More Access for Individuals with Disabilities Examples


Creating Connections: Opportunities for Safe Routes to School Programs to Support High School Students with Disabilities

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
Explores how Safe Routes to School programs can support high school students with disabilities, featuring examples from Minnesota and Oregon.
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Sidewalk Mapping for Pedestrians with Disabilities Navigation Workshop Summary

Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Offers a summary of a 2022 workshop focused on research needs for sidewalk mapping.
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Notable Changes in Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines Final Rule

Source: US Access Board
Highlights notable changes in updated Public Right-of-Way (PROWAG) Accessibility Guidelines Final Rule.
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Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) Announcement

Source: USDOT, USDOJ
Announces anticipation of adoption of PROWAG to update and expand the existing 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act guidance.
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Delivery Cyborg Pushed Off Toronto, Canada Streets Over Safety and Accessibility Concerns

Source: Treehugger
Reports that 10-pound delivery cyborgs (a robot-like machine piloted remotely by a human using a computer and a joystick) are banned from Toronto, Canada streets.
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San Francisco, CA: E-Scooter Program for People with Disabilities

Source: Next City
Reports that Bird is expanding a pilot to make adaptive e-scooters and e-wheelchairs available for shared use on San Francisco streets.
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The Evolution of E-scooter Parking Management in Austin, Texas

Source: FHWA Fostering Multimodal Connectivity Newsletter
Describes how a city planned around the wave of dockless devices, and established regulations for their use and parking to ensure safe access to sidewalks and public rights-of-way for all users.
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International Case Studies

Source: Pedestrian Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
To improve conditions for bicycling and walking in the United States, it is often helpful to consider advancements in nonmotorized transportation from around the world. The PBIC has compiled a listing of international bicycling and walking resources,
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Complete Streets

Source: Pedestrian Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
Complete streets are designed and operate to enable safe and convenient access for all users. Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities are able to safely move along and across a complete street.
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Funding

Source: Pedestrian Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
Funding for bicycle and pedestrian activities is administered through Government Agencies and Non-government Sources, such as private not-for profit groups and advocacy organizations.
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