Accessibility Tools & Guidelines

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ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles

Information on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility guidelines for bus, rail and other mass transit systems.  The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) is proposing to revise and update its accessibility guidelines for buses, over-the-road buses and vans.  Public comments on the proposed revisions are due by November 23, 2010.

Including People with Disabilities In Coordinated Transportation Plans

Information about the importance of involving people with disabilities involved in transportation planning due to their first-hand experience traveling in their communities and their knowledge of the ease of access to and usability of available transportation. This link opens a PDF document.

Universal Design & Accessible Transit Systems: Facts to Consider When Updating or Expanding Your Transit System

Fact sheet from Easter Seals Project ACTION on accessibility features and concepts to consider when making purchasing decisions for transportation infrastructure and equipment. This link opens a PDF document.
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