Matthew Hall’s Post

Lots of good points in this article. I will highlight a few. the author mentions that people with disabilities should be at the forefront of the decision-making process about public transportation, but can be held back by driver's license requirements for job applications. This is not limited to Seattle. People with disabilities encounter unnecessary driver's license requirements in most, if not all, career fields. Also, the article mentions rideshare companies denying service animals, or wheelchair users being denied space on a bus or train because the ADA seating is full. As a friendly reminder, if you are capable of walking past them, you do not need to sit in the ADA seats. If you are blind, ask for help finding a regular seat if needed. Let's start paying people with disabilities to create public transportation that works better for everyone. #ADA #DisabilityRights #PublicTransportation #Employment

The American Public Transportation Association and agency leaders across the country are doing amazing work reimaging how their #paratransit programs provide the best possible service for riders. Metro Magazine put a spotlight on these efforts, inspired by a panel discussion at the APTA TRANSform conference last fall. That discussion included Ron Brooks, our Senior Director of Policy and Stakeholder Engagement. The article, "The Paratransit Evolution is Here, But Where is it Headed?" is a must-read for anyone with a stake in #equitable and #accessible transit. Industry leaders, Chris Pangilinan, VP of Paratransit at Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), and Mike Roth, IndyGo Deputy Chief Transportation Officer, lay out recommendations to engage with riders, to look holistically at paratransit programs, and leverage new ways to improve service. And note, they are doing this without breaking their budgets or sacrificing equity and accessibility. UZURV COO Ned Freeman summed things up with his observation on where the industry is heading, “We know it’s possible to deliver on the ADA promise without compromise, and at the same time lower the cost and increase the quality of service for communities.” https://lnkd.in/dZREdr7k

Paratransit operations, in my opinion, are one of the most difficult services to provide in the transportation industry. There are options available to you to offer an excellent customer experience AND some cost relief. This article tags all the people and says all the things - please have a look - and let’s change how we provide Federal Transit Administration compliant, paratransit services! UZURV – The Adaptive TNC - where partnerships are valued and the rider benefits.

According to the Federal Transit Administration, nearly 20% of all transit stations in the U.S. aren't accessible to people with disabilities and don't fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities act. Things need to change #ASAP. Senators introduce bill, All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) Act, to make public transit more accessible. #Transportation #TransportationInfrastructure #Accessibility #Disability https://lnkd.in/eMAa26az

interesting developments in Ireland

NEW on the blog: Janice Curre, General Manager of Keolis North America’s Van Nuys, California service, writes about enhancing mobility for individuals with disabilities. “By recognizing and celebrating the diverse nature of accessible public transit and the vital role public transit plays in our communities, we can support those who rely on these services and ensure equitable access to transportation, regardless of disability status,“ she writes. Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q02Kd_Hs0

If your city does not function for all people of all abilities and diversity--it is a failed city. This article is dry, but essential: The City as Taskscape: An Enabling Theory for the City https://lnkd.in/ekJnT2gQ #disabilityinclusion #planning #policy #peoplewithdisabilities

As #DisabilityPrideMonth comes to an end, we want to remind you that it is important to practice accessibility and inclusion all year. We have lots of resources to help you get started! https://lnkd.in/g8JFp3n4

Honored to have written one of #planmag stories of the year. Planners must be inclusive, or they are creating a future that does not serve the 25% of Americans that have some type of disability @SecretaryPete #universaldesign #transportation #planning #disabilityinclusion #equity We're taking a look back at the biggest #PlanMag stories of the year, including this interview with @SecretaryPete and @stevewright64! Learn what the transportation secretary has to say about accessible transit! https://lnkd.in/e5ZVXuN5

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