HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1999-456CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 99-456
ESTABLISHING A MINIMUM AGE DIAL -A -RIDE RIDERSHIP POLICY FOR
YOUTH ON THE METROLINK SYSTEM
WHEREAS, on September 7, 1999 the City Council adopted a policy establishing a minimum
ridership age on the Plymouth Metrolink Dial -A -Ride system; and
WHEREAS, the policy was not to be effective until a public information meeting was held with
Transit customers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council provided an opportunity for public input on the age policy at the
October 19, 1999 City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, after considering public input, it was the determination of the City Council that an
amendment be made to the policy for children transported to/from public/private schools for
kindergarten through sixth grade.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA: That the following policy is hereby established and will
become effective November 1, 1999:
Children under the age of ten must be accompanied by a responsible party at least
13 years of age. The minimum age shall not apply to students enrolled and being
transported to/from a public/private school to attend kindergarten through 6th grade.
If a child restraint seat is required by law, the responsible party must provide the
seat and is responsible for proper seat securement. Only vehicles with appropriate
seat belts installed will accept children that require child restraint seats. Children
governed by this policy will ride free.
Adopted by the City Council on October 19, 1999.
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