More Access for Individuals with Disabilities Resources



Benchmarking Bike Networks

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.
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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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Connecting New Concepts to Advance Pedestrian Safety

Source:
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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