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 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 Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) and the Transit Planning 4 All (TP4A) partners undertook this research effort to better understand the landscape of inclusive transit planning for people with disabilities and older adults by agencies and organizations beyond …
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 …
The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center has published a new technical assistance brief: “Transportation enables older adults and individuals with disabilities to access and sustain paid employment or volunteer work activities. Transportation options can vary considerably depending on the …
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 …
According to 2022 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) eight in 10 people with disabilities were not part of the labor force, with their diagnoses precluding many from employment. But there has been progress. The percentage of …
To promote equity in public transportation, the U.S. Department of Transportation has published a Request for Information (RFI) in the Federal Register to seek public comment on ways to improve the accessibility of public transportation facilities for people with disabilities.…
FTA announced the availability of $4.7 million in Fiscal Year 2023 competitive grant funding for projects that improve access to vital services for older adults and people with disabilities, and in low-income communities.
Speakers: Transit Planning 4 All Project Team
Date: August 24, 2023
If you’ve ever wanted an introduction to inclusive planning, this is the webinar for you! Transit Planning 4 All is an inclusive and coordinated transportation-planning project that funded a
The “Virtual Roundtable” series presents best practices and strategies for successful inclusive planning. This series hosted 4 Roundtables with former grantees to discuss topics of Partnerships, Communication, Engagement Strategies, and Measuring Success.
This Brief explores how agencies can …
Washington, D.C. – July 31, 2023. The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA), along with its partners at the UMass Boston Institute for Community Inclusion, USAging, and DJB Consulting, was awarded the Accessible Transportation Resource Center (ATRC); a grant award …
