What are some inclusive mobility options for individuals with disabilities and older persons? TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 from 11:30-1:00 PM Eastern that will identify key components of inclusive mobility. Presenters will examine systems around …
“Conversations about equity dominated the American Planning Association National Conference held in New Orleans in April. Inequality has risen to the forefront of policy discussions, spinning off debates around the usual suspects: access to opportunity, gentrification and displacement, affordable housing, …
The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has had a profound effect on transportation planning. TRB will host a webinar on Thursday, February 10, 2022 from 2:00-3:30 PM Eastern that will identify how transportation agencies can plan strategically while accounting for multiple challenges …
How can transportation agencies measure their diversity and inclusion efforts? TRB is hosting a webinar on Thursday, February 3, 2022, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM Eastern that will provide an overview of current diversity and inclusion efforts utilized by large, …
Demand-response transportation (DRT) often fills the gaps in transportation for those who cannot drive. DRT is typically door-to-door service and can include Dial-a-Ride, ADA …
The city’s former transportation accessibility czar starts as the MTA’s first ever Chief Accessibility Officer on Thursday after a brief stint in the private sector where he landed in hot water with the city’s Conflicts of Interest Board.
Quemuel “Q” …
America Walks, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit national organization works to advance safe, equitable, accessible, and enjoyable places to walk and move by giving people and communities the resources to effectively advocate for change. On Wednesday, December 9th, America Walks …
The Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG) – the lead planning organization for Greater Portland Maine – formed an inclusive committee that created a regionally implemented Inclusive Transportation Planning Toolkit for the Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System (PACTS). Additionally, a …
Jaime McKay, a 2018-2019 TP4All grantee team lead with the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration, has been selected as one of Transit Magazine’s 2020 40 Under 40 – an annual recognition noting outstanding young individuals making a difference …
The “Strategies for Promoting Civic Engagement in Inclusive Transportation Planning” series presents key tips for enhancing inclusion through civic engagement strategies.
This brief explores community mapping, a tool for identifying various assets and resources within a specific geographical area through …
The meeting is being held by the Winston-Salem Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, a federally designated agency that works on transportation planning in an area that takes in Forsyth County and nearby parts of Stokes, Davidson and Davie counties.
Employing an advisory group of residents who were older adults and people with disabilities, the project sought to create a path to embedding inclusive, participatory elements in transportation planning and to find strategies for surmounting transportation obstacles for these populations. …
