ADA Essentials for Transit Board Members: Fundamentals of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Comments OffA resource for board members, bus, rail, and paratransit staff, public officials, community planners, advocates, and anyone seeking basic information on the ADA as it relates to public transportation.
Accessible Transportation in Rural Areas
Comments OffThis resource sheet examines strategies for rural areas including: coordinated systems, volunteer networks, vouchers, and flex routes. Concludes with contact information for organizations currently working on rural transportation issues.
Accessible Pathways to Bus Stops & Transit Facilities
Comments OffThis Findings in Brief includes a definition of accessible pathways, recommends community stakeholders for the local accessibility planning process, and summarizes how communities can create more accessible pathways to public transportation.
Accessible Pathways & Livable Communities Pocket Guide
Comments OffThis pocket guide contains concepts for communities to consider when improving transportation facilities, sidewalks, and routes to transit.
Accessibility Design Guide for Bus Rapid Transit Executive Summary
Comments OffThe report describes accessible design elements that apply to BRT systems from both the regulatory perspective of the ADA and the concept of universal design.
Accessibility Design Guide for Bus Rapid Transit Volume 1
Comments OffVolume 1 provides guidance and possible solutions for incorporating accessible design elements necessary to meet or exceed ADA accessibility requirements. Also identifies accessibility issues common to BRT systems.
Accessibility Design Guide for Bus Rapid Transit Volume 2
Comments OffVolume 2 contains ADA compliance checklists for BRT facilities design and construction. The checklists are based on the current ADAAG requirements.
Effective Snow Removal for Pathways and Transit Stops
Comments OffThis 24-page booklet highlights innovative policies and strategies used by U.S. and Canadian communities to improve accessible pathways and transit stops during winter weather.