This topic guide introduces you to data and stories from across the country that highlight the importance of accessibility. In the resource list below, browse stories of transportation advocates or learn how accessible transportation impacts the economy, society, and people’s everyday lives. If you have a story related to accessible transportation that you’d like featured on this page, please contact us.
Resources
- Accessible Public Transportation During Disaster: A Lifeline for People With Disabilities— Article that includes strategies for transportation providers and emergency response networks to effectively reach people with disabilities and older adults during disasters (National Aging and Disability Training Center, 2023)
- Why Creating Accessible Transportation Helps the Economy— Economic benefits of accessible transportation (The Century Foundation, 2023)
- The Future of Accessible Transportation Depends on Passionate Advocacy for the Civil Rights of People With Disabilities— Personal essay from an accessible transportation advocate (Accessibility in Pittsburgh, 2020)
- My Transit Story: Freedom of Movement— Testimonial about the importance of accessible public transportation and advocacy (Transportation Riders United, 2019)
- Lummi Nation Haxton Way Pedestrian Path and Lighting Project— Video that shows the Lummi Nation solution to improve pedestrian safety along Haxton Way (Federal Highway Administration, 2012)