Case Timeline

May 2015: The MBTA published a list of 85 Accessibility Initiatives that they have committed to completing within the next 1 to 3 years. These initiatives can be found here.
May 2014: A workplan is drafted based on the areas of improvement mentioned in the 2013 Joint Assessment.
2014: The second Joint Assessment is signed, it assessed the porgress made since the Settlement and since the 2010 Joint Assessment. It also noted the areas the MBTA still needs to improve.
2010: The first Joint Assessment is signed, looking at the progress made by the MBTA since the Settlement Agreement, and future steps that need to be taken.
July 30, 2006: The Settlement Agreement took effect and is active for five years, until both parties agree that the conditions sought by the agreement have been satisfied, or by order of the Court upon the application of one or more of the parties
June 15, 2006: A fairness hearing was held and the Court approved the Settlement Agreement.
April 3, 2006: The Plaintiffs and the MBTA settled the lawsuit and signed the Settlement Agreement.
July 2005 – May 2006: Plaintiffs and GBLS attorneys participated in negotiations with Dan Grabauskas, who had recently been appointed general manager of the MBTA.
February 17, 2004: The Court certified the plaintiffs’ proposed class in the lawsuit. Because of this certification, the ruling is binding on all persons with mobility and sensory disabilities.
2003 – 2004: Plaintiffs and GBLS attorneys participated in talks and negotiations with the MBTA.
July 25, 2002: The Plaintiffs brought civil action for declaratory and injunctive relief against the MBTA alleging that the MBTA was not complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act.