Consent & Authorization Form (Complete and Sign both sections)
I hereby agree to participate in the San Mateo County Transit District (“SamTrans”)’s Travel Training Program and . . .
I hereby give permission for SamTrans volunteer Mobility Ambassadors to provide travel training based on the individualized goal and plan established by the Trainee and SamTrans. I understand that travel training involves walking within the community, crossing intersections, and riding buses and/or Caltrain under different weather conditions. I also understand that SamTrans, and its employees, agents, contractors, volunteers, and/or the Trainer, make no promise that I will be able to use public transportation independently upon completion of the SamTrans Travel Training Program. I have had the opportunity to discuss the SamTrans Travel Training Program with the Accessible Services Program Coordinator as part of the pre-travel interview and to ask questions. I understand and agree that the decision to use public transportation alone or without assistance after completion of the SamTrans Travel Training Program rests with me as the Trainee. I understand and agree that I am responsible for my bus and/or train fares during the travel training sessions. I hereby waive and release SamTrans, its employees, board members, contractors, agents, volunteer Mobility Ambassadors and the Trainer for any damages or injuries I sustain while participating in the SamTrans Travel Training Program, except with respect to damages, injuries or other liabilities caused by the gross negligence or intentional misconduct of the Trainer and/or SamTrans, its employees and/or its agents. If any provision of this agreement is held to be unlawful, void or for any other reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.