104 STAT. 338 PUBLIC LAW 101-336—JULY 26, 1990 42 USC 12131 note. (b) RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER REGULATIONS.—Except for "program accessibility, existing facilities", and "communications", regulations under subsection (a) shall be consistent with this Act and with the coordination regulations under part 41 of title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (as promulgated by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare on January 13, 1978), applicable to recipients of Federal financial assistance under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794). With respect to "program accessibility, existing facilities", and "communications", such regulations shall be consistent with regulations and analysis as in part 39 of title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations, applicable to federally conducted activities under such section 504. (c) STANDARDS.—Regulations under subsection (a) shall include standards applicable to facilities and vehicles covered by this subtitle, other than facilities, stations, rail passenger cars, and vehicles covered by subtitle B. Such standards shall be consistent with the minimum guidelines and requirements issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board in accordance with section 504(a) of this Act. SEC. 205. EFFECTIVE DATE. (a) GENERAL RULE.— Except as provided in subsection (b), this subtitle shall become effective 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act. (b) EXCEPTION.— Section 204 shall become effective on the date of enactment of this Act. Subtitle B—Actions Applicable to Public Transportation Provided by Public Entities Considered Discriminatory PART I—PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OTHER THAN BY AIRCRAFT OR CERTAIN RAIL OPERATIONS 42 USC 12141. SEC. 221. DEFINITIONS. As used in this part: (1) DEMAND RESPONSIVE SYSTEM. —The term "demand responsive system" means any system of providing designated public transportation which is not a fixed route system. (2) DESIGNATED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. — The term "designated public transportation" means transportation (other than public school transportation) by bus, rail, or any other conveyance (other than transportation by aircraft or intercity or commuter rail transportation (as defined in section 241)) that provides the general public with general or special service (including charter service) on a regular and continuing basis. (3) FIXED ROUTE SYSTEM.— The term "fixed route system" means a system of providing designated public transportation on which a vehicle is operated along a prescribed route according to a fixed schedule. (4) OPERATES.—The term "operates", as used with respect to a fixed route system or demand responsive system, includes operation of such system by a person under a contractual or other arrangement or relationship with a public entity.
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