More Access for Individuals with Disabilities Resources



Connecting New Concepts to Advance Pedestrian Safety

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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.
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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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San Diego, California Prioritizes Community-Based Partnerships to Develop Environmental Justice Mobility Toolkit

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.
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Inclusive Planning in Tribal Communities: Engaging People With Disabilities in Designing Safe and Accessible Transportation Systems

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.
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Dimensions of Accessibility Benefits

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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A Guide to Planning Cyclelogistics Hubs

Source: CycleLogistics
Provides inspiration for moving cities towards cyclelogistics cargo bike hubs and details the steps in developing them.
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Guide for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety at Alternative and Other Intersections and Interchanges

Source: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Transportation Research Board
Provides specific guidance for four common alternative intersections and interchanges that may involve reversing traffic lanes from their traditional directions.
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Measuring Accessibility: Guidance for Practitioners

Source: State Smart Transportation Initiative
Demonstrates ways to apply accessibility metrics to decisions, such as transportation project selection and land use suitability analysis.
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Guidelines for Prioritizing Curb Ramp Retrofits Under The Americans With Disabilities Act

Source: Virginia Transportation Research Council
Identifies curb ramp improvement best practices in prioritization, investment, and program management.
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Women’s Needs and Expectations as Users of Bike Sharing Services

Source: Journal Sustainability
The paper investigates women's needs and expectations as users of Paris' VELIB bike-sharing service.
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