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1 MINIMUM <br /> - BEST PRACTICES RECOMMENDATIONS <br /> (Effective 04/01/00) <br /> emergencies. Each agency should plan in accordance with terrain, geography, weather patterns, <br /> and demographics of the area in which the agency operates. <br /> XIII. PREMISES LIABILITY <br /> 1. A system shall be in place to receive and act on operator/maintenance staff input regarding <br /> route service and bus stop locations. Safety committee (or other appropriate committee) <br /> shall be advised of operator concerns for review, recommendations and monitoring. <br /> 2. Permits or written authorization shall be obtained from appropriate governing bodies (city, <br /> county, state)for each signed bus stop location. If permits or authorizations are not normally <br /> offered by the appropriate governing body, a letter advising them of planned action shall be <br /> sent and retained in agency files. Access permits shall be obtained when stops are placed on <br /> private property. <br /> XIV. OTHER ISSUES <br /> 1. Paratransit services may be curb-to-curb or door-to-door. If door-to-door services are offered, <br /> physical site reviews should be conducted in advance of first pickup to ensure workable safe <br /> conditions and reasonable access consistent to ADA issues and concerns. <br /> 2. All operators shall be trained in safe lifting and wheelchair maneuvering as needed in order to <br /> prevent operator and passenger injury. Operators shall receive training and information <br /> regarding various disabilities. <br /> 3. If vanpool services are offered the agency will participate in the WSTIP Vanpool Committee <br /> and follow WSTIP Vanpool Standards. <br /> 4. All agency contracts are required to contain the following: <br /> a. Indemnification and hold harmless clause(s) protecting the agency <br /> b. Adequate insurance requirements for general and auto liability and other appropriate <br /> coverages <br /> c. Transit agency named as additional insured on a primary basis on contractor/vendor's <br /> liability policy <br /> d. Requirement that additional insured endorsement (form CG2010— B), and <br /> certificates be provided by contractor/vendor prior to commencement of contract <br /> e. Renewal insurance certificates will be obtained as needed. <br /> I 4 8 <br /> Page 6 of 6 <br />