More Access for Individuals with Disabilities Resources



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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Toolkit for the Assessment of Bus Stop Accessibility and Safety

Source: National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and Easter Seals
Tool developed by Easter Seals Project Action to evaluate pedestrian access features and connections, assess passenger comfort amenities, evaluate safety and security features, and document information features.
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FHWA Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation University Course: 14. Accessibility and ADA

Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
The FHWA Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation University Course is designed to help educators inspire the next generation of practitioners to support safe, vibrant, and multimodal transportation systems.
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FHWA Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation University Course: 3. User and Mode Characteristics

Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
The FHWA Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation University Course is designed to help educators inspire the next generation of practitioners to support safe, vibrant, and multimodal transportation systems.
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FHWA Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation University Course

Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
The FHWA Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation University Course is designed to help educators inspire the next generation of practitioners to support safe, vibrant, and multimodal transportation systems.
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Strategies for Accelerating Multimodal Project Delivery

Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Offers ways to mitigate challenges and delays in the project development process for a complete street.
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North American Conference on Elderly Mobility – Noteworthy Practices Guide

Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Provides examples of noteworthy practices from the United States and Canada including safe walking and access to transit.
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City of Pleasant Hill ADA Transition Plan

Source: City of Pleasant Hill, Alta Planning and Design
The City of Pleasant Hill, Iowa, developed this Transition Plan in accordance with requirements stemming from ADA. A Transition Plan is meant to be a living document that serves to help the City transition the system to compliance.
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Audit Tools

Source: Pedestrian Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
An audit is an unbiased examination/evaluation of the walking and biking environment.
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