Lyft officials said the company is exempt from the Americans with Disabilities Act and doesn’t have to cater to people with nonfolding wheelchairs.
In 2018, Ansel Lurio found himself trapped in a snowstorm after leaving a dentist appointment in Westchester …
In 2020, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) received a grant application from the Transit Planning 4 All program to inclusively plan and implement a mobility on demand solution with and for older adults and people with disabilities.
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Approximately 61 million U.S. adults—one quarter of the adult population—live with some form of disability. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other laws, regulations, and guidance aim to protect the rights of people with disabilities, prohibit discrimination based on …
Not long ago, riders on buses and trains across the world paid their fares with tokens. Eventually, tokens were replaced by sophisticated electronic swipe and tap cards and tickets, which are the primary fare media today. Several agencies now use …
Transit agencies across the country are testing mobility-on-demand (MOD) projects in order to evaluate whether or how such pilots could be part of their long-term service plans. This includes integrating private options into agencies existing trip planning applications, using a …
New privately-run mobility services are now ubiquitous in many urban regions. These include ride-hailing (e.g., Uber, Lyft, and Via) as well as on-demand micro-mobility services such as shared electric scooters and bicycles. While these services are private ventures, companies and …
Sound Transit and King County Metro teamed as sub-recipients on a project led by Los Angeles Metro (LA Metro) to demonstrate the viability of a partnership with a private sector transportation network company to increase access to transit through the …
Can subsidized ridehailing increase access to public transit, especially for people who are economically or socially disadvantaged? Almost since ridehailing’s—also known as transportation network companies (TNCs)—advent, observers have expressed both concern and optimism about its implications for transit ridership. In …
In October 2019, Eno launched a report series focused on evaluating key research questions and considerations for the pilots. These included understanding how to develop models for service contracting between private TNCs and public transit agencies, developing data sharing agreements …
Originally posted by The Center Square – The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) announced a pilot program called “Ride Now” that will give applicants over the age of 65 and individuals with disabilities six free $20 vouchers a month access …
What are some inclusive mobility options for individuals with disabilities and older persons? TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, April 5th, 2022 from 11:30-1:00 PM EST that will identify key components of inclusive mobility. Presenters will examine systems around …
What is the transit agency’s role in developing micromobility solutions? TRB is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern that will address how transit agencies can partner with organizations to deploy micromobility options. …
