Transportation Providers & Communities

ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles

Information on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility guidelines for bus, rail and other mass transit systems.
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American Public Transportation Association (APTA)

Organization that represents large and small public transportation authorities and providers throughout the nation.
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Better Public Transportation for Everyone

Brochure on technologies to improve accessibility and service of public transportation.
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DAV Transportation Network

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) operates a nationwide volunteer transportation network to transport veterans with disabilities to VA medical facilities. See the DAV Hospital Service Coordinator Directory to contact your nearest HSC for help.

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Department of Transportation's (DOT) Digital Document Center

Online access to documents on a wide range of transportation-related issues from the DOT Publications Library.

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Designing Sidewalks & Trails for Access

Guidebook created to provide planners, designers and transportation engineers with a better understanding of how sidewalks and trails should be developed to promote pedestrian access for all users, including people with disabilities.

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Easter Seals Project ACTION's Distance Learning Seminar Series

Extends its range and scope of FREE learning opportunities through a series of Distance Learning events offered as audio conferences featuring distinguished guest speakers who are experts in the topic to be discussed.
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Improving Transit Equity, Streamlining Operations

Brochure regarding technologies that benefit the transportation disadvantaged.
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Mobility Devices on Transportation Services

Online technical assistance resources related to the use of mobility aids on transportation services.
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Mobility Planning Services (MPS) Institute

Brings together community teams of leaders from the disability world and transportation industry to share information and strategies to improve access to transportation services in their communities.
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Paratransit Requirements for DOT Funded Fixed-Route Service Operated by Private Entities

Disability law guidance regarding Federal Transit Administration 5311 funds to a private entity operating a fixed route service.
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Premium Charges for Paratransit Services

Information on whether a transit operator is permitted to establish "premium charges" for complementary paratransit services that exceed the minimum requirements established by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Project ACTION

Provides resources to help the transportation industry increase mobility for people with disabilities.
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Project ACTION Projects & Funding

Information that helps the transportation industry increase mobility for people with disabilities, and its current projects and funding opportunities.

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Public Involvement Techniques for Transportation Decision-Making

Information on making meetings and information accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensuring participation by the disability community, which is essential in public transportation and highway planning.

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United We Ride

Information on a broad range of transportation service options designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities, older adults and others.
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Toolkit for Assessing Bus Stop Accessibility & Safety Two- Part Training Session

Accessibility specialist Don Kloehn will conduct a two-part training May 7 and May 21 from 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET on the use of Project ACTION's how-to manual which provides guidelines for optimal bus stop design.

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Toolkit for the Assessment of Bus Stop Accessibility & Safety

This how-to manual from Easter Seals Project ACTION provides guidelines for optimal bus stop design including a comprehensive assessment tool. Addresses shelter design, lighting, security, pedestrian environment, signage, wayfinding, technology, urban/rural considerations and organizational collaboration.

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  • The White House
  • USA.gov: The U.S. government's official web portal.