include?
Provide the following information:- Your full name, address, the telephone numbers where we can reach you during the day and evening, and the name of the party discriminated against (if known);
- If known, the name of the person you believe has committed the discrimination;
- A brief description of the acts of discrimination, the dates they occurred;
- Other information you believe necessary to support your complaint, including copies (not originals) of relevant documents
- Information about how to communicate with you effectively. Please let us know if you want written communications in a specific format (e.g., large print, Braille, electronic documents).
How do I file an ADA complaint online?
Complete the online complaint form. You will receive a reply email confirming that your complaint has been received within 48 business hours. Please keep a copy of your complaint and the reply email for your records. If you do not receive a reply email, please contact MTA’s Customer Service Department at (810) 767-0100.If you would like to file a general complaint, and it does not involve race, color, national origin, or disability, please click here.
What happens after my complaint is received?
After the complaint is received, we will inform you of our action, which may include:- Contacting you for additional information or copies of relevant documents;
- Working with you to resolve the issue;
- Referring your complaint for possible resolution through the ADA Mediation Program; or
- Referring your complaint to another federal agency with responsibility for the types of issues you have raised.
How can I find out the status of my complaint?
We will review each complaint carefully. If you have not heard from us within three weeks, please contact us at MTA’s Customer Service Department at (810) 767-0100.Alternative Formats
The MTA is dedicated to providing safe, reliable transportation services to all persons within Genesee County. MTA strives to provide information in formats that all passengers can use. The ADA Complaint Form, Policy, and other information are available in alternate formats including:- Braille
- CD
- 14 Point Large Print