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This document outlines a transition plan designed to comply with Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act, ensuring accessibility and non-discrimination in programs and activities. Prepared by the Chicago Transit Authority's General Operations Division in conjunction with the Chicago Area Transportation Study, the "Transition Plan to Meet Federal Section 504 Regulations" details specific steps and timelines for achieving compliance. It provides a framework for identifying barriers to accessibility and implementing modifications to policies, practices, and facilities. This plan serves as a historical record of efforts to integrate accessibility considerations into the Chicago Transit Authority's operations, reflecting a commitment to equal opportunity and inclusion for individuals with disabilities. While specific details may be outdated, the document offers valuable insight into the early implementation of disability rights legislation within a major public transportation system. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate yo