Transportation Providers & Communities
ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles
American Public Transportation Association (APTA)
Better Public Transportation for Everyone
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.
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.
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.
Easter Seals Project ACTION's Distance Learning Seminar Series
Improving Transit Equity, Streamlining Operations
Mobility Devices on Transportation Services
Mobility Planning Services (MPS) Institute
Paratransit Requirements for DOT Funded Fixed-Route Service Operated by Private Entities
Premium Charges for Paratransit Services
Project ACTION Projects & Funding
Information that helps the transportation industry increase mobility for people with disabilities, and its current projects and funding opportunities.
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.
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.
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.