Washington, D.C. – The Accessible Transportation Resource Center (ATRC) hosted its second Steering Committee meeting on May 6, 2024.
Thirteen of the twenty committee members attended the meeting in DC and six joined virtually. Staff from the Administration for Community …
The Federal Register published the Department’s final rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which applies to State and local governments, to improve web and mobile application (app) access for people with disabilities. The rule clarifies …
The COVID-19 pandemic left many persons with disabilities and older adults without reliable transportation to access essential goods, medical care, and social engagements. Issues of social isolation for older adults were exacerbated with the emergence of COVID-19 because transportation service …
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is leading a Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) study called Accessible Public Bus and Rail Passenger Information for Riders with Vision Disabilities. This project will develop a transit agency guide for improving how …
Virtual workshop opportunity from Easterseals!
Workshop Description
This workshop provides transit professionals and managers with the information and tools to develop a comprehensive approach to conducting accurate paratransit eligibility determinations. This workshop will provide participants helpful tips and best practices …
The US Department of Transportation recently published important information on transportation accessibility and equity. Check out the links below to learn more.
The Rudin Center for Transportation Policy and Management at NYU, supported by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, recently released a report on the MTA and system accessibility. The report documents the history, recent developments, and ongoing challenges, and focuses on data …
On January 2, 2024, VRT will launch Beyond Access, a new regional service for adults aged 60+ and persons with disabilities. Beyond Access will provide no-cost, shared-ride, curb-to-curb transportation for those who qualify Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to …
Washington, D.C. – December 4, 2023. The Accessible Transportation Resource Center (ATRC) is thrilled to announce that we have held our first steering committee meeting.
The ATRC is a technical assistance center sponsored by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) …
Join FTA at a webinar on Tuesday, December 19, at 1 PM ET., to learn about the Fiscal Year 2024 All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) funding opportunity. The program supports transit agencies in retrofitting legacy rail systems to improve …
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the availability of $343 million in Fiscal Year 2024 federal funding to make it easier for people with disabilities and mobility needs to access some of the nation’s oldest and busiest rail transit systems …
December 20, 2023 | 1:00 PM Eastern
The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center will host an Office Hours on December 20th focused on the importance of access to transportation in tribal communities. The Cherokee Nation Transit, Choctaw Tribe of …
