A new rule aims to clarify accessibility requirements to help state and local DOTs upgrade their facilities more quickly to meet ADA standards.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued finalized guidelines for accessibility on public transit, reports Dan Zukowski in Smart Cities Dive.
According to the article, “The rule applies only to new or rebuilt public transit stops and shelters in the public right-of-way, including boarding areas, pedestrian access paths, fare vending machines and signage.”
The rule aims to create a set of uniform guidelines to help state and local DOTs understand accessibility needs and how to implement changes. “The 2021 infrastructure law made $1.75 billion available to state and local governments to help fund projects that repair, modify or retrofit public transportation rail stations for accessibility. In addition, DOT recently worked with Amtrak to increase accessibility at some of its train stations.”
Recently, USDOT has also issued recommendations for making electric vehicle charging stations accessible and improving accessibility on airplanes.
FULL STORY: US DOT issues final rule on accessibility standards for transit riders
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