More Access for Individuals with Disabilities Resources
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.
Read More >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.
Read More >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.
Read More >Source: League of American Bicyclists
Describes the importance of safe bicycle infrastructure and connected bicycle networks in increasing the safety and accessibility of bicycling as a transportation and recreational option.
Read More >Moving to a Complete Streets Design Model: A Report to Congress on Opportunities and Challenges
Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Details efforts to advance Complete Streets as its approach for funding and designing the majority of Federally funded roads to improve safety and accessibility for all road users.
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PBIC is observing Pedestrian Safety Month by sharing resources, webinars, and other tools to help advance safety for people who walk, bike, and use other nonmotorized modes.
Read More >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.
Read More >Source: FHWA Fostering Multimodal Connectivity Newsletter
Describes a community-based partnership driven project to develop mobility solutions for an environmental justice neighborhood that lacked adequate bicycle or pedestrian infrastructure.
Read More >Source: America Walks
Presents research and key findings around tribal culture, existing infrastructure for walking and rolling, and the legal applicability of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Read More >Source: Transportation Research and Education Center
Considers the concept of accessibility from four dimensions, how access to transportation affects well-being, and current challenges and opportunities for accessibility research.
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