Article Publication Date:
12/1/2014
Summary:
The Federal Transit Administration released a report that examines the accessibility, cost efficiency, and effectiveness of public transit for passengers with disabilities. The report provides an assessment of public transit and offers suggestions for improvements that align with the Americans with Disabilities Act standards. This report uses 12 case studies to analyze the state of current paratransit practices and highlight the most successful models.
Topics:
Accessibility
Types/Tools:
Populations:
Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities; Physical Disabilities; Psychiatric Disabilities/Mental Illness
Sources:
Programs/Initiatives:
N/A
States:
Contact
Federal Transit Administration
Office of Research, Demonstration, and Innovation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, East Building, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:
866-377-8642
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/66741