2016 Trends Report Topic Spotlight: Shared Ride Services
Comments OffShared Ride services and their use by older adults and people with disabilities is the focus of this Topic Spotlight, one of seven transportation issues reported on in the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center 2016 Transportation Trends Report. The complete report discusses trending topics—significant issues that affect the availability of accessible transportation in communities—identified…
2016 Transportation Trends: A Look at the Year’s Top Mobility Challenges & Opportunities
Comments OffThis report discusses trending topics—significant issues that affect the availability of accessible transportation in communities—identified by the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) in 2016. Selected topics include: • Americans with Disabilities Act • Accessible Bikeshare • Crossing Jurisdictional Boundaries • First Mile/Last Mile • Safety • Section 5310 • Shared Ride Services The…
Coordinated Transportation Planning Information Brief: Requirements, Strategies, and Tools for Meaningful Engagement for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Comments OffThis information brief examines federal Section 5310 requirements related to meaningful engagement of older adults and people with disabilities in the transportation planning process. The second part of the brief reviews strategies used in public meetings, stakeholder groups, and engagement exercises, and identifies pros and cons of different types of engagement methods depending on their…
A Cost-Benefit Model for Travel Training
Comments OffThis resource is a synopsis of the cost-benefit model for travel training. The model budget includes line items and a formula to ascertain distinct costs and benefits of travel training services to trainees, the community, and funders.
Building Relationships Between Mobility Managers & Centers for Independent Living
Comments OffA compilation of the strategies and activities used in the Mobility Management Independent Living Coaches program from Centers for Independent Living or IL coaches to inform mobility managers and other transportation professionals about disability issues.
Transportation Education Curriculum
Comments OffA Curriculum to Build the Knowledge of Educators, Human Services, Families, and Transit regarding Transportation Education and Travel Instruction The goal of this transportation education curriculum is to provide educators, transit professionals, families, and others with strategies for integrating transportation content, including travel instruction, into the educational experience for students, including students with disabilities. The…
Toolkit for the Assessment of Bus Stop Accessibility and Safety
Comments OffThis “how-to” toolkit addresses optimal bus stop design including a comprehensive assessment tool. Topics covered: shelter design, lighting, security, pedestrian environment, signage, wayfinding, technology, urban/rural considerations, and organizational collaboration.
Facts about Service Animals and Transportation Poster
Comments OffThis poster contains brief information on ADA service requirements for service animals as well as customer and operator responsibilities.
Transit Customer Rights & Responsibilities Bookmark
Comments OffThis bookmark details the rights guaranteed to transit customers under the ADA and the responsibilities passengers have when using community transportation.
Paratransit Customer Rights & Responsibilities Bookmark
Comments OffThis bookmark lists the rights guaranteed to paratransit customers under the ADA and the responsibilities passengers have when using ADA paratransit.