Research & Statistics: Transportation: Disability.gov

The 1975 Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Program (section 5310) has played an important role in filling gaps in accessible transportation services. This report provides a transportation policy analysis of state transportation services designed to meet the needs of elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities. The analysis looked at state management plans that were in place prior to the passage of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act (SAFETEA-LU) to establish a consistent baseline among states which can be used to measure the programs' impact and progress in achieving national goals. This link opens a PDF document.

Research on transportation issues for aging Americans from AARP.

Information from the N.O.D./Harris 2000 Survey of Americans with Disabilities regarding access to transportation, which is often a predictor of employment, political participation, access to entertainment, socializing and religious attendance.

Yearly reports from the U.S. Department of Transportation on complaints related to air travel and people with disabilities.

The Center for Transportation Excellence's materials and links to topical transportation issues, including accessibility.

Provides access to datasets generated by the Executive Branch of the Federal Government. Data is offered in two forms: a "raw" data catalog for instant downloading and a tools catalog, which provides hyperlinks to tools that allow you to mine datasets.

Online access to documents on a wide range of transportation-related issues from the DOT Publications Library.

Information on the FTA's program providing funding to States for the purpose of assisting private nonprofit groups in meeting the transportation needs of the elderly and persons with disabilities.

ITSA promotes research, deployment and operation of intelligent transportation systems through leadership and partnerships with all stakeholders.

NCAT's goal is to improve best practices in making transportation system accessible.

Conducts research, engineering and development activities to help shape new technologies, improve service delivery and expand decision-making options for people with disabilities and their families.

Develops, promotes and delivers training and education programs for the public transit industry on a multitude of topics, including paratransit. Tuition fees waived for federal, state and local government employees who work in the transportation or related areas.

Information on making meetings and information accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensuring participation by the disability community, which is essential in public transportation and highway planning.

Works to improve transportation safety, usability and independence for people who remain seated in their wheelchairs when traveling in public, school and private motor vehicles.

General information from the Rural Institute on Disabilities at the University of Montana on research and demonstration programs, including the use of a voucher system.

The Transportation Research Board created a report on how transportation systems may be improved for the transportation disadvantaged.

This book celebrates and describes the nation's steps on the road to accessible transportation and charts a path to a future of empowered, independent communities of full mobility for all. This link opens a PDF document. The book is also available in Word format.

In 2009 more than 3,500 stakeholders from all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia participated in the United We Ride National Dialogue. The National Dialogue asked the question, What ideas can improve access to affordable and reliable transportation for people with disabilities, older adults, and people with limited incomes? At the conclusion of the National Dialogue, an Independent Panel of Fellows of the National Academy of Public Administration identified emerging themes and key recommendations for the Federal Interagency Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM). This report contains a summary and analysis of those recommendations. The complete report can be downloaded in Word format.

Provides tools to innovate and solve problems in the transportation industry. Scroll down the Web page to view the publications on people with disabilities.

An information brief from the American Indian Disability Technical Assistance Center with links and resources on the topic of tribal transportation barriers and solutions.

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