The City of St. Louis is working to develop its first citywide mobility plan in decades, Mayor Tishaura Jones’ office announced Tuesday. This plan seeks to make it easier for everyone — drivers, pedestrians, bikers and public transit users — …
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 National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) is pleased to announce the 2024 Rural Community Innovations: Transportation Planning Grant. This new opportunity will offer funding for rural and tribal communities to engage in planning activities to identify current …
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 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 …
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 …
The Department of Justice’s National Institute of Justice released its FY24 Older Adult research solicitation, which can be found at https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-nij-2024-171942. The deadline for submissions is April 15, 2024.
The solicitation seeks applications for the funding of rigorous research …
Applications for the 2024 AARP Community Challenge are due March 6. Nonprofits and governmental entities can apply for small grants to fund quick-action projects to enhance livability for people of all ages, including through transportation and mobility improvements. Learn more …
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 …
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.…
