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Appendix O <br />CERTIFICATION OF EQUIVALENT SE. <br />ERVICE <br />The hereby assures and certifies that its demand <br />(Name of Agency) <br />responsive service offered to individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, <br />is equivalent to the level and quality of service offered to individuals without disabilities. Such <br />service, when viewed in its entirety, is provided in the most integrated setting feasible and is <br />equivalent with respect to: <br />(1) Response time; <br />(2) Fares; <br />(3) Geographic service area; <br />(4) Hours and days of service; <br />(5) Restrictions on trip purpose; <br />(6) Availability of information and reservation capability; and <br />(7) Constraints on capacity or service availability. <br />In accordance with 49 CFR 37.27, public entities operating demand responsive systems for the <br />general public which receive financial assistance under sections 16(b)(2) or 18 of the Urban Mass <br />Transportation Act must file this certification with the appropriate state program office before <br />procuring any inaccessible vehicle. Such public entities not receiving UMTA funds shall also file the <br />certification with the appropriate state program office. Such public entities receiving UMTA funds <br />under any other section of the UM T Act must file the certification with the appropriate UMTA <br />regional office. This certification is valid for no longer than one year from its date of filing. <br />Moses Carey, Jr <br />(Name of Authorizeri official) <br />Chairperson, Orange County Corrmissioners <br />Mde) <br />_lr- / <br />-52- <br />