FRESNO - The City of Fresno has agreed to resolve findings of violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at the Fresno Amtrak intercity rail station, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. The rail station, located at 2650 Tulare Street, is owned by the City of Fresno and serves passengers using trains to reach destinations up and down the San Joaquin Valley.

Under the agreement announced today, the city made accessibility modifications to exterior and interior portions of the station, including repairs to curb ramps, the waiting room, and the station’s restrooms. This agreement is part of a nationwide effort by the Department of Justice to improve accessibility at the nation’s rail stations. In 2020, the Department of Justice also entered into a nationwide settlement with Amtrak regarding ADA compliance at its stations.

“This agreement is a part of the Department of Justice’s ongoing efforts to bring entities that own or operate intercity rail stations into compliance with the ADA,” U.S. Attorney Talbert said. “Our office is pleased these changes have been made and will continue seeking to ensure that conditions at the station afford equal access to transportation, including as future remodeling takes place.”

Assistant U.S. Attorney Emilia P. E. Morris handled this investigation. The U.S. Attorney’s office for the Eastern District of California is committed to investigating alleged violations of the ADA. Individuals who believe they may have been victims of discrimination may file a complaint in writing with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, online at www.ada.gov, or by calling the Department of Justice’s toll-free ADA information line at 800-514-0301 or 833-610-1264 (TTY).