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ArticlesDecember 17, 2019

UTA 'Community Rides' Gives Real-World Skills to Students with Autism

The agency spoke to students and staff at Spectrum Academy, a charter school for students with high-functioning autism.

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ArticlesDecember 16, 2019

The prominence of cycling as a mobility solution in Europe

Against the framework of this year's Polis conference in Brussels, we take a look at how bicycles are growing in usage to connect with public transit, or not.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2019

Detectable Warning Systems releases new ADA-compliant products

The offerings provide advanced rigid composite material solutions with “tactile cues” for either cast-in-place or surface applied construction and safety applications.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2019

AC Transit adding 36 MCI accessibility-friendly commuter coaches

Ultimately, the coaches will be the backbone of AC Transit’s efforts to eliminate commuter gridlock across three of the Bay Area’s most congested bridges.

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2019

TransLink adding tactile, braille signage at bus stops

Will also be looking at developing a wayfinding technology pilot that will help customers better navigate the system using data sent directly to a phone or tablet.

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Transit Dispatchesby Ron BrooksDecember 4, 2019

Why public transit needs accessibility advocates

It seems that transit has a love-hate relationship with advocates, and many disability community advocates feel the same way about transit. 

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2019

Chicago region's transportation fails people with disabilities, seniors: Study

New report issued by the Metropolitan Planning Council makes 32 recommendations for improvement in eight different categories. 

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2019

E-scooter video depicts how sidewalk use impacts people with disabilities

In video, Portlanders with disabilities share how illegal e-scooter sidewalk riding and improper parking impact their safety.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2019

University of Texas project aims to improve transportation for older adults

Using a national grant to improve transportation for older adults living in assisted-living communities across the Dallas area.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2019

4 pilots selected for City:One Indianapolis Challenge

Developed by Ford, the community-centered initiative will explore a city’s transportation needs and then collaborate on new solutions.

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