SERVICE AREA AND HOURS
PHENIX CITY EXPRESS (PEX)
FIXED ROUTE PASSENGER GUIDE March 2019
The PEX Passenger Guide will provide helpful information to you regarding the PEX Fixed Routes. We encourage you to take advantage of the Phenix City Express's convenient bus schedule and routes. The PEX Fixed Route serves the city of Phenix City. It's an easy, inexpensive and convenient way to travel. PEX is for anyone who needs transportation, wants to protect the environment, or wants to save money on gasoline. Whether you are traveling to work, to school, or to shopping areas across town, PEX will get you where you want to go! If you have questions or need additional information about the PEX Fixed Route, you may call 877CALL-PEX or 877-743-3739. Thank you for riding the PEX Fixed Route Transit System.
*LRCOG uses FTA funds to assist in the operation of our transit system.
SERVICE AREA AND HOURS
Service Area: The PEX Fixed Route operates within a prescribed area inside the city limits of Phenix City and also travels into Columbus, GA to drop passengers off at a METRA stop to allow riders to transfer to a METRA bus. . The PEX Fixed Route has designated bus stops for the Phenix City Fixed Route. The fixed route buses will not make unscheduled stops.
Service Hours: Monday through Friday except holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Holidays When PEX Public Transit Will NOT Be Operating:
New Year Holiday (To be announced)
MLK's Birthday
Memorial Day
July Fourth
Columbus Day
Veterans' Day
Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
President's Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day
"I Saw the Bus": PEX Public Transit operates a fleet of 5 or more vehicles in the service area. This means that the bus you see may be assigned to a different route than yours, meaning that particular bus cannot stop to pick you up.
PEX PASSENGER FARES
Individual Fares:
Adults
$1.00
Senior Citizens (60 or older)/Handicapped
$0.50
Medicare/Medicaid Card with a valid picture ID
Children 5-17
$0.75
Children 4 & Under
Free
Fare Books: $14.00 $ 7.00
$11.25
YOU MUST HAVE EXACT CHANGE! Our drivers cannot make change. Fare books of fifteen tickets may be purchased from the driver. AGAIN, YOU MUST HAVE CORRECT CHANGE TO PURCHASE FARE BOOKS. Have correct fares ready and pay as you enter the vehicle. You MUST pay before you take your seat. After paying, take your seat quickly and buckle your seat belt so the route may continue. Drivers cannot allow passengers to ride without paying. No credits or refunds will be given.
TRAVEL TIPS FOR RIDING THE PEX FIXED ROUTE BUS
? Riders should be at the bus stop 3-5 minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. Please remember that the bus will board customers at designated bus stops only and depart at prompt depart time.
? Make sure you are at the bus stop as the bus approaches your stop. This will let the bus operator know that you wish to board. Watch carefully for the correct bus. A few of our bus stops are served by more than one bus, so make sure you are getting on the right bus. If you are not sure, ask the driver before boarding.
? Enter the bus and pay your fare. You may pay with cash or fare ticket. Fare boxes accept dollar bills and coins, but do not make change. BUS DRIVERS DO NOT CARRY CHANGE. YOU MUST HAVE THE EXACT FARE READY.
? BUSES WILL ONLY STOP AT SCHEDULED STOPS! NO UNSCHEDULED STOPS ARE ALLOWED!!!!!!!! ? Carry-on packages are welcome. However, you need to limit the number of packages to THREE. If you
bring more than three, you will not be allowed on the bus. Packages may not be stowed on floor, aisles, in front of bus near driver, or in unoccupied seats. Vehicles are not equipped for storage. Passengers are responsible for getting packages to and from the vehicle. The driver cannot leave the bus to assist passengers with packages. ? Service animals are allowed on the bus. ? Radios must be listened to through earphones ONLY. ? Eating, drinking, and smoking are NOT allowed on the bus. ? No unnecessary conversation with the driver is permitted. Drivers may discuss route information ONLY. ? Certain Items Cannot Be Carried On Public Transit Buses: Pets or animals (except service animals) are not allowed on the vehicle. Other items not allowed on the bus: open containers of food or drink, containers of gasoline, kerosene, vehicle batteries, and other hazardous materials. Portable containers of oxygen, for medical reasons, are allowed. Call 877-743-3739 (ext 217) if you have a question about an item you wish to carry onto the public transit vehicle. ? PEX officials have the right to refuse service or remove anyone who violates PEX travel tips or jeopardizes the comfort and/or safety of other customers. Any concern by drivers or passengers should be addressed to the Transit Director at 334-749-5264 ext 240.
TRANSFER POINTS
Each PEX Fixed Route has new transfer points. The transfer points allow you to transfer to the different PEX Fixed Routes. The following are the transfer points for each PEX Fixed Route:
North Side Route: Behind the Central Activities Center South Side Route: Behind the Central Activities Center You can transfer in one direction by asking the bus driver to provide you the appropriate transfer ticket. The transfer ticket can only be used for the date punched by the bus driver.
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS:
PEX Fixed Route offers ADA Accessibility for our customers with special needs. Service animals are allowed on the bus. Bus drivers will announce each stop before stopping to let passengers off and on each stop.
A. Phenix City Express (PEX) Reasonable Modification Policy
1. Purpose
The purpose of the reasonable modification policy is to ensure that PEX offers equal and effective opportunities and access to public transportation services for persons with disabilities and full compliance with the provisions of the Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
2. Policy
PEX is committed to providing equal access and opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities in all programs, services and activities. PEX recognizes that in order to have equally effective opportunities and benefits, individuals with disabilities may need reasonable modifications to policies and procedures. PEX will adhere to all applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable modifications, as necessary, to afford equal access to programs for persons with disabilities. PEX does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, participation in, or receipt of services and benefits under any transit program or activity. PEX will take appropriate steps to ensure that persons with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate.
No qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of PEX, or be subject to discrimination by PEX.
3. Reasonable Modifications
A reasonable modification is a change or exception to a policy, practice, or procedure that allows disabled individuals to have equal access to programs, services, and activities. PEX will make reasonable modifications to policies, practices and procedures when necessary to ensure access to transit services for qualified individuals with disabilities, unless:
Making the accommodation would fundamentally alter the nature of the public transportation service.
Making the accommodation would create a direct threat to the health or safety of other passengers. The individual with a disability is able to fully use PEX's service without the accommodation being
made.
For the purposes of this section, the term reasonable accommodation shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the term ``reasonable modifications'' as set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II regulations at 28 CFR 35.130(b)(7), and not as it is defined or interpreted for the purposes of employment discrimination under Title I of the ADA (42 U.S.C. 12111?12112) and its implementing regulations at 29 CFR part 1630.
4. Eligibility Criteria
An individual is eligible to be considered to receive a reasonable modification if that individual has: a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of such individual; a record of such impairment; or been regarded as having such impairment.
5. Requests for Reasonable Modifications
PEX shall make information about how to contact PEX to make requests for reasonable modifications readily available to the public through its website and rider policy guidelines. PEX shall follow these procedures in taking requests:
a. Individuals requesting modifications shall describe what they need in order to use the service. b. Individuals requesting modifications are not required to use the term ``reasonable modification''
when making a request. Personnel at PEX will determine if the request represents a reasonable modification and proceed in accommodating the request accordingly. c. Whenever feasible, PEX requests that individuals make such requests for modifications before PEX is expected to provide the modified service. d. Where a request for modification cannot practicably be made and determined in advance (e.g., because of a condition or barrier at the destination of a paratransit, demand response, or fixed route trip of which the individual with a disability was unaware until arriving), operating personnel shall make a determination of whether the modification should be provided at the time of the request. Operating personnel may consult with PEX's management before making a determination to grant or deny the request.
Requests for accommodation may be made either orally or in writing. The reasonable accommodation process begins as soon as the request for accommodation is made.
The request can be submitted in any written format. Alternative means of filing a request, such as personal interviews, phone calls, or taped requests, will be made available for persons with disabilities if unable to communicate their request in writing or upon request.
6. Interactive Process
When a request for accommodation is made, PEX and the individual requesting an accommodation must engage in a good faith interactive process to determine what, if any accommodation shall be provided. The individual and the PEX must communicate with each other about the request, the process for determining whether an accommodation will be provided, and the potential accommodations. Communication is a priority throughout the entire process.
7. Time Frame for Processing Requests and Providing Reasonable Modification
PEX will process requests for reasonable accommodation and then provide accommodations, where appropriate, in as short a time frame as reasonably possible. PEX recognizes, however, that the time necessary to process a request will depend on the nature of the accommodation(s) requested and whether it is necessary to obtain supporting information.
8. Granting a Reasonable Modification Request
As soon as PEX determines that a reasonable accommodation will be provided, that decision shall be immediately communicated to the individual. This notice must be in writing in order to maintain the required information for reporting purposes. Upon request, alternative means of response will be provided.
In choosing among alternatives for meeting nondiscrimination and accessibility requirements with respect to new, altered, or existing facilities, or designated or specified transportation services, PEX shall give priority to those methods that offer services, programs, and activities to qualified individuals with disabilities in the most integrated setting appropriate to the needs of individuals with disabilities.
9. Denying a Reasonable Modification Request
As soon as PEX determines that a request for reasonable accommodation will be denied, PEX will communicate the basis for the decision in writing to the individual requesting the modification. The explanation for the denial will clearly state:
a. the specific reasons for the denial;
b. any alternative accommodation that may create the same access to transit services as requested by the individual; and
c. the opportunity to file a complaint relative to the PEX's decision on the request.
10. Complaint Process
PEX has a process for investigating and tracking complaints from qualified individuals. These procedures shall be posted on the PEX's website and will be provided to any individual where the PEX has denied a request for accommodation. The process and any forms necessary to file a complaint are readily available from the web. Alternative means of filing complaints, such as personal interviews, phone calls, or taped requests, will be made available for persons with disabilities if unable to communicate their request in writing or upon request.
Any person who believes she or he has been discriminated against in obtaining a reasonable modification may file a complaint by completing and submitting a PEX's Reasonable Modification Complaint Form. PEX investigates complaints received no more than 30 days after receipt. Lee-Russell Public Transit (PEX) will process complaints that are complete. Once the complaint is received, the complainant will receive an acknowledgement of receipt. If more information is needed to resolve the complaint, PEX may contact the complainant. The complainant has 30 business days from the date of the letter to send requested information to PEX.
If PEX is not contacted by the complainant or does not receive the additional information within 30 business days, the PEX may administratively close the complaint. In addition, a complaint may be administratively closed if the complainant no longer wishes to pursue their case.
After PEX investigates the complaint, a decision will be rendered in writing to the complainant. PEX will issue either a Letter of Closure or Letter of Finding.
a. Letter of Finding ? This letter will summarizes the complaint, any interviews conducted regarding the complaint, and explains what actions will be taken by PEX to address the complaint.
b. Letter of Closure ? This letter will explain why PEX has determined that the complaint does not merit accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and that the complaint will be closed.
If the complainant disagrees with the decision of PEX, an opportunity to appeal the decision may be pursued provided the complaint files notice of appeal within 21 days of the initial decision of PEX.
In the event of appeal, the complainant will be granted all due process, including the ability to be present additional evidence, present the case in person during an appeal hearing, and to be represented by counsel.
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